Wilderness Ministry
Training Conference
2024
Tasmanian Based Training Conference 2024
When
January Monday 15th to Sunday 21st
2 day, 3, 4, 5 day and 7 day registration options
Cost
$400 per person to attend the
training conference
regardless of how many days
you will be attending for.
Location
Kingborough Family Church - Kingston
Fusion Adventure Camp, Fortescue Bay, Mt Field
Who is this training conference for?
If you are a church leader, youth group leader or an emerging leader with an interested in Wilderness Ministry and want to understand how God can work though His creation, or simply wish to grow in your ability to help people get to know God in the outdoors.
Then this training conference is for you!
Register Below
Wilderness Ministry Training Program - Day 1 & 2
King
Monday, January 15 - Kingborough Family Church 9:00am - 4:00pm
Heart of the Guide - Biblical vision for shepherding
Personal reflection time, preparing hearts for the time
Team building / ice breaker
Introduction to Wilderness Theology (5 T’s)
Biblical discussion of Disciple making - Jesus, Wilderness, Disciples,
Master Plan of Evangelism
Outdoor Education Accreditation requirements in Adventure Recreation Environments
Tuesday, January 16 - Kingborough Family Church 9:00am - 4:00pm
Introduction to Experiential Learning
Jesus as an experiential teacher (The Revolutionary Communicator)
Transformation and Disciplemaking - the role of adventure
The value of risk
Activities (team building, low adventure)
S.T.IC.K
Wilderness Ministry Training Program - Day 3
Wednesday, January 17 - Fusion Adventure Based Learning Facility 9:30 - 4:00
Intentional Adventure Activities / Goal Oriented experiences
S.T.IC.K ideas
Discussion & application of Wilderness Ministry Principles
Wilderness Ministry Training Program - Day 4
Thursday, January 18 - Fortescue Bay - Tasman peninsula 10:30am - 3:00pm
This day involves a 40min walk to Bivouac Bay with the option to snorkel the wreak of the William Pitt.
Ministry in the Marine Environment
S.T.IC.K. examples
Water Safety and Planning, Remote Area Considerations, First Aid in the outdoor environment.
Wilderness Ministry Training Program - Day 5
Friday, January 19 - Styx Giant Tree Walk - Maydena Area 10:30am - 4:00pm
Exact location to be clarified on first day of training
The Tree Ministry Tool
Inspirational opportunities in nature
S.T.IC.K ideas & application
Discussion & application of Wilderness Ministry Principles
Forest Risk and management options
Those continuing to day 6 & 7 will overnight at Mt Field Campground
Wilderness Ministry Training Program - Day 6 & 7
Friday, January 19 - Field West or Tarn Shelf 9:00 am Saturday - 4:00pm Sunday
Exact location to be clarified during training
Practical example of wilderness ministry excursion
Bible teaching
The training is brought to you by
WMI believe that high impact wilderness trips where young people can experience community, adventure, beauty, and ultimately God himself is one of the best ways for you to ignite your youth ministry.
They are committed to seeing competent and confident Christlike leaders like you trained and supported to lead young people in your community on life changing wilderness adventures. They believe that every young person should encounter their creator in His creation and are committed to doing that at the lowest possible cost.
A Leader in Wilderness Ministry Development.
Equipping you to lead transformational wilderness experiences
Joel Vermillion - Guest Speaker & Director of The Wilderness Ministry Institute
“The Director of WMI, Joel has been actively involved in outdoor leadership and wilderness ministry for over 25 years. With a passion for seeing people’s lives transformed by Christ, He brings his experience of thousands of field days in more than 50 countries to the training courses he leads. He has been working with Nexus and WMI for over 10 years.”
Conference Program
Conference Program
Day 1 & 2 January 15 & 16
Venue
Kingborough Family Church
The Theology of Wilderness Ministry
Wilderness Therapy
S.T.I.C.K & Experiential Education
Outdoor Education Accreditation requirements in Adventure Recreation Environments.
Adventure Activities as a tool and goal oriented adventure experiences
Community building in the outdoors
Group Discussion and application of Wilderness ministry principles
Venue
Fusion Adventure Activity Centre
Day 3 January 17
Ministry in the Marine Environment
Creation Care
Water Safety and Remote Area first aid
Venue
Fortescue Bay
Day 4 January 18
Inspirational opportunities in Nature
Analogies in Nature
S.T.I.C.K Application
Venue
Styx Valley/Mt Field - Giant Tree Tour
Day 5 January 19
A short challenging overnight hike for participants interested in
experiencing the benefits of extended wilderness experiences.Participants will need to be of an appropriate age and physically capable of carrying a 15kg pack uphill for extended periods.
Camping equipment available if required.
Venue
Mt Field - Over Night Hike
Lake Dobson - K-Col (Weather Dependent)
(There are limited spaces available for the overnight hike option please get in early if this is a preference for you)
Day 6 & 7 January 19
What we supply
Venue
Qualified Trainers and Outdoor Equipment
Morning and Afternoon Tea on the First 2 Days
What you need to provide
Your own transport
National parks pass for day 4, 5, 6 & 7
Note book and pen
You need to sign be willing to sign the activity wavier if you wish to participate on any of the outdoor activities.
Choose How Many Days You Would Like to Attend
2 day, 4 day, 5 day and 7 day registration options
