Dec 4, 2010 | Book Reviews, Missions, Resources, Spiritual Formation, Theology
After spending five years working on this book I am encouraged that others are seeing the need for what I’m writing about. I’m really grateful for Dr. Timothy C. Tennent’s recent endorsement of my book. Timothy Tennent is the author of Christianity...
Dec 3, 2010 | Discipline, Rhythm of Retreat, Spiritual Formation, Trials, Wilderness Core Knowledge
“In fourth century Egypt, many devout Christians were struggling to survive in a society that seemed to have an unbridled disregard for God. Like a house burning violently from within, the only choice many devout Christians felt they had was to run for their...
Dec 1, 2010 | Adventure, Awareness, Belief, Discipleship, Experiential Teaching & Facilitation, Leadership Development, Leadership Skills, Spiritual Formation, Theology, Trials, Trust, What is Wilderness Ministry?
“Scrambling over rocks, zig-zagging between bear grass and some other clumpy desert ground cover, His feet testing each step to make sure it was solid… finally He reached the summit. Wind howling, and the storm sounding like the opening music to an eerie...
Nov 30, 2010 | Community, Experiential Teaching & Facilitation, Leadership Development, Leadership Skills, Theology, Training, What is Wilderness Ministry?
“I have led more than 35 groups of young people (group sizes averaging 10-15) on week-long wilderness journeys, encompassing over 365 days of leading and equipping in the context of outdoor adventure. These trips have spanned North America and 10 other...
Nov 23, 2010 | Discipleship, International, Leadership Development, Spiritual Formation, Theology, What is Wilderness Ministry?, Wilderness Core Knowledge
People today are yearning to be freed from the chaotic pace of modern life. Busyness has only deepened our starvation for experiences that cause true transformation. Wilderness ministry aims at helping people find more peace and productivity by imitating...