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Read by people who use the outdoors for ministry in 55+ countries. We love adventure, Jesus, and the outdoors.
2 Training Opportunities to Take Advantage of this Summer
After many months of putting things on hold, summer holds...
How Fire Can Illuminate Us to the Nature of the Holy Spirit
Presence of Fire Changes Everything A few years ago, on a...
How to Find the Best Guides for Wilderness Ministry
As we continue this series on How to Start a Wilderness...
Repair Kits Are Essential; God is Ready for Our Brokenness
Please enjoy this post from Andrew Underwood, from WMI as...
Excite Church Leaders about Wilderness Ministry and Get Their Support
You have vision to start a wilderness ministry and have...
First Steps to Take for a Successful Wilderness Ministry
Over the years as Wilderness Ministry Institute has worked...
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...
Which Wilderness Ministry Should I Start? Business, Non-Profit, Church-Based?
In our series on how to start a wilderness ministry. One of the key questions we must look at first is whether to start your ministry in a church or set up a separate non-profit. I would like to help walk you through this consideration because it is very important and...
How to Start a Wilderness Ministry: Top 20 Questions
HOW DO I START & SUSTAIN A WILDERNESS MINISTRY IN MY CHURCH OR CITY? Do you love Jesus and time in the outdoors? Although we often can't explain why, many people experience closeness with God by spending time in nature. Wilderness experiences rejuvenate us and...
Wilderness Disrupts Our Lesser World Views
In my last post Your Soul Longs for a Higher Quality Life. Wilderness Experiences Offer a Path to Higher Standards, I talk about how wilderness experiences offer a taste of what our souls really long for. In this post, we will look at the role church-based wilderness...
You are Needed Now More Than Ever! An Invitation from Ashley Denton
You play a vital role to our world as a Christian outdoor leader. You are a guide to people who desperately need direction and plans for their life. Read my last post “Can Outdoor Leaders Change the World” for some more perspective on why I believe this is true. 2020...
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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.
