The Blessed Wilderness

Tuesday, July 7, 2015

Taking Selfies...Together: Confirmation Camp at Lake Tahoe

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“Do you want to take a selfie together in the morning?” It was late, more than an hour after lights-out time, and he whispered to me fr...
Tuesday, June 30, 2015

It Is Well With My Soul: Camp All Saints

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“Remember, this is for Jesus.” I paused to consider this declaration. I suppose it is true, I thought, in some eschatological sense. St...
Saturday, June 20, 2015

Like a Zipline through a Sanctuary

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I was on my third (and last) pair of footwear. My hiking shoes were sopping wet from the deluge I was caught in the day before. My running ...
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Friday, June 12, 2015

Reading the Bible at Camp

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Summer camp staff across the nation are beginning another great summer of serving people of all ages! More than 11 million people will atten...
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Wednesday, May 13, 2015

The Religious Landscape Study: The Unsurprising News, the Bad News, and the Opportunities

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The Pew Research Center has come out with its new report on the Religious Landscape Study. The full report is worth a read: chec...
Tuesday, May 5, 2015

What is Camp? Part V: Small Group Ministry

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Christian camping is about ministry . Camps are places with intentional goals and desired outcomes, but it is important to recognize that ...
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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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