Thanks for checking out my new webcasts on outdoor leadership! In my last post Leaders are Rapid Decision Makers | 1 Samuel 17, I discuss how David is a model of the courageous and skilled leadership that our world needs today. His time in the wilderness was a key...
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7 REASONS PASTORS SHOULD CONSIDER OUTDOOR MINISTRY IN THEIR CHURCH
In my last post Which Wilderness Ministry Should I Start? Business, Non-profit, or Church-Based? I talked about some pros and cons of each of these approaches. Here are 7 reasons to support why you definitely SHOULD start an outdoor ministry. My most recommended route...
Personality of Jesus Book | Excellent Source of Content for Wilderness Ministry Trips
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....
3 Important Ways to Prepare for Next Summer During the Off Season
As an outdoor leader, I always find summers end to bring a time of debriefing and rest. Summer, while amazing and full of adventure, can be quite draining. Leading others into the wilderness is physically, emotionally, and spiritually demanding. This rest is welcome...
How to Motivate People by Creating a Thirst for Learning
Jesus captivate the imagination of his audience, but he also motivated them to change. He did this by creating a thirst for learning so they would actually “hear” what he was saying. Thirst cannot be satisfied if you are not yet thirsty.