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Blinded by Good Intentions | Men’s Ministry Ideas & Outdoor Adventure

Blinded by Good Intentions | Men’s Ministry Ideas & Outdoor Adventure

My friend Steve White writes about how God used time in the wilderness to show him that all his life he had been a workaholic. His wounds made him aloof to the needs of his wife and children, and ultimately led his family to a complete train wreck. In Steve’s words, the reason why his family went through such brokenness was because as a man, he had spent most of his adult life, “Blinded by Good Intentions.” If you are looking for men’s ministry ideas or inspiration to start a men’s ministry, this is a good place to start. Steve gave me permission to share a few excerpts from his book, “Blinded by Good Intentions”.

NASA KNOWS THE VALUE OF WILDERNESS LEADERSHIP & TEAM BUILDING

NASA KNOWS THE VALUE OF WILDERNESS LEADERSHIP & TEAM BUILDING

Imagine working on the International Space Station, having to live in such close proximity with a team of other people for weeks at a time. That requires a unique team. The wilderness helps groups quickly work through interpersonal and problem-solving issues to efficiently establish cohesiveness.

5 WAYS TO BREAK OUT OF ANALYSIS PARALYSIS AND BE A DECISION MAKER

5 WAYS TO BREAK OUT OF ANALYSIS PARALYSIS AND BE A DECISION MAKER

Do you ever struggle with making decisions? Do you tend to be indecisive in making a choice? This happens when we over-analyze, and become paralyzed by details and choices to the point where we either avoid making a decision or put it off, way to long! The wilderness is a prime training ground for making you and I a good decision maker.

WHAT’S THE OUTLOOK FOR VOLUNTEER & VOCATIONAL OUTDOOR LEADERSHIP JOBS?

WHAT’S THE OUTLOOK FOR VOLUNTEER & VOCATIONAL OUTDOOR LEADERSHIP JOBS?

More outdoor leadership jobs and volunteer opportunities are on the horizon because outdoor pursuits help others experience God & discover what it means to belong to community. People today are so busy they don’t even know who they are. We need more wise wilderness shepherds who can persuade people to be brave, stop, and look at who they are.

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