Causes: Boy Scouts of America, Children & Youth, International, International Exchange, Philanthropy, Voluntarism Promotion, Youth Development - Religious Leadership
Mission: Drawing a straight line…On my own, even in the best of circumstances, I am only decent at drawing straight lines. Now imagine we are driving 55 miles per hour down a curvy Ozarks road, with you and your friend both holding the same pen trying to draw a straight line while the paper is being jerked in different directions…. that can be like canoeing. I’ve observed canoe partners become frenemies. I’ve seen tiny branches wreak havoc. I’ve seen once tricky cross currents turn into a great friend (once you learn them). In all of this I have yet to see many straight lines. It just is not the point. So why are we so dedicated to this ministry? First, it is about Jesus. The life He was born to lead and the price He paid so that we may live a life eternal in the Creator’s presence. Sometimes in the comfort of the noise of our life, we can ignore the Creation and the Creator. But out here, on the river, in the demands of silence… it is unmistakable. There is a God, and He wants our attention. present tents. jpgThat is the point. God brings us each to Him at His time and His place. Being given the opportunity to serve that loving God is life’s greatest privilege. Since 2001, we’ve been blessed to work with over a hundred volunteers; many of them complete families with young children. Never once had a volunteer imagined themselves at Living Waters. But just as the straight line is not the point, saying YES to the calling is the point. We are pleased to share His creation with you. Dive In!Paul Ewing, Founder
Results: ObjectiveHands on Internship for young Adults interested in pursuing Outdoor Adventure Leadership as a full time or part-time endeavor. In many cases, these adventures will take these future leaders around the world. Where possible we hope to connect indigenous Church Planters with Treks for positive interaction and Income Generation. Areas of Study: Principles of Outdoor Adventure Leadership (Ashley Denton) Principles of Discipleship Leading Missional Communities Making Spiritual Disciplines part of everyday life Principles of Safety and First Response Planning Contemporary Controversies in Outdoor Adventure Outdoor ExpertiseHow to Apply:Send Resume and letter of intent to info@john738.comProgram Development: (you will develop skills and experience)PlanningSocial MediaPromoting your trekLeading your trekSharing your hopeAfter the trek (sustaining community)Practicals:Intern at Living Waters where you will get a learning lab of camp operations and guest relationsSocial Media you will post in both Camp and personal social media to build community and excitement for your activitiesCamp Maintenance because, that’s part of the dealConstruction stretch learning and planningCommunicating with Guests learning and mastering thorough and complete communications and understanding of unintended messagesPlan and execute Venture Crew Weekends Plan practical and impactful events with active feedback for developmentGuide on the river both exciting and fun, there will be times when good decision making and effective communication can make or break the dayLearn fundamental First Aid learn how to treat the injury and the patient (and sometimes their worried parent)Create an outdoor sacred space for small group devotionals your own spaceREVENANT Trek: We haven’t been able to rent a bear… yet. This trek is planned by the interns and promises to stretch you personally, physically and relationallyShare three biblical and three personal Principles in a Devotional setting you will get to use this skill with guests and during Venture Crew WeekendsLearn to adapt to outdoor living with nights with the interns under the stars, in a tree house, in a tipi, dinner on a campfire, dessert in a dutch oven, yep.
Target demographics: With a setting and activities to encourage community building and outdoor encounters for Church, Scout groups and families.
Direct beneficiaries per year: 1300+ guests as well as three urban programs, Paid Internships for five College Age future leaders.
Geographic areas served: Located in Central Missouri on the Big Niangua River near Camdenton, MO
Programs: Camping and Canoe Trips from our exclusive section of the Biog Niangua River as College and Adult Global Trek Leadership Training in year round training and summer paid internship for college age candidates
Mission: Drawing a straight line…On my own, even in the best of circumstances, I am only decent at drawing straight lines. Now imagine we are driving 55 miles per hour down a curvy Ozarks road, with you and your friend both holding the same pen trying to draw a straight line while the paper is being jerked in different directions…. that can be like canoeing. I’ve observed canoe partners become frenemies. I’ve seen tiny branches wreak havoc. I’ve seen once tricky cross currents turn into a great friend (once you learn them). In all of this I have yet to see many straight lines. It just is not the point. So why are we so dedicated to this ministry? First, it is about Jesus. The life He was born to lead and the price He paid so that we may live a life eternal in the Creator’s presence. Sometimes in the comfort of the noise of our life, we can ignore the Creation and the Creator. But out here, on the river, in the demands of silence… it is unmistakable. There is a God, and He wants our attention. present tents. jpgThat is the point. God brings us each to Him at His time and His place. Being given the opportunity to serve that loving God is life’s greatest privilege. Since 2001, we’ve been blessed to work with over a hundred volunteers; many of them complete families with young children. Never once had a volunteer imagined themselves at Living Waters. But just as the straight line is not the point, saying YES to the calling is the point. We are pleased to share His creation with you. Dive In!Paul Ewing, Founder
Results: ObjectiveHands on Internship for young Adults interested in pursuing Outdoor Adventure Leadership as a full time or part-time endeavor. In many cases, these adventures will take these future leaders around the world. Where possible we hope to connect indigenous Church Planters with Treks for positive interaction and Income Generation. Areas of Study: Principles of Outdoor Adventure Leadership (Ashley Denton) Principles of Discipleship Leading Missional Communities Making Spiritual Disciplines part of everyday life Principles of Safety and First Response Planning Contemporary Controversies in Outdoor Adventure Outdoor ExpertiseHow to Apply:Send Resume and letter of intent to info@john738.comProgram Development: (you will develop skills and experience)PlanningSocial MediaPromoting your trekLeading your trekSharing your hopeAfter the trek (sustaining community)Practicals:Intern at Living Waters where you will get a learning lab of camp operations and guest relationsSocial Media you will post in both Camp and personal social media to build community and excitement for your activitiesCamp Maintenance because, that’s part of the dealConstruction stretch learning and planningCommunicating with Guests learning and mastering thorough and complete communications and understanding of unintended messagesPlan and execute Venture Crew Weekends Plan practical and impactful events with active feedback for developmentGuide on the river both exciting and fun, there will be times when good decision making and effective communication can make or break the dayLearn fundamental First Aid learn how to treat the injury and the patient (and sometimes their worried parent)Create an outdoor sacred space for small group devotionals your own spaceREVENANT Trek: We haven’t been able to rent a bear… yet. This trek is planned by the interns and promises to stretch you personally, physically and relationallyShare three biblical and three personal Principles in a Devotional setting you will get to use this skill with guests and during Venture Crew WeekendsLearn to adapt to outdoor living with nights with the interns under the stars, in a tree house, in a tipi, dinner on a campfire, dessert in a dutch oven, yep.
Target demographics: With a setting and activities to encourage community building and outdoor encounters for Church, Scout groups and families.
Direct beneficiaries per year: 1300+ guests as well as three urban programs, Paid Internships for five College Age future leaders.
Geographic areas served: Located in Central Missouri on the Big Niangua River near Camdenton, MO
Programs: Camping and Canoe Trips from our exclusive section of the Biog Niangua River as College and Adult Global Trek Leadership Training in year round training and summer paid internship for college age candidates
10955 Lowell Ave Ste 900, Overland Park, KS 66210
877-851-8158
Children & Youth
Overland Park
