A Christian Ministry in the National Parks (ACMNP)

06/11/2026

If you live in Oregon, make plans now to visit our team in Crater Lake and worship together!

06/08/2026

Follow along this week as our Zion ParkLife team does an Instagram takeover on our story feature! Feel free to ask them questions, encourage them, and interact with them throughout the week!

06/07/2026

Worship services are officially up and running for the summer 2026 ParkLife season! Here is a glimpse at services that were offered this morning.

Visit a national park worship service and say hello to these friendly faces serving in national parks all over the country. —> ACMNP.com/join-a-worship-service/

06/07/2026

“My summer at Bullfrog (Lake Powell) was marked by moments of embodying and extending the love of Jesus Christ through impactful conversations and interactions, placing little nuggets of wisdom and truth in people’s lives, whether tourists or friends in the park.

That summer was a constant opportunity to minister to those around us through word, action, and deed.
The largest chunk of our ministry happened through interactions with the international student-workers that we became very close to. We were able to acquire Turkish and Russian Bibles which we gave to a few of our close friends.

One of the most impactful conversations that took place was while on a car ride over the summer. While driving back from the Greyhound station my coworker had a lot of questions about faith, Jesus, and our team’s positive outlook on life.

We were able to speak truth into this guy’s life and shed light on his questions while pointing towards Christ. When we gave him one of the Russian Bibles, we included a note in Russian encouraging him to continue asking questions and pursuing these thoughts he’d been having. This guy is now one of our best friends from the summer!”

Daniel M., Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, 2017

—> share your story with us too at ACMNP.com/75years

06/06/2026

The 2026 ParkLife season is well under way! Almost every team member is in the park, the first worship services are behind them, and they are getting in the groove of their jobs and building relationships with coworkers. Thank you for keeping them in your prayers!

If you’re heading to a national park this summer, be sure to swing by and say hello to our teams! The worship services are now up to date on our website and we will be updating it as service times change. Visit ACMNP.com/join-a-worship-service/ to see the times and locations!

05/30/2026

In celebration of 75 years of ministry, we have been throwing regional gatherings across the country each month. We have had a wonderful time reconnecting with the ACMNP community!

Tomorrow afternoon (May 30), we will gather with friends of the ministry and alumni of the program in Chicago! If you’re in the area and want to swing by, message for details. We are looking forward to our time together.

Our next event will be Seattle on July 11 and Minneapolis on August 1! You can learn more and register for these at www.acmnp.com/75thevents.

05/27/2026

Our teams are officially arriving in the parks and settling into their season. This is a photo of our Grand Teton team connecting with our local Ministry Support Committee in the area. As you can see, things are off to a great start!

Please keep the 240 teams serving in national parks across the country in your prayers in these days of transition. If you plan to visit a park this summer, be sure to stop by and see them at a worship service!

05/22/2026

Have you ever met this guy? If not, you’re missing out!

Meet our Program Manager, Amos Smith! He is an alumni of both Glacier and Death Valley, and he is one of the most authentic guys you could meet while simultaneously being a ton of fun!

This August, Amos is leading a men’s trip to the black hills of South Dakota (it’s seriously one of the most incredible places!) and the trip is officially live! If you’d like to hang out with this guy and hear more witty park facts, you should definitely sign up.

Learn more at ACMNP.com/impacttrips

05/17/2026

If you live near Chicago, be sure to join us May 30 for one of our 75th Anniversary Regional Events! RSVP deadline is TODAY!

Learn more and register at:

In honor of our 75th anniversary, we are hosting regional events across the country. We will be in Chicago, IL this May! Join us for drinks and hors d'oeuvre…