Feb 22, 2017 | Spiritual Formation, Wilderness Bible Studies, Wilderness Core Knowledge
Nicklis Stevens lost his sister, Lygon, in an avalanche while they were hiking a peak. Walking through the dark valley of pain he asked the difficult question, “Why God?” God answered him in an unexpected way. My friend Jim Doenges, who knows Nicklis and...
Feb 7, 2017 | Leadership Development, Spiritual Formation
And do not turn aside after empty things that cannot profit or deliver, for they are empty. For the Lord will not forsake his people, for his great name’s sake, because it has pleased the Lord to make you a people for himself. Moreover, as for me, far be it from...
Feb 6, 2017 | Decision Making, Planning, Spiritual Formation, What is Outdoor Ministry?, Wilderness Core Knowledge
G.K. Chesterton was a 20th century poet probably never tried mountaineering or backcountry skiing, but he wrote something that will make anyone think again if they haven’t placed much value on recreational pursuits. He writes… It is the happy man who does the useless...
Dec 24, 2016 | What is Wilderness Ministry?
What are the criteria for setting up an authentic wilderness experience? This has actually been researched… In 1996, wilderness and outdoor education specialists gathered at the Aldo Leopold Wilderness Research Institute in Bradford Woods, Indiana, to explore the...
Jun 2, 2016 | Camping, Experiential Teaching & Facilitation, Leadership Skills
I look forward to summer all year long because it means more camping around a campfire. Campfires are a great tool to gather people and get to know them better. Whether you are leading at a summer camp or taking out your youth group or your family on a campout this...
