EarthTraces: Onsites Challenges and Life Experiences. Building church, community and family. Programs Summary.

Enhancing Awareness of Nature & Creation
Through Spiritually Enriching Adventures...

EarthTraces "Life Experience" programs provide the opportunity to learn as we challenge nature and explore our spiritual selves as a part of God's incredible Creation. These are more than just a trip with an outfitter - Life Experiences are widely acclaimed adventures that weave exciting activities with a parallel, deeply impacting message about one’s place in this life and their importance to the Creator.

For the Individual and Family – activities in Nature as EarthTraces provides are regarded by organizations such as “Focus on the Family” as one of the key elements in building a strong family, strong personal spirit and strong relationship with God. By getting outside your normal man-made world even for a little while you can relax and enjoy the God-made world around us. You must stop and be in the quiet to hear His voice.

For the Pastor and Ministry Leader – EarthTraces programs are designed as a tool to help you communicate and expand your ministry. Our focus is on grow your ministry, not ours! Programs are "seeker sensitive" or "unchurched friendly". Messages are designed to be unthreatening to those not yet sure of the path, yet thought provoking and spiritually rewarding for those that are. We encourage members of your group to bring churched and unchurched friends so they can see that our Creator can be fun!

Life Experiences are 1, 2, or 5-day programs held around the U.S. usually in a state park or similar area, normally within a few hours of the participant's home. By getting people outside their normally man-made world, these activities provide a unique opportunity for young and old to experience what nature has to offer.

Life Adventures (differing from Life Experiences) are incredible vacation trips that EarthTraces members regularly plan and take. Everyone is invited to join in on one or take them on their own. There's trip photos and trip planners for Utah Zion Narrows Canyoneering, Grand Canyon Backpacking, Grand Canyon Mule Train, Swim with Mermaids, Devil's Tower Climb and more! Life Experiences programs are listed below. Click any of the Life Experience program links below for more information. For he current schedule of activities, Click HERE!
Leap of Faith (introduction to rappelling). Probably the most favorite program, gives participants an exciting, challenging, yet safe exposure to going down the ropes. One's walk through life and the need to come together with others to work as a team for Christ are the messages communicated. For more information on the Leap of Faith Click HERE. The Ascent (introduction to rockclimbing) teaches basic skills to tackle any obstacle, either on a rock face or in daily life. Success in either is often found on the inside and may not always be along the easiest path to follow. For more information on The Ascent Click HERE. The Wilderness “Survivor” Experience is a 1-day teambuilding program named after the popular TV show. It combines team games, personal activities and time in nature to build a stronger group and stronger ties to Christ. Unlike the TV show, no one is voted “OFF” – instead teams are rewarded for working together to help each other through a number of challenges. Teams get to bid on prizes at the end, with each winning a prize. The Wilderness is not difficult and a trip most everyone will enjoy and provides a spiritually and physically rewarding experience.. For more information on The Wilderness “Survivor” Experience Click HERE. Step Out Onto The Water is a float trip with a difference! It combines a fun, relaxing float trip with inter-personal activities and messages to build a better understanding of God's expectations of us and our importance to Him. Click HERE for information! Descending Into Greatness is a wild caving experience into the heart of the Earth. Experience true darkness that is broken by the light each of us can bring into the world. The message teaches rather than seeking to rise to fame and fortune, Christ tell us is more important to descend into servanthood. All equipment is provided in this truly unique ½-day trip underground. Prior experience is not necessary and just about anyone can be part of it! Click HERE for more information! NEW! The Nature Marriage Seminar. An incredible way to build your relationship together and in Christ. Currently held in the Lodge of Giant City State Park near Carbondale, Illinois, this overnight Life Adventure combines relationship building learning sessions indoors with incredible outdoor experiences in teamwork and trust. An incredible getaway at a low cost --> $199-$239 per couple depending upon guest speakers. All inclusive. Leaders, lodging, meals, materials and adventure equipment all provided. Click HERE for more info! Let us know if you'd like us to bring a program to your area - it possible anywhere!



		5-Days of Purpose Ministry and Mission Experience is one of the most unique and rewarding experiences you will find. Highly acclaimed and deeply impacting, it is an incredible adventure in Nature and our Creator, combining 4-days and nights in Nature doing a combination of our Life Experiences (rappelling, rockclimbing, caving, hiking, rafting) with a day of mission work for “Habitat for Humanity”. Studies are based on Pastor Rick Warren's "Purpose Driven Life" and emphasize each participants purpose in God's creation. There's wonderful evening activities like campfire fellowship, astronomy, video under the stars, music and more! It’s an incredible alternative to camp that will touch each participant’s live forever. Usually less expensive, too! Click HERE for info!

Men have a God-given heart for adventure. Purpose At Heart is a 6-week study you conduct on-site that culminates with an incredible 2-day, 1-night retreat in nature. The program carefully weaves messages and adventures in Nature to enrich one's understanding of their purpose and place in God's plan and recharge their spiritual desire to grow in understanding and service. Using select concepts from Pastor Rick Warren's "Purpose Driven Life" and John Eldredge's "Wild At Heart", Purpose At Heart remains scripturally-sound while culturally-relevant. Click HERE for full information!