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Healing the City

#054 Wilderness Ministry - Module 1

Jun 27, 2024
Corey Gilchrist introduces his backpacking story work ministry retreat, focusing on spiritual exploration and personal growth in nature. Participants reflect on biblical stories and personal history, explore vulnerability and healing journeys, and seek connection with God through reflection and writing exercises in a wilderness setting.
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Quick takeaways

  • Embrace wilderness ministry for spiritual growth and storytelling.
  • Explore life quilts to integrate facts and emotions in personal narratives.

Deep dives

Village Wilderness Ministry Initiatives

Corey Gilchrist introduces the Village Wilderness Ministry project where men are invited to participate in backpacking trips to engage in sharing their life stories with a focus on integrating God's role. Participants are encouraged to write their stories while connecting with nature to facilitate vulnerability and deeper sharing. Ground rules include sharing experiences in confidence, engaging in physical activities while avoiding injuries, and committing to writing about their past, present, and accepting God's influence.

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