Andrew Thornhill
I have been left with a choice. Either this physical visible world that I know so well and am so acustom to, or the spiritual invisible realm that few of us know much about. My choice is based upon the awakening that the invisible spiritual realm controls the visible realm. Abba showed me this, and He said that know you too much and there is no going back, you must follow Me now. Abba has called me to lead sons and daughters to spiritual victory and awaken them to their destiny's. I am searching for discpleship from Jesus Christ, where He can demonstrate through me, that the power of the Kingdom, if far greater than anything that the physical world can throw at us. This trip is the inception into the discpleship of Jesus Christ, and I look forward to every second of it.
Philip Cron
Last year I went on an 11 countries in 11 months trip called the world race. I grew closer to the Lord than ever before. It was a year of pouring out and reckless abandonment to the world and my selfish ambitions. Now that I am back in the states my hearts desire is to stay connected to the lord and dive even deeper into intimacy with the Father.
Catherine Trammell
Creativity has always been an important part of who I am. I feel most in tune with the Lord when viewing or making art. I feel like I am able to connect with God on a different level. I am so excited to go on this journey and get lost in God's creation. I can't wait to see how God not only uses this adventure and the people involved to shape my relationship with Him, but also guide me in the direction that He desires for me.
Erin Demeter
In this present moment of my journey of following after the Lord, He's asked me to come spend extended time with Him out in His creation to get to know His heart. I love adventure but for so many years I've let the enemy put me in a cage of fear, insecurity and intimidation. I have a many wounds that I know He wants to heal, but I haven't been still enough in one place to let Him do His work. I'm learning what grace is all about and how I don't have to work to earn God's love. It's already there ready and waiting. I want to be set free to be the woman God made me to be. I want to learn my identity as a royal princess warrior and be able to follow God's plans for my life. I also want to be activated to speak life and truth into my fellow trail mates and to be there for them as God works in their hearts and minds. Pray for team unity and vulnerability! Thank you for coming on our journey with us!
Lauren Gammel
Life is a journey. At this point in my journey, I feel led to learn more about my Creator and Savior. And what better place to seek the Father than in the simplicity of nature? Unhindered by human hands, the wilderness is where I believe God reveals His amazing glory most powerfully. As I seek to glorify God, I've realized that life isn't about trying to live for Christ, it's about trusting Christ to live for me. As I venture through this forty day trek I hope to learn more about Christ and my new identity in Him. I look forward to trusting in the ultimate sufficiency of Christ like never before as we JOURNEY INTO THE DEEP!
Jonathan Baum
Well my christian faith has been a little rocky for the past couple years but i have been staying true to what i believe and i hope i'm able to help someone look at things differently on this trip and others open my eyes to new meaning of scripture. i am so very excited to see how this trip effects my walk with Christ, being away from all distractions of this world focusing on him. I am also stuck in my life in not knowing where God wants to put me i have been praying about it for a while and this trip was brought to light to me and it sounded like a perfect fit for my situation. i feel honored to be able to share this journey with others in similar situations and i hope to learn as much as possible…JB
My faith journey has been pretty rocky over the past few years as my life has had many ups and downs. Through that time turning to god wasn't my first option but he was around every corner, waiting and watching over me. This past year I decided to begin living a healthier and more positive lifestyle and once again god is by my side, guiding me step by step to becoming the man I want to be. He has opened many doors I never thought possible and has spoken to me in many different ways. I found out about this adventure two weeks ago, I was flat broke and my rational mind thought it would be impossible to go. But as I prayed on it the money began coming together and I was accepted to go. Then when I was injured earlier this week and couldn't work to raise the rest of my money to fly out, I was given a one way plane ticket to the starting point in Utah by very gracious person I have never met. I refer to this ticket as, "My one way ticket to the beginning of life!" I want to take this trip so I can grow closer to the father and know him so I can live life as he intended and so I can serve him to the best of my ability. My trip hasn't even begun and god has already provided so much. I Love Life, I Love Nature, I Love God, Let's GO!
Well my christian faith has been a little rocky for the past couple years but i have been staying true to what i believe and i hope i'm able to help someone look at things differently on this trip and others open my eyes to new meaning of scripture. i am so very excited to see how this trip effects my walk with Christ, being away from all distractions of this world focusing on him. I am also stuck in my life in not knowing where God wants to put me i have been praying about it for a while and this trip was brought to light to me and it sounded like a perfect fit for my situation. i feel honored to be able to share this journey with others in similar situations and i hope to learn as much as possible…JB
Joshua Mayer
My faith journey has been pretty rocky over the past few years as my life has had many ups and downs. Through that time turning to god wasn't my first option but he was around every corner, waiting and watching over me. This past year I decided to begin living a healthier and more positive lifestyle and once again god is by my side, guiding me step by step to becoming the man I want to be. He has opened many doors I never thought possible and has spoken to me in many different ways. I found out about this adventure two weeks ago, I was flat broke and my rational mind thought it would be impossible to go. But as I prayed on it the money began coming together and I was accepted to go. Then when I was injured earlier this week and couldn't work to raise the rest of my money to fly out, I was given a one way plane ticket to the starting point in Utah by very gracious person I have never met. I refer to this ticket as, "My one way ticket to the beginning of life!" I want to take this trip so I can grow closer to the father and know him so I can live life as he intended and so I can serve him to the best of my ability. My trip hasn't even begun and god has already provided so much. I Love Life, I Love Nature, I Love God, Let's GO!
Sam Yellets
Leaders
Jonathan Little
We all are on a journey. Some of us are on the road that leads to Life. Some of us are on the road that leads to death. Growing up, I was told that the verses discussing these roads had to do with salvation. I was told that not a ton of people will be saved because the verse says that the road to Life is narrow and few find it. I also was told that many were going to hell because that road is wide and many find it. And then one day the Lord changed my paradigm. I was reading in Col. 3:3-4. It says that our life is hidden with Christ in God—it goes on to say that Christ IS our Life. I realized that although I was saved, much of my life and the choices I made were spent on the road that leads to death. I loved the Lord, but many decisions I chose in life were not in faith and done many times without spending much time seeking the will of the Father. I realized that it was time for me to switch roads, and journey on the one that leads to Life—that is the one that leads to Him.
Mark Washington
So basically I’m a 20 year old dude who loves the Lord, and over the past couple of years the Lord has changed a lot of things in my life and my heart. The Father has taught me a lot about just “being” and not to worry so much about the “doing”. I get stoked about being able to spend time with my Heavenly Father and just resting in Him. I’m pumped about what the Lord will do and what He wants of me during this crazy adventure of life.
Anna Woods
Since my early childhood, the Lord has given me a spirit for adventure. As I grew in my relationship with Christ, He began to reveal to me my eternal purpose-to be His chosen witness and to be in deep fellowship with Him. The Lord is good and His love endures forever. I have seen this love and His redemption over, and over again in my life. I believe I am called to be a part of sharing His nature with others. Journey into the deep will be a time like no other-learning dependence and trust in the Lord like never before. I am blessed that the Lord would allow me to be a part of this amazing team of people and experience such an incredible, life-changing time.
Miles Tiegs
For awhile now the Lord has had me on a journey drawing me into deeper intimacy with him. I feel privileged to have this opportunity to share this leg of my journey with others that have the same passion, and heart to seek our heavenly Father. I come alive in nature, and feel closer to God sitting on top of a mountain then in a church pew. I’m so excited to embark on this adventure, and see what the Lord wants to do with it……… MT
Praying grace, peace and unity on this great adventure and may God keep you all safe!