WMI Wilderness First Aid Training
This weekend we had our annual Wilderness First Aid course put on by NOLS Wilderness Medicine Institute. It is such a great weekend we do every year. This year we had about twenty people go through the WFA course, some for the first time and some for the 8th time. Every time we do this course I feel more and more confident about my skills in wilderness medicine. Aaron and Catherine Banks shared with us their story of how they used their WFA skills in a car accident they had earlier this year. It truly was amazing to hear how Aaron...
read moreOutdoor ministry with Nepali kids… watch the video and an interview w/ the director of Nepal Outdoor Adventures
Outdoor ministry with Nepali kids… to watch a video and read the interview with the director of Nepal Outdoor Adventures on the challenges and opportunities of youth ministry in Nepal, click here… you’ll love it!
read moreWhy Did so much of Christ’s Teaching Occur in the Outdoors?
One of the timeless aspects of Jesus Christ’s teaching style was his emphasis on experiential learning. So much of his teaching occurred in the context of adventure and the outdoors that it begs the question, “Why did he prefer the outdoors as his primary classroom for teaching?” If you would like to know more about this ancient apprenticing technique of Jesus Christ and how it relates to youth work around the world today, consider reading Dr. Ashley Denton’s book, Christian Outdoor Leadership: Theology, Theory, and...
read moreWhat is Wilderness Adventure Theology?
If you are curious to know more about the theology of wilderness adventure, read Ashley Denton’s recent blog for a brief introduction…
read moreWhat is Wilderness Ministry?
People today are yearning to be freed from the chaotic pace of modern life. Busyness has only deepened our starvation for experiences that cause true transformation. Wilderness ministry aims at helping people find more peace and productivity by imitating Jesus' rhythm of work and retreat.
read moreCounseling and Content
This past weekend we had our first counseling and content training for WMI Colorado. About twenty of us spent three days together packed with teaching, fellowship and fun at the Noble’s cabin in Fairplay, CO. There were several different churches from all across the Front Range. It was so encouraging to see so many people passionate about reaching young people in their church through adventure and outdoors. It was the beginning of a series of weekends this spring that we are using to empower churches to start their own...
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Ashley Denton’s Outdoor Leadership Blog
- A Friendly (and desperately needed) Outdoor Ministry Video CompetitionI think its time for more outdoor ministry programs and universities that offer Christian outdoor leadership degrees to produce a high quality outdoor ministry video to promote their own programs as well as to offer tutorials to aspiring outdoor leaders who aspire to do outdoor ministry. […]
- When Hiking Steep Heinous Terrain Opens the Eyes of the HeartHow easy it is to cut corners in life. The same is true in our spiritual journey. When approaching difficulty in your walk with God, don't fall prey to these two temptations: 1) giving up and heading back to previous comforts, or 2) hiking straight up the hill in your own strength. […]
