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It starts with an adventurous mindset!We believe that there is nothing more powerful on the landscape of Christianity, or more effective in producing the kind of long-term, lasting, spiritual change, and bearing “fruit that remains” as seen in John 15, than facilitating connection that is Christ focused, on adventure, intentional with the gospel and on a mission to go! It is a recipe for authentic and abundant living!
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Adventure at its very roots and by design, is intensely personal, intensely introspective, and intensely focused. It’s incredibly communal, decidedly truth-focused, deeply experiential and incredibly challenging – just like the life of faith in Christ. Behind every adventure exists deep parallels and inherent metaphors of the spiritual life that are so deeply empowering for life change. Through adventure, participants are immersed in experiences that make the concepts of Scripture come alive. Faith is never so tangible than when we are gripped and stretched by an adventure.
The reality is that life itself is a Journey of epic proportions. Each day we face decisions and experience situations that can have a deep impact on our lives and our futures. Adventure ministry and adventure challenges provide a parallel, a microcosm, a laboratory of sorts, in which to understand and process the dynamics of our spiritual lives and provides opportunities to grow as a person – physically, emotionally, and spiritually – in ways that most people never experience. The lessons learned through adventure experiences “stick”, and have a much higher chance of producing positive life change that is both significant and lasting, simply because they are intense and experiential.
Most don't realize that the Adventure began in the Garden when When God hard-wired us in his image. For most of us, it isn't until we find ourselves paralyzed or plagued by the shame of our sin, the past, or the pain we personally caused that we realize it. However, the Gospel is there to remind us that there is a deeper work that has been done. There is a perpetual under tone of the Gospel present in everything we do and when the enemy reminds and accuses us by saying “Look at what you have done” Jesus shouts in return a resounding “Look at what I have done!” You may never get over the guilt and shame, or the wounds and hurts you have either caused or experienced but, Jesus provided everything you need to move on in an epic adventure and at the same time send the enemy packing! “It is Finished” means It is finished. We must challenge each other to join in the adventure of growing in our faith and being stretched. Our whole purpose is to share that experience any way we can with the folks who desperately need to see redemption, restoration and reconciliation in their story and to equip others to join us in redeeming the adventure in our lives. What better way to get on the Path of the Author and Finisher of our Faith than to come along on an adventure of discovery with God to learn His purpose, His plan, and what He has been doing in our stories and then taking those around us on the same adventures that are on the path of God.
The reality is that life itself is a Journey of epic proportions. Each day we face decisions and experience situations that can have a deep impact on our lives and our futures. Adventure ministry and adventure challenges provide a parallel, a microcosm, a laboratory of sorts, in which to understand and process the dynamics of our spiritual lives and provides opportunities to grow as a person – physically, emotionally, and spiritually – in ways that most people never experience. The lessons learned through adventure experiences “stick”, and have a much higher chance of producing positive life change that is both significant and lasting, simply because they are intense and experiential.
Most don't realize that the Adventure began in the Garden when When God hard-wired us in his image. For most of us, it isn't until we find ourselves paralyzed or plagued by the shame of our sin, the past, or the pain we personally caused that we realize it. However, the Gospel is there to remind us that there is a deeper work that has been done. There is a perpetual under tone of the Gospel present in everything we do and when the enemy reminds and accuses us by saying “Look at what you have done” Jesus shouts in return a resounding “Look at what I have done!” You may never get over the guilt and shame, or the wounds and hurts you have either caused or experienced but, Jesus provided everything you need to move on in an epic adventure and at the same time send the enemy packing! “It is Finished” means It is finished. We must challenge each other to join in the adventure of growing in our faith and being stretched. Our whole purpose is to share that experience any way we can with the folks who desperately need to see redemption, restoration and reconciliation in their story and to equip others to join us in redeeming the adventure in our lives. What better way to get on the Path of the Author and Finisher of our Faith than to come along on an adventure of discovery with God to learn His purpose, His plan, and what He has been doing in our stories and then taking those around us on the same adventures that are on the path of God.
What does redeemed adventure look like?
In the culture we live in, thoughts of living on adventure have been made seemingly unattainable except for a few very talented individuals who achieve what the rest of our culture only dream about. While it is true that adventure experiences have a unique way of naturally opening people’s hearts and minds to new ways of thinking and processing, It is equally true that life’s challenges will not only bring growth but they open the door for each of us to step beyond our normal comfort zones and experience expanded opportunities as we apply the Scriptures to those new experiences and then to our daily lives. There is no better way to live on adventure than on the path of Jesus and this way of living on adventure is the only true way to experience our fullest potential in Christ.
We believe that true adventure is living on the path of Jesus. This way of living is powerful speaks deeply to the heart of Men and Women, especially as we parallel our experiences with the life of Christ and see things through the lens of Jesus! But beyond all of the other dynamics of adventure experience's lies the real, bedrock-level reality of its spiritual impact. If our lives are nothing else, they are living story lines of risk and reward, joy and pain, good and evil, glorious victory and agonizing defeat. Our small stories are - (though we often forget the fact!) - are all part of the truly epic story of God’s dealings with man. From the days of creation, God has been telling a story – one He has invited us to participate in through an intimate, living relationship with His Son, Jesus Christ. It’s an adventure and a journey that has its roots in eternity and its future in Glory. It’s a day-by-day process of participating with God and walking on the Path of God, in His work of transforming us into the image of Christ – for that is His ultimate goal. (Romans 8:29). This is the essence of living on Adventure!
The Redeemed Adventure Project draws from the Spiritual Parallels and Stories of Scripture - of the Journey and adventures that we are all making as Christians. Adventure experiences, combined with the discovery of who we are in Christ better serve to clarify our purpose in life to live on mission, to be authentic, and better understand what it means to follow Christ in life’s Journey. God speaks in powerful ways through everyday living with Him and in adventure experiences, simply because they so perfectly mirror the Path of Christ and the plans He has for us.
We are excited to have partners who understand this adventurous mindset for daily living!
We believe that true adventure is living on the path of Jesus. This way of living is powerful speaks deeply to the heart of Men and Women, especially as we parallel our experiences with the life of Christ and see things through the lens of Jesus! But beyond all of the other dynamics of adventure experience's lies the real, bedrock-level reality of its spiritual impact. If our lives are nothing else, they are living story lines of risk and reward, joy and pain, good and evil, glorious victory and agonizing defeat. Our small stories are - (though we often forget the fact!) - are all part of the truly epic story of God’s dealings with man. From the days of creation, God has been telling a story – one He has invited us to participate in through an intimate, living relationship with His Son, Jesus Christ. It’s an adventure and a journey that has its roots in eternity and its future in Glory. It’s a day-by-day process of participating with God and walking on the Path of God, in His work of transforming us into the image of Christ – for that is His ultimate goal. (Romans 8:29). This is the essence of living on Adventure!
The Redeemed Adventure Project draws from the Spiritual Parallels and Stories of Scripture - of the Journey and adventures that we are all making as Christians. Adventure experiences, combined with the discovery of who we are in Christ better serve to clarify our purpose in life to live on mission, to be authentic, and better understand what it means to follow Christ in life’s Journey. God speaks in powerful ways through everyday living with Him and in adventure experiences, simply because they so perfectly mirror the Path of Christ and the plans He has for us.
We are excited to have partners who understand this adventurous mindset for daily living!
Our Focus
Our client base includes groups, guides, clergy, families, couples, non-profit organizations, small businesses, corporations, and churches. Our passion is to provide equip others with tools, and resources through Partnerships and Epic Adventures!