Go on a 40 day wilderness journey
Jonathan Little gave me the details on an opportunity yesterday that I thought I’d share on the blog. Some of you may know a young person who would benefit from it. It’s a 40-day discipleship journey into one of the most beautiful parts of the country.
Something happens to you when you’re out in nature for an extended time. The poisons that have built up living in this world that seems stuck on fast forward get purged. The noise that fills our brains begins to fade.
And if you stay away from civilization long enough, you can begin to hear God speak about some of the questions that you’ve asked but never answered.
Questions like: “What is my purpose in this world?” and “What is God’s will for my life?”
God inhabits creation and speaks to us through it. He has the answers, different and individual for everyone. Our heavenly Father so desires to know us, and be known by us. He want’s to be pursued as he pursues us.
Knowing this, three leaders at Adventures decided to organize a 40 day wilderness expedition with a focus on discipleship this summer. It’s for a small group of young people age 19-25. So far eight (half guys and half girls) are signed up. Three more spaces are available for two guys and one girl.
They’re calling it “Journey into the Deep.” The hike is in the canyon lands of Utah, costs $1600 and leaves June 24.
Here is how they describe it: “A study of Jesus’ life will show that he often withdrew to a lonely place to hear from the Father. Journey into the deep is an opportunity for you to find your “lonely” place and learn how to hear from the Father. We will be hiking the by day, and sleeping under the stars at night. Cut off from the world’s distractions, you will be challenged to focus on eternal things. The leaders will help create a safe environment will be created that will allow you to find what intimacy with the Father looks like for you.
The hike will be physically as well as spiritually challenging. The team will be living off of the bare minimum of rations and gear. There will be opportunities to learn primitive arts such as: building friction fires, lean-to shelters, and how to live off the land.”
The leaders
I can vouch for these guys. They’ve gone extensive wilderness expedition leadership experience (check out their last one here). They know how to help people grow in their walk with the Lord.
Jonathan Little has a passion for discipling people in the Lord and leading them into a true communion and intimacy with the Father. He has extensive experience leading young people in wilderness experiences. The Lord has blessed him with a desire for the Kingdom of God to be revealed and lived out among the Body of Christ.
Miles Tiegs’ love for Christ is evident in all he does. Miles has an amazing heart for wanting to know the Father more and to ignite that desire in all around him. His trust in the Lord is something that anyone around him can’t help but notice and want more of. He has a passion for bringing true freedom in Christ to people who are searching for it.
Anna Woods has led multiple mission projects. She and another team member are strong worship leaders. She loves young people and the out-of-doors. She lives near Atlanta.
For more information, go here or call 800-881-2461 and ask for Ann or Jonathan Little.
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Sounds stellar Seth…..
Not only do I love this idea (wish I could go at some point) but I met Jonathan once and I can say this, whoever goes is in for one heck of a wild ride and crazy adventure (that’s a good thing)! Seth, I noticed where you said “We”; are you going?
dear beloved in jesus name praise the lord to u all this is grate and happy for me to know about grate ministry really i am so thank full to the lord , and if possible i like to work with this ministry plz pray for us we have the children s whoa re orphans and we have the church ministry and children s and youth ministry too , may the lord bless you all . ur’ s loving brother in Jesus service pastor sureshbabu from india.
Colby – much as I’d like to, I won’t be going on this.
Jonathan is an all-star who has been doing this sort of ministry for most of his life.. I can send more info to anyone who is interested.
Oh I wish I was 30 years younger. Lol, but I will pledge to pray for these young people and there trip.
No room for a 37 yr old? I’ve been looking for an opportunity to get away for a while. Any other suggestions?
Kim, here is what the leaders said when I asked about you:
“If the Lord is calling someone to come, I sure don’t want to get in the way. What we are concerned about is the way people are postured to receive from the Lord.”
Please call Miles or Jonathan
Miles: 320-237-8874
Jonathan: 706-338-3896
dear beloved in jesus name praise the lord , how are you all plz plz pray for us we need ur holya nd loving prayers support we all are praying for u in our daily praeyrs amen .
How cool. I need to do something like this.