Christian Outdoor Leadership

Christian Outdoor Leadership We love adventure, Jesus, and the outdoors. Ashley Denton's blog helps people use the outdoors for ministry in 62+ countries... We can learn from such a teacher.

Foreword by Dr. Robert Coleman (Author of Master Plan of Evangelism)...

Everyone knows that young men and women imbued with the Spirit of Christ embody the hope of the world. Yet the question remains: how do you reach them? Ashley Denton in this landmark volume turns to Jesus for some answers. What soon arrests attention is the priority given to the training of a few chosen disciples. While Jes

us does not ignore the multitudes—crowds sometimes numbering into the thousands—clearly he concentrates upon developing the potential of his closest companions. For the better part of those years he pours his life into them, then before returning to heaven, he tells them to go into the world and replicate in their lives what they had learned with him: “Make disciples,” make Christ followers who will disciple others, teaching them to do the same, until through multiplication the nations will hear the Gospel (Matthew 28:19). One of the obvious ways to pursue this mission, especially appealing to youth, is working out-of-doors, a terrain where Jesus often ministered. Alert to this example, Dr. Denton has set out to capture that dynamic. Away from the confines of traditional centers of instruction, the wilderness becomes his sanctuary and classroom. He unpacks a comprehensive vision for Christian camping that builds relationships through trust and encourages strong commitment to Jesus. It is experiential learning all the way, full of adventure and challenge. The book is also replete with resources for life-style teaching and leadership development in the way of Christ. Giving the presentation a ring of authenticity is the author’s own experience in this work. He speaks, not as a bystander, but as a practitioner. For more than twenty years, discipling young people in the world has been his ministry, and what he writes has been forged on that anvil. This is a refreshing study. It is relevant. It is spiritually motivating. One looking for some new ways to fulfill the Great Commission will find it here. With joy, I commend it to you. Dr. Robert E. Coleman

A remedy for being intimidated by time alone with God
01/31/2023

A remedy for being intimidated by time alone with God

Intentionally carving out time to be alone with God is like the surprise of seeing brilliant stars outside the city where we escape the light pollution.

Overcome excuses!
01/30/2023

Overcome excuses!

How do we apply the adage “just do it” to our journey as a follower of Jesus? Outdoor recreation helps us in overcoming excuses.

What is your motivation for taking risk?
01/30/2023

What is your motivation for taking risk?

Leading others in the wilderness with attention to risk management requires hard skills but even more importantly, it demands having a shepherd-like heart.

Originally authored by Francis Clark a hundred years ago, Ashley Denton has overhauled the first writing, taking care to...
01/29/2023

Originally authored by Francis Clark a hundred years ago, Ashley Denton has overhauled the first writing, taking care to update and revise the text to make it more readable for a modern audience of young people. The book will be especially helpful to youth pastors, student ministry leaders and parents of young people.

Buy on Amazon The Personality of Jesus Edited and refreshed by Ashley Denton Originally authored by Francis Clark a hundred years ago, Ashley Denton has overhauled the first writing, taking care to update and revise the text to make it more readable for a modern audience of young people. The book wi...

What does evangelism look like in outdoor ministry?
01/27/2023

What does evangelism look like in outdoor ministry?

The most under-estimated benefit of outdoor ministry is the amount of time you have with your participants for relational evangelism.

What the wilderness and the dentist have in common...
01/26/2023

What the wilderness and the dentist have in common...

Bonhoeffer highlights the need for soul nurture. A wilderness experience is a gift of silence, solitude, and reflection on the condition of one's soul.

An advertisement for risk with a remarkable response
01/25/2023

An advertisement for risk with a remarkable response

Risk Quotes look at what is it about a challenging adventure that appeals to the human soul and why so many young men want to sign up for danger.

Sharing adventure quotes in the context of a wilderness journey or adventure therapy is a great way to help others conne...
01/24/2023

Sharing adventure quotes in the context of a wilderness journey or adventure therapy is a great way to help others connect what they are learning and experiencing in the outdoors with everyday life back at home.

Adventure quotes | Adventure is intrinsically valuable. It teaches us we are capable of overcoming the most difficult of circumstances.

Make sure your outdoor ministry skills are sharp! Wilderness Ministry Institute has some excellent courses you can do ...
01/23/2023

Make sure your outdoor ministry skills are sharp! Wilderness Ministry Institute has some excellent courses you can do from home.

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Cras rutrum fringilla elit ut auctor. Explore Online Courses Foundations of Wilderness Ministry An ...

Anything that will last is going to cost something, and that includes starting or running an outdoor ministry. So what d...
01/23/2023

Anything that will last is going to cost something, and that includes starting or running an outdoor ministry. So what do you do when you get far enough into your plan that you start seeing the realities of your financial limitations?

An obstacle to carrying out outdoor ministry is your view of money. Lack of money often derails well-meaning outdoor ministry visionaries.

Sometimes while you are hiking along or paddling for a destination, the journey can get a little monotonous. Sharing pit...
01/22/2023

Sometimes while you are hiking along or paddling for a destination, the journey can get a little monotonous. Sharing pithy quotes with the person near you or with the whole group can be a great way to help people get their mind off of the pain or monotony of the journey and onto things of substance. Here are a few wilderness quotes to get you started.

Sharing pithy wilderness quotes can help people get their mind off of the pain or monotony of the journey and onto things of substance.

One of the best ways to bring a group together and create memories in the wilderness is through storytelling. Here is an...
01/20/2023

One of the best ways to bring a group together and create memories in the wilderness is through storytelling. Here is an example of a nice short story that has a great message.

One of the best ways to bring a group together and create memories in the wilderness is through storytelling. Here is an example that has a great message.

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