The Blessed Wilderness

Tuesday, August 19, 2014

Right Now! Camp Romance, Eschatology, and Sucking the Marrow from Life

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There is an immediacy to life at summer camp, a way in which it teaches you to "suck out all the marrow of life," as Thoreau pu...
Thursday, July 31, 2014

Camp Research: Introducing the Confirmation Project!

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The tide is turning for scholarship in Christian camping ministry! The primary aim of my scholarly studies is to contribute to a fresh wave...
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Tuesday, April 22, 2014

Christopraxis at Camp

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Many Christians today, particularly in so-called “mainline denominations” (like Lutheran, Catholic, and Methodist), abdicate the work of p...
Thursday, April 10, 2014

My Camp Story

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We rounded the first corner of the island and felt the wind buffet the side of the canoe. We had to concentrate on the paddling in order...
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Wednesday, April 2, 2014

Noah: Is Humanity Worth Saving?

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The Noah movie came out this week after much controversy and publicity, most of the latter inadvertently provided by conservative Christ...
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Tuesday, March 25, 2014

Beyond Men's Room Etiquette

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There is a very particular way to act in the men’s room. The rules are simple and straightforward, though people seldom talk about them. ...
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Tuesday, March 4, 2014

Come and Die

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Bonhoeffer said that following Christ is an invitation to "come and die." He is referring to the life-changing nature of follow...
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Jake
I am a youth ministry scholar and camp enthusiast with a strong interest in bringing deeper theological reflection and scholarly analysis to bear on outdoor ministry. I have a Ph.D. in practical theology from Luther Seminary. I have ministry experience in congregations and camps. My wonderful family (wife and two young sons) are incredibly supportive of my work and keep me grounded.
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