September 15th, 2011
Only a few will go in 2012. Only a few will enjoy the vast views of Yosemite. Only a few will be shown how to discover the quiet trails. Only a few will be a part of Yosemite Summit 2012. Registration is OPEN for Yosemite Summit 2012, but if you are observant, you will notice [...]
August 22nd, 2011
It’s official… I have booked the Lodge for 2012, and just for fun and variety, I have booked a new one for the 5th Summit. There will be some thoughtful changes in 2012. Registration will open very soon. First of all, it will be open to any men in ministry, Secondly, it will be a [...]
April 29th, 2011
(Download wallpaper size) This is one of my favorite pictures from Yosemite Summit. We were at the top of Nevada Falls overlooking a vast vista to the valley below as the sun was setting and marveling at how big our shadows were when i got the idea for this photo. The Three Musketeers! What was [...]
September 23rd, 2010
Soon it will be time for a small band of men to get away from the hustle and busyness and life and ministry and go where it is so quiet and serene you can almost hear the Voice of God audible in the wind… But first, it is time to open registration for Yosemite Summit [...]
August 16th, 2010
What is Yosemite Summit? It’s hard to describe. It’s not just another children’s ministry conference. It’s not just a retreat, it’s something incredibly unique and life transforming. It’s an encounter with God – an encounter with creation – an encounter with yourself – and great fellowship with other children’s pastors. If it’s not a children’s [...]
May 28th, 2010
Yosemite Summit 2010 is now history. I’m sitting in the airport waiting to come home. E-mail and work will still need to wait until Tuesday (sorry), my family is eager to spend some time with me. It was, as always, an amazing week. I did both my hardest hike ever (Upper Yosemite Falls) and discovered [...]
May 3rd, 2010
Last year at this time I was overwhelmed with depression, anger, insecurity, and the demands of a ministry that I didn’t realize was coming to an end. The Yosemite Summit turned out to be exactly what I needed to recognize my true value before an amazing God who delights in me regardless of my performance [...]
April 25th, 2010
Is life crazy busy for you? Have you tried to get it in balance and failed? Have you striven for margin and seen it fill up over and over with church and other stuff and fought to get it out again? Have you wondered, “Can I ever win this battle to get control of my [...]
September 14th, 2009
I am eager and excited to let you know that Registration for Yosemite Summit 2010 is NOW OPEN! For details on the event explore this site, and when you are ready to apply, simply visit the registration page. For a wonderful visual overview of what you will experience on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to take a [...]
June 16th, 2009
Don’t miss the video at the end of this post! I’m still feeling the effects of Yosemite Summit 2009. It is difficult to describe this event to someone who has not gone; it is truly a wonderful trip on so many fronts. But it is my prayer that some descriptions, some pictures, quotes from the [...]