Oct 14, 2014 | Leadership Skills, Program Management
WHAT MAKES OUTDOOR MINISTRY IN YOUR CHURCH SUSTAINABLE? GOOD STUDENT MINISTRY PROGRAMS. In my philosophy of ministry, outdoor ministry is not a separate ministry that some churches ought to try out as a fun option. Rather I believe Jesus modeled a rhythm of retreat...
Feb 18, 2014 | Churches with Wilderness Adventure Ministry Programs, Experiential Learning, Leaving a Legacy, Program Management
For which of you, intending to build a tower, does not sit down first and count the cost, whether he has enough to finish it— (Luke 14:28) This post offers some challenge for the faith-based outdoor industry, so I want to make sure that my motivation is clear. My...
Feb 17, 2014 | Churches with Wilderness Adventure Ministry Programs, Marketing Outdoor Ministry, Program Management, What is Outdoor Ministry?
Recently a leader from a church called my friend Matt Scott to ask him for some advice in starting a new church-based outdoor ministry. Below are 7 profound insights and “how-tos” that he shared from his experience directing Mountain View Backcountry, a ministry of...
Jan 22, 2014 | Churches with Wilderness Adventure Ministry Programs, Evangelism, Program Management, What is Outdoor Ministry?
One day he got into a boat with his disciples, and he said to them, “Let us go across to the other side of the lake.” So they set out… (Luke 8:22) Jesus intentionally used adventure to get to the hearts of his disciples. And having led youth ministries for over...
May 8, 2012 | Churches with Wilderness Adventure Ministry Programs, Marketing Outdoor Ministry, Resources
In my recent post, “5 Steps to Making an Effective Outdoor Ministry Video”, I shared some insight from a friend and film maker, Stone Crandall. I’m working on collecting links to several outdoor ministry videos from other programs but in the mean...
