5-Days of Purpose Adventure week exploring "What is My Purpose Here on Earth?"
The ultimate in team-building experiences, combining Ministry with Mission in one extraordinary week. 5-Days of Purpose will get each in your group re-charged in their relationship with God and in their commitment to the great purposes He has created each individual for. 5-Days of Purpose explores the five reasons why God created each of us and the answer to " What on Earth Am I Here For?" The 5-day, 4-night program combines 3-days and 4-nights in Nature doing a combination of Life Experiences (rappelling, rockclimbing, caving, hiking, rafting) with 1-day/1-nt of Ministry building for your church through the innovative "The Wilderness - Survivor Game". It's an experience that builds team identity and provides for personal growth through study and reflection. There's also a day of Mission outreach, building homes with "Habitat for Humanity").  WANT HAND-OUTS and LEADER GUIDES? Click HERE! New: Your LEADERS' families are invited to attend the program - with CIF contribution requests waived (see below for more information). In the Bible we find that God created you with 5 purposes in mind: YOU WERE...		"It's an incredible adventure alternative to camp!" HH- Chicago, IL Click HERE to download this 5-Days of Purpose information page as an adobe.pdf file.

Worship - ...planned for a personal relationship with God. 

Fellowship - ...made to be part of God's family, bonding with those growing in Him.

Discipleship - ...created to become like Christ, to grow in heart and mind.

Ministry - ...shaped for God's service, to share with those in the family of Christ.

Mission - ...made to tell those not sure of their path about Christ and His gifts to us.

You will learn your purpose and importance to God, your family and yourself! Experience 5-Days of Purpose - a journey you will not forget! 5-Days of Purpose is a program that can be enjoyed by anyone - experienced in the outdoors or not as well as a believer or still a seeker. 

GOOD FOOD, GOOD FELLOWSHIP! "It's better than mall food!" GS-Davenport,IA

INVITE YOUR LEADER FAMILIES! Spouses and children of your leaders can gain from this quality time together.

How the program typically works (this is flexible to your needs):
	The group arrives at the initial program site (or picked up at an area air, bus or rail station) for 3-nights/2-days of rappelling, rockclimbing and hiking activities. Next,
	The group travels to the mission program site for a day with Habitat for Humanity and one-night nearby or camping at the primary program site. After this,
	The group travels to the secondary program site for one day of caving or float rafting and then returns to primary program site for overnight camping.
	Finally, the group takes a day and last night for teambuilding activities and Ministry development to grow your church and each person’s relationship with God.
	The group leaves (or is dropped off up at an area air, bus or rail station) the next morning....
	Sports and activity gear, tents, camping fees and food prep and storage gear are provided. Transportation and lodging options also available.
	Transportation between sites is provided by the group or by EarthTraces (advance planning required).

For more information or to register, please contact us!

Would you like to download the 5-Days of Purpose information brochure for parents or participants? Click HERE (194K, pdf) Note: Once you schedule a 5-Days trip, just ask for copies of this hand-out, we'll send as many as you need!

Click HERE for a drama your group can do about LEAP OF FAITH DRAMA (adobe.pdf)

Click HERE for our founder's letter on 5-Days of Purpose and lots of photos!

Click HERE to download a "Successful Registration Campaign" adobe.pdf file!

Program and Leader Notes (CLICK HERE)

Schedule of Activities (CLICK HERE)

Climbing and Rappelling Training Guides (CLICK HERE)

Pastors and Group Ministry Leaders: Download the full EarthTraces Programs Manual (160+ pages, $25 value) FREE! Includes the complete 5-Days of Purpose curriculum.