May 12, 2012 | Experiential Teaching & Facilitation, Hiking, Teachable Moments, Wilderness Bible Studies, Wilderness Core Knowledge
Here is a simple wilderness teachable moment on “cutting switchbacks” using the S + T + IC = K Method for opportunity teaching in the wilderness. I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he...
Feb 28, 2012 | Hiking, Leadership Skills, Outdoor Leadership Training Tips (Blog Series), Service
A True Story that Changed a Culture What I am about to share is a true story. It is the story of a servant in the shadows whose act of service mysteriously created a culture of Christ. The names have been omitted to protect those involved. Many years ago I witnessed...
Feb 27, 2012 | Adventure Pastors Blog Series, Camping, Community, Men's Ministry, Outdoor Leadership Training Tips (Blog Series), Outdoor Recreation, Program Management
Camping | A Doorway Into Men’s Hearts Gunfire erupted on the edge of the canyon like thunder, followed by exclamations, “wow” “nice shot,” and laughter. No, it wasn’t a gun club, just a bunch of guys from the men’s ministry in our church on our first Bibles and...
Feb 5, 2012 | Backpacking, Hiking, Leadership Development, Leadership Skills, Mountaineering, Teamwork, Training
There’s Just a Windowpane between Me and an Unforgettable Memory I like hiking in the mountains and I also like snow (a little of that white gold is coming down now outside my window). Hmmm… I like hiking + I like snow = I love mountaineering. Why am I in inside...
