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Outdoor Ministry Start Up Kit | Outdoor Ministry Curriculum
April 20, 2011
Wondering how to start up an outdoor ministry? Here is some outdoor ministry curriculum that that may help: Outdoor Ministry Start Up Kit.
- Christian Colleges and Universities that offer Outdoor Leadership & Wilderness Ministry Courses/Degrees
- Churches with Wilderness Adventure Ministry Programs
- Discipleship
- Evangelism
- Experiential Teaching & Facilitation
- Leadership Development
- Outdoor Leadership Training Tips (Blog Series)
- Program Management
Mark 2:1-12 | A Humble Door to Experiencing God | Outdoor Bible Study
April 16, 2011
The people in this story thought the man’s physical ailment was his biggest need, but Jesus did not agree—he saw his need for forgiveness of sins as a much greater need because it has such long-term consequences.
Experiencing God in the Wilderness | V.I.S.I.O.N. Bible Study Method
April 9, 2011
Experiencing God in the Wilderness Through Fresh Bible Study “Awake My Soul” – Mumford and Sons POKHARA, Nepal (April 8, 2011) – I’ve been traveling to Nepal for the past six years helping develop local youth work and outdoor ministry in the city of Pokhara. Many people go to Nepal to experience God, and I […]
Outdoor Ministry With Nepali Youth
March 7, 2011
Video by Thomas Haines Outdoor Ministry as a Mission Strategy? An interview with a catalytic Nepali youthworker on “The Challenges and Opportunities of Youth Work in the Buddhist/ Hindu Religious Context of Nepal” (Hom Tamang is a Nepali youthworker and the director of Nepal Outdoor Adventure (NOA), a micro-enterprise mission project of Wilderness Ministry Institute. […]
Listen TODAY to Ashley Denton’s interview about Outdoor Leadership and How Jesus Used the Wilderness with His Disciples… Family Life Radio’s Kurt Goff did the interview…
March 4, 2011
Listen to my interview with Kurt Goff of Family Life Radio about my book on outdoor leadership and the ministry of Jesus. I discuss the biblical foundation for outdoor ministry and wilderness leadership. Click here to listen to the interview… Thanks for listening, Ashley Denton
- Adventure Pastors Blog Series
- Belief
- Book Reviews
- Christian Colleges and Universities that offer Outdoor Leadership & Wilderness Ministry Courses/Degrees
- Churches with Wilderness Adventure Ministry Programs
- Discipleship
- Discipline
- Evangelism
- International
- Jesus' Teaching in the Outdoors (Wilderness Bible Studies Blog Series)
- Missions
- Outdoor Leadership Training (Blog Series)
- Resources
- Rhythm of Retreat
- Spiritual Formation
- Theology
- Training
- What is Wilderness Ministry?
- Wilderness Bible Studies
- Youth Ministry
Christian Outdoor Leadership in Italy
February 17, 2011
A youthworker in Italy, shares how he was greatly “refreshed” by reading the book, Christian Outdoor Leadership….Since the book was written to be a cross-culturally relevant resource, it is great to hear feedback from folks who are doing youth work and wilderness ministry in other parts of the world.
- Adventure Pastors Blog Series
- Christian Colleges and Universities that offer Outdoor Leadership & Wilderness Ministry Courses/Degrees
- Churches with Wilderness Adventure Ministry Programs
- Jesus' Teaching in the Outdoors (Wilderness Bible Studies Blog Series)
- Leadership Development
- Mission
- Missions
- Outdoor Leadership Training (Blog Series)
- Rhythm of Retreat
- What is Wilderness Ministry?
- Wilderness Bible Studies
Christian Outdoor Leadership in Mexico
February 11, 2011
I recently received some very encouraging words from a leader in Mexico who is developing Christian camping ministries to reach out to Mexican youth. Cliff’s insight brilliantly highlights the cross cultural relevance of outdoor adventure ministries.
Dr. Robert Coleman Writes Foreword for Outdoor Leadership Book
January 10, 2011
Giving the presentation a ring of authenticity is the author’s own experience in this work. He speaks, not as a bystander, but as a practitioner. For more than twenty years, discipling young people in the world has been his ministry, and what he writes has been forged on that anvil. We can learn from such a teacher.
