Canyon Ministries

2023 Grand Canyon River Trips Launch
2023-04-21 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Phoenix) | Grand Canyon River Trip
2023 Grand Canyon River Trips Begin!
Visit canyonministries.org/river-trips for trip information and itinerary.
4/21-4/29 9 $3,585 Answers in Genesis: In-depth Geology with Dr. Andrew Snelling & Nate Loper
5/13-5/16 4 $1,875 Stargazer Special with Nate Loper
5/25-5/28 4 $1,875 Focus on the Family charter trip with Doug Birnie & Nate Loper.
6/9-6/12 4 $1,875 Stargazer Special with Nate Loper
6/19-6/25 7 $3,450 Answers in Genesis: Geology by Day, Astronomy by Night with Dr. Danny Faulkner & Adam Huff
7/2-7/10 9 — Christian Leaders Trip with Dr. Mortenson, Dr. Snelling, Dr. Whitmore, & Dr. Lyon
8/4-8/10 7 $3,450 Answers in Genesis, In-depth Geology with Dr. John Whitmore & Nate Loper
8/12-8/15 4 $1,875 Answers in Genesis: Apologetics with Bryan Osborne & Adam Huff
8/19-8/22 4 $1,875 Biblical Studies: Genesis 1 to 11 with Dr. Bill Barrick & Nate Loper

TALK • Exodus Epicenter: Evidence From Egypt with Nate Loper
2023-02-16 18:00 - 19:30 | Arizona Origins Science Association (AzOSA), 6555 Townsend Winona Rd, Flagstaff, 86004
Join Nate’s talk on Exodus Epicenter: Evidence From Egypt, as he presents support for the biblical Exodus of the Hebrew people, as seen through the perspective of Egyptology. Who was the pharaoh of the Exodus? Where was the Red Sea crossing? What physical and circumstantial evidence do we find that supports the Bible’s description of these events? Learn this and more in Nate’s exciting talk from first-hand investigative studies in Egypt.
Nate Loper is the Executive Director for Canyon Ministries, providing Grand Canyon biblical creation-themed adventures and tours to thousands of people each year. Apart from a passion for geology, he has also studied and taught biblical archaeology of the Ancient Near East in schools and museums around the world. Currently in studies for a master’s degree in Ancient Civilizations, his dissertation work focuses on the 12th–15th Egyptian Dynasties and Second Intermediate Period “Hyksos” culture as it relates to the Hebrew Israelites in Egypt.
Monthly meeting for the Arizona Origins Science Association Coconino County branch in Flagstaff, AZ.
Meeting at Calvary Baptist Church starts at 6:00 pm.

Student Tour: Denver Museum of Nature & Science
2022-12-03 10:00 - 15:00
Join Nate Loper on a biblical creation tour of the Denver Museum of Nature and Science on Saturday, December 3rd! This exciting and dynamic tour is will dive into creation apologetics and understanding God’s World in light of God’s Word.
This tour is designed to engage students in the 4th-12th grade. Adults without students will not be able to attend. We are limited to 15 people total, so please only one parent per family/group.
Meet outside the main museum entrance at 10:00 am.
Cost includes museum entry and guided tour. Bring money for lunch there at the museum.

Space and Astronomy
Animals and Biology
Dinosaurs and Paleontology
Biblical Archaeology
Creation Apologetics

Speaking: Denver Society of Creation
2022-12-01 19:00 - 20:30
Nate Loper to speak at the Denver Society of Creation

Title: Grand Canyon: A Flood of Evidence
No other place on earth exhibits evidence of the global Flood in Genesis quite like the Grand Canyon. Learn of the “rock-solid” features found there that support the biblical account. Then hear the latest in ongoing field research and geologic modeling related to the carving of the Grand Canyon itself.

Mt. Zion Lutheran Church
500 Drake Street Denver, CO 80221

Conference: A Flood of Evidence
2022-11-04 - 2022-11-05
El Paso, Texas – November 4 & 5
Information and registration may be found here
Friday, Nov 4th
9:00am-11:30am Dino Track guided hike with Dr. Whitmore & Nate Loper ($15 suggested donation per person).
6:00-6:30 Conference kick-off, booths and worship (Church Location TBA soon!)
6:30pm First session- Nate Loper, “The Grand Canyon, the flood & breached dam”
7:00pm break
7:15pm Dr. Whitmore: The Coconino Sandstone, the flood & folded layers
8:15pm Dismissed

Saturday, Nov 5th (location TBA soon)
8:00am Doors open, registration, booths & drop kids off at nursery (8:30am)
9:00am Opening Main Session- Dr. Whitmore: The Mechanisms of the flood
10:30am Break & booths
11:00am Breakout # 1
Children breakout: Topic and Teacher TBA soon
Beginner: “Creation evangelism & the next generation,” Caleb Harrelson, (Engage Apologetics)
Intermediate: “Feasibility of the Ark,” Charlie Wolcott (Worldview Warriors)
12:00-1:00pm Lunch, booths and fellowship (Chick Fil la boxes)
1:00pm Breakout # 2
Children: Topic and Teacher TBA soon
Beginner: Biblical Genealogies & the Biblical Timeline, Caleb
Intermediate: The Theology of the Flood, Charlie Wolcott
Intermediate: Nate Loper- Archaeological evidence for the Exodus
2:00pm Break & booths
2:30pm Final main session with Dr. Whitmore & Nate Loper: “answering the critics of the flood” (response to” 21 reasons flood never happened” article
4:00pm End of event

Zoom Meeting: Creation Fellowship Santee
2022-10-20 18:30 - 20:00
Join the online Zoom meeting hosted by the Creation Fellowship of Santee, CA as Nate gives a talk titled Grand Canyon: A Flood of Evidence
Meeting starts at 6:30 pm Pacific.
Email CreationFellowshipSantee@gmail.com for the Zoom link

Speaking: Wheaton College Creation Society
2022-10-07 19:30 - 21:30
Nate Loper speaking to the Creation Society of Wheaton College
Grand Canyon: A Flood of Evidence
No other place on earth exhibits evidence of the global Flood in Genesis quite like the Grand Canyon. Learn of the “rock-solid” features found there that support the biblical account. Then hear the latest in ongoing field research and geologic modeling related to the carving of the Grand Canyon itself.

Meyer Science Center
Wheaton College
430 Howard St, Wheaton, IL 60187

Tour: University of Chicago Oriental Institute Museum
2022-10-06 14:00 - 16:00
Join Nate Loper from Canyon Ministries and Ted Wright from Epic Archaeology on a biblical history tour of the University of Chicago’s Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures (Oriental Institute Museum).
Featuring an array of artifacts from ancient civilizations in the Bible found throughout the Ancient Near East, learn how true history supports the biblical accounts and events that it records.
Dive into a deeper understanding of some of the nations used to shape and hone the people of Israel, including those in ancient Mesopotamia, Egypt, Assyria, Babylon, Persia, and more!
Both Nate and Ted have led exciting biblical archaeology and history tours in museums around the world for hundreds of people. Together, this dynamic duo is sure to help strengthen your faith and understanding of how history and the Bible come together.
Space is limited, so sign up today!

Oriental Institute (Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures)
1155 E 58th Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60637
Limited to 15 participants 8 years and older

Speaking: Midwest Creation Fellowship Carol Stream
2022-10-04 19:00 - 21:00
Nate Loper speaking at the Midwest Creation Fellowship: Carol Stream
Grand Canyon: A Flood of Evidence
No other place on earth exhibits evidence of the global Flood in Genesis quite like the Grand Canyