Please enjoy this post from Andrew Underwood, from WMI as he continues to share insights in this Biblical Reflections on the Wilderness Essentials series. IT'S GOING TO BE A COLD ONE! We have all been there at some point, out in the mountains and as the sun dips...
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How Humility Helps Us Recognize God’s Power
Outdoorleaders.com is the official blog for Wilderness Ministry Institute. It is a pleasure to have WMI staff contribute to my blog as they are training outdoor leaders and practicing wilderness ministry around the globe. In this post, Andrew Underwood sheds some...
The Personality of Jesus as Outdoor Curriculum
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...
15 Ways to Teach Like Jesus through Variation & Participation
Is it time to bring some more variety into your teaching style? Jesus made the effort to vary his teaching techniques, and for good reason. He motivated his listeners to participate with him in the learning process. He wanted to move audiences to become active participants. He taught for impact.
Dilemma: Many Outdoor Facilitators – Too Few Outdoor Ministry Builders
I love the concept of “facilitation” in outdoor ministry because it represents an important skill that helps people get the most out of an experience. Yet how many of these “facilitators” would actually impact more people if they transitioned from a season of “facilitation” and embarked into a season of “initiation?”