Ashley Denton’s Book, Christian Outdoor Leadership, is NOW AVAILABLE on Amazon!
January 8, 2011
To buy the book just click here. I hope you enjoy the book! And if you would like to help get the word out, you can simply copy this URL: http://bit.ly/gyFPF6, and paste into your Facebook or Twitter status update and it will go out to all of your friends. Thank you for your support. […]
Denver Seminary Outdoor Leadership Concentration | Cultural Contexts
January 5, 2011
Click Here to view Denver Seminary Outdoor Leadership Concentration Course Syllabus and Reading List for OL 602 Adventure Ministry in Cross-Cultural Contexts, Dr. Ashley Denton, professor…
Jim Doenges of Solid Rock Outdoor Ministries Endorses Denton’s Book
December 16, 2010
Christian Outdoor Leadership: Theology, Theory, and Practice is the first comprehensive Christian text on outdoor leadership. It should be required reading in every college and university that seeks to prepare outdoor leaders. This is a superb book that will benefit both seasoned practitioners and those seeking to be equipped to serve as outdoor ministers in […]
Matt Ismert of Wilderness Ranch Endorses Outdoor Ministry Book
December 13, 2010
Ashley Denton carefully builds a prominent cairn for practitioners in the field of Christian outdoor leadership and wilderness ministry by expertly pointing new and experienced adventure ministers to the ancient model of how Jesus used the wilderness for outreach and discipleship. This book is refreshing and impressive. –MATT ISMERT Director, Young Life’s Wilderness Ranch
The Impact of an Adventure Pastor | by Ashley Denton
Excerpt from Ashley Denton’s book Christian Outdoor Leadership: Theology, Theory and Practice While walking by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon (who is called Peter) and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen. And he said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of […]
What is Outdoor Ministry?
December 8, 2010
So What is Outdoor Ministry All About? “Did you know over half of Jesus’ teachings recorded in the Bible occurred in an outdoor setting? The New Testament contains roughly 366 coherent units of Jesus’ teaching.[i] Called pericopes, these units are sets of verses that form a unit of thought used for public teaching. Often the […]
Timothy Tennent of Asbury Seminary Endorses Denton’s Book
December 4, 2010
After spending five years working on this book I am encouraged that others are seeing the need for what I’m writing about. I’m really grateful for Dr. Timothy C. Tennent’s recent endorsement of my book. Timothy Tennent is the author of Christianity at the Religious Roundtable: Evangelicalism in Conversation with Hinduism, Buddhism, and Islam, and […]
A Spiritual Formation Reflection: Why did the Desert Fathers Run Deep into the Desert to Reclaim their Culture? Was Running away Cowardly or Courageous?
December 3, 2010
“In fourth century Egypt, many devout Christians were struggling to survive in a society that seemed to have an unbridled disregard for God. Like a house burning violently from within, the only choice many devout Christians felt they had was to run for their lives before being consumed by the culture. They ran to the […]
A Theological Perspective on Adventure
December 1, 2010
“Scrambling over rocks, zig-zagging between bear grass and some other clumpy desert ground cover, His feet testing each step to make sure it was solid… finally He reached the summit. Wind howling, and the storm sounding like the opening music to an eerie mystery movie, He sat quietly for what seemed like hours watching with eagle eye a small […]
Why Did So Much of Christ’s Teaching Occur in the Outdoors?
November 30, 2010
“I have led more than 35 groups of young people (group sizes averaging 10-15) on week-long wilderness journeys, encompassing over 365 days of leading and equipping in the context of outdoor adventure. These trips have spanned North America and 10 other countries, and that number continues to grow. We have observed that although the how, […]
What is Wilderness Ministry?
November 23, 2010
People today are yearning to be freed from the chaotic pace of modern life. Busyness has only deepened our starvation for experiences that cause true transformation. Wilderness ministry aims at helping people find more peace and productivity by imitating Jesus’ rhythm of work and retreat.
Denver Seminary Launches Outdoor Leadership Concentration
The Denver Seminary Outdoor Leadership concentration is uniquely designed to provide seminary level courses to equip Christ-centered leaders for wilderness and adventure programming ministry. And there is no better place than at a world-class seminary located in the Front Range of Colorado’s Rocky Mountains!
