Nov 1, 2012 | Business Lessons from the Wilderness, Leadership Development, Outdoor Jobs, Program Management
People need time away from distractions so they can rest their soul and think clearly. Jesus invested in his disciples this way by retreating regularly with them in the outdoors. My earlier post, IF THE LEADERSHIP BUBBLE POPS? THIS GENERATION NEEDS OUTDOOR MINISTRY,...
Oct 9, 2012 | Leadership Development, Leadership Skills, Outdoor Leadership Training Tips (Blog Series), Youth Ministry
As I’m preparing some new content for an upcoming Adventure Summit, I asked my friend, Patrick Crossland if he would guest post this week. Patrick is a freelance writer, humorist, and youth researcher. I think you’ll love Patrick’s insights! I...
Mar 2, 2012 | Community, Leaving a Legacy, Youth Ministry
Every Frodo Needs a Sam | In Memory of Sam Sinclair Today the family and friends of Sam Sinclair grieve his loss and celebrate his legacy. Sam Sinclair was an amazing son and brother, and a great friend to so many people. I’ll never forget the days I had with him when...
Sep 9, 2011 | Experiential Teaching & Facilitation, Outdoor Leadership Training Tips (Blog Series), Training
Leading others toward personal transformation requires thoughtful facilitation. And facilitation is a learned art. Implementing your desired outcomes and aims requires thinking about how you will facilitate the learning process. It’s one thing to recognize a teachable...
Apr 20, 2011 | Christian Colleges and Universities that offer Outdoor Leadership & Wilderness Ministry Courses/Degrees, Churches with Wilderness Adventure Ministry Programs, Discipleship, Evangelism, Experiential Teaching & Facilitation, Leadership Development, Outdoor Leadership Training Tips (Blog Series), Program Management
Do you want to start an outdoor ministry in your church? Make sure you check out Wilderness Ministry Institute. The Wilderness Ministry Institute (WMI) serves to equip churches and Christian non-profit organizations to develop their own outdoor ministry or wilderness...