The Outdoor & Adventure Leadership Ministry courses are taught in a modular, one-week intensive format. Students interested in pursuing a full Master of Arts (MA) degree in either Christian Formation and Ministry will complete all other core courses at the Wheaton College campus in Illinois. The following courses are all taken at HoneyRock:
CFM 662: Theology and Practice of Outdoor & Adventure Leadership (4)
Instructor: Rob Ribbe
Course Description: This course is the foundational overview of the Outdoor Adventure Leadership Concentration of the Wheaton Graduate School. It is designed to equip students personally, spiritually and communally for a life of leadership and ministry by developing personal vision, ministry skills, interpersonal competence, and a ministry philosophy. Offered in April.
CFM 563: The Church and Outdoor & Adventure Leadership (4)
Instructor: Rich Little
Course Description: Studying the mission and nature of the Church and how the temporary system can be utilized to impact renewal and development in the Church. Overview of the historical and theological expressions of the church. Special emphasis is placed on the church/parachurch dynamic. Study of the biblical principles of renewal, hospitality, and service. Offered in February.
CFM 663 Leadership Development in Outdoor & Adventure Leadership (4)
Instructor: Rob Ribbe
Course Description: The outdoor and adventure ministry context is an excellent vehicle for equipping leaders for the church and society worldwide. This course is designed to help students develop principles and competencies to enhance their own leadership practice and to cultivate an approach to ministry that facilitates leadership development. The course will explore the integration of personal leadership, vision, and understanding as well as facilitating change in organizations and groups. Offered in early December.
CFM 564 Adventure Challenge Education (2/4)
Instructors: Greg Robinson Ph.D. and Rob Ribbe
Course Description: An introduction to the principles and practices of experiential education. This course applies theories and principles of leadership, spiritual development and experiential education to adventure challenge programs utilizing ropes courses, team initiatives, climbing, and other outdoor adventure activities. Students will apply learning by developing, leading and evaluating short term (1/2-day to 3-day) adventure education experiences for a variety of groups. Coursework is to be integrated with practical experience and will conclude with a creative project. Offered in early May.
CFM 664 Wilderness Programming and Leadership
Instructor: Rob Ribbe
Course Description: This course emphasizes the uniqueness of the wilderness classroom and teaches students to utilize extensive wilderness expeditions to draw others to Christ and develop them into whole and effective people. The course covers program models and planning processes, various outdoor and leadership skills needed for wilderness ministry, and God’s use of silence, creation, and group problem-solving to develop disciples. It is offered almost entirely in the wilderness classroom and as an extended expedition during multiple times and at multiple sites each year. Offered in October.
CFM 692 OAL final project (2)
Faculty:
Greg Robinson, Ph.D. President, Challenge Quest, Adventure Challenge Education
Rob Ribbe, Ph.D. Director of HoneyRock, Theology and Practice, Leadership, Administration, Transition into College
Rich Little, Ph.D. Dean of Chapel, Pepperdine University, Church and Outdoor Ministry
Barrett McRay, Psy.D. Associate Professor, Chair of Christian Formation & Ministry, Youth Ministry, Pastoral Care
HoneyRock Teaching Staff:
Rick Masters, HoneyRock Adventure Ministry Program Manager. Rick has 18 years of experience in Outdoor Adventure Ministry.
Dave Sperry, HoneyRock Program Manager. Dave has over 20 years of experience in Outdoor Adventure Ministry.
Bud Williams, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus, Wheaton College Applied Health Science Department