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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.
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...
Sage Leaf Trail Talk: The Crushing, Beautiful Reality of Jesus in Isaiah 53
Have you ever felt crushed? I bet you have in some way. Emotionally we are crushed by grief, loss, and loneliness. Physically we feel crushed by injuries, sickness, or chronic pain we can’t do anything to change. Intellectually we feel crushed by limitations, failures, or comparison. Spiritually we feel crushed at times by wondering where God is in our circumstances. In all of these human experiences, we have a kind and loving Savior who can identify with our aching pain.
Understand this Connection to Develop Rapid Decision Making Skills
Thanks for checking out my new webcasts on outdoor...
Why Men’s Ministry Needs Outdoor Adventure? An Inspiring Story
Later that evening, after dinner, I gathered the guys around the campfire on the canyon rim. I played some worship music on my CD player and instructed the guys to get comfortable and contemplate God’s presence as we gazed on the canyon in the setting sun. There’s no way to adequately describe that view at that time of day, brilliant, eye-popping, just awe inspiring!
What Do You Want to See More of in My Outdoor Leadership Blog? SURVEY
Your Feedback is the Buoyancy of My Blog! When I set out to start an outdoor leadership blog and write the book, Christian Outdoor Leadership, I had no idea how many people there were who were interested in this style of ministry. I have been surprised by the...
Don’t Let a Lack of Money Derail Your Outdoor Ministry Vision
One of the greatest obstacles to carrying out your outdoor ministry is your view of money. Its important to talk about finances, because lack of money often derails well-meaning outdoor ministry visionaries.
Wilderness Quotes #1 | Outdoor Ministry Curriculum
Sometimes while you are hiking along or paddling for a destination, the journey can get a little monotonous. Sharing pithy quotes with the person near you or with the whole group can be a great way to help people get their mind off of the pain or monotony of the journey and onto things of substance. Here are a few quotes to get you started. If you have any great quotes you like to use on your outdoor adventure trips, please comment below and share them with others to enjoy!
Creative Group Activities #1 | Outdoor Ministry Curriculum
When you are leading others in the outdoors, you have a lot of time to work with to grow deeper in relationships. Outdoor ministry curriculum covers a wide range of topics. Here are a few specific ideas of how to use your time well to build community on your 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.
