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The Outdoor Leadership Blog
Read by people who use the outdoors for ministry in 55+ countries. We love adventure, Jesus, and the outdoors.
All In with Jesus Even When It’s Uncomfortable: Day 3 (2 Corinthians 11:16-33)
Hopefully, before you read this devotional you’ve had a...
“All In with Jesus” DAY 2: Diving Into the Unchanging Gospel (Revelation 3:16)
WHAT DOES IT LOOK LIKE TO BE ALL IN FOR GOD’S MISSION? The...
I Want to be “All In with Jesus”, but How? Day 1: What’s Holding You Back?
If you’ve ever had the opportunity to dive into an alpine...
Using Mountain Top Experiences to Instill Urgency in World Missions | Matthew 25:1-13
Recently I was talking with a college student friend about...
How Humility Helps Us Recognize God’s Power
Outdoorleaders.com is the official blog for Wilderness...
Trail Talk: Hike with Jesus to Higher Places
I just returned from an expedition in the...
5 Mountains Youthworkers Can Move by Faith To Get Kids to Camp
If you want to tackle the problem of getting kids to camp, you have to first start by abiding in Christ, and prayerfully discerning how Jesus would have you break down the strongholds that are keeping kids from going to camp.
5 Steps to Making an Effective Outdoor Ministry Video
If we really believe that people who participate in our outdoor programs will be radically transformed, then we need to go to extremes to inspire them to sign up and go on our trip. Maybe its time to think about using an outdoor ministry video to promote your program and capture the attention of potential participants who are trapped in our Age of Amusement.
Best Ever Outdoor Ministry Fundraisers? My Choice is Project 54
Project 54 is the coolest fund raiser I’ve ever seen. On one day (the last Saturday of August) climbers summit all 54 fourteeners in Colorado to raise funds to provide gear and outdoor leadership training for outdoor ministry programs all around the world, including dozens of countries in the Developing World.
Writing Stellar Application Questions that Spark Radical Change
The whole point of a good inductive Bible study is to help your participants understand the meaning of the passage and then to lead them through application questions that relate to their life in the here and now.
15 Steps to a Brilliant Outdoor Ministry Flier: How to Close the Deal?
How to design a brilliant flier or brochure that will help close the deal with participants and get them signed up for your outdoor ministry trip?
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Books and Resources
Christian Outdoor Leadership, The Personality of Jesus and The Master Plan of Evangelism are books that have marked people’s lives and ministry philosophies around the world.
