January 2015

Dr. Andrew Snelling provides life-changing instruction on every Canyon Ministries Adventure.  Click here to watch and listen as Andrew provides a brief (4 min.) description of the formation of Grand Canyon. Dr. Snelling serves Canyon Ministries in many significant ways.  He serves on the Christian Leaders Trip team, guides a 9-day river trip every April, and is an associate board member.  Andrew provides countless other actions of encouragement and support to the mission of Canyon Ministries.  I have the privilege of joining Andrew on the river beginning April

Guy Forsythe on the North Rim of Grand Canyon   Guy Forsythe retired from teaching in Ohio and move to Sedona because God made it clear that was the right place.  Guy and his wife, Cindy were unclear why God had chosen Sedona.  But since their move, they began a creation ministry in Sedona called, "Crying Rocks".  Guy and Cindy have stood firm on the truth of God's word by sending a quarterly creation newsletter to every address in Sedona.  These are bold steps that have advanced the kingdom of Christ and

Dr. Terry Mortenson Click here to watch Dr. Mortensen (he is on the back left of the boat) ride through Hermit rapid in 2011.   Dr. Terry Mortensen is a rich blessing to the Kingdom and to Canyon Ministries.  Jude 3; 1 Corinthians 1:8; 6:13; 2 Corinthians 1:21; Galatians 5:1; Philippians 1:27; and 1 Thessalonians all speak of standing firm and contending for the faith.  This is a great description of Terry.  He contends for the faith around the globe.  He stands firm and proclaims the gospel with passion and heart. Terry

Today is the beginning of a blog series dedicated to the people that serve through Canyon Ministries.  Hearts are embodied by people.  Therefore, the people are the heart of Canyon Ministries.  God has been faithful to bring talented, godly people to partner with us in serving the kingdom.  We want to tell you a bit about them and encourage your heart by getting a glimpse of theirs. Dr. Bill Barrick of Master's Seminary teaching at Bridge Canyon campsite August of 2014.   Dr. Bill Barrick has been serving the kingdom all

Mohave Point sunset Pastor Milz faithfully serves the Lutheran church in Kimball, MN.  For a time, I had the privilege of serving the Kimball community as a fellow clergyman with Pastor Milz.  On the occasion of a funeral, Pastor Milz shared 4 little words with me just as I was about to lead the service.  He looked me right in the eye and said, "Give them the gospel."  Our life is defined entirely by the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus (the Gospel).  It shapes all of eternity and