Sep 17, 2015 | Experiential Learning, Facilitation, Teachable Moments, Wilderness Education
Nothing is pleasant that is not spiced with variety. – Francis Bacon Jesus made the effort to vary his teaching techniques, and for good reason. He motivated his listeners to participate with him in the learning process. He moved audiences to be active...
Oct 28, 2014 | Experiential Teaching & Facilitation, Leadership Development
I don’t love adventure so much for what I can get out of it, I mainly love it because it humbles me and bends me toward God. No doubt I love times in the outdoors for the restful times of reflection. But even more, I think the greater value of these times...
Oct 19, 2014 | Adventure Theology, Experiential Teaching & Facilitation, Outdoor Leadership Training Tips (Blog Series), Wilderness Core Knowledge
Why do so few experiential educators look to Jesus’ as a model experiential educator? This is like taking William Shakespeare or Charles Dickens out of an English Literature course. It can be compared to MBA program not mentioning Steve Jobs or Peter Drucker....
Jul 22, 2014 | Experiential Teaching & Facilitation, Leadership Skills, Spiritual Formation, Wilderness Core Knowledge
I am a staunch advocate for experiential education. I am also committed to a sound biblical and theological understanding of how God uses experiences to transform people. In tying these two passions together I have wondered, “Is it the experience alone that...
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...
