A common theme on my blog is the value of church-based outdoor ministry. This video really affirms church-based outdoor ministry as pastors share 4 perspectives on the power of wilderness experiences. I hope these testimonies encourage you as an outdoor leader to keep...
I recently gave my Denver Seminary students an assignment to explore ways the Personality of Jesus book can be used for wilderness ministry content. Below is a summary of the assignment and some excellent debriefing questions from one of the students, Dean Reynolds....
In spring of 2015, I overhauled The Personality of Jesus, originally authored by Francis Clark a hundred years ago. Denver Seminary student Kelvin Haidle wrote an example of a way to use this book as wilderness ministry curriculum. Enjoy and I hope it inspires some...
Have you ever said under your breath about another person, “Oh they will never change?” Sadly, I have, many times. I’m Glad Someone Didn’t Give Up On Me I can think of many instances where I gave up on a kid in a youth group, or gave up on a participant on a...
7 WAYS WILDERNESS MINISTRY CAN IMPACT YOUR CHURCH As a fellow pastor, mission leader, and dad, I want to share 7 reasons why youth pastors, men’s and women’s ministry leaders who want to be on the cutting edge of reaching the culture will prioritize wilderness trips:...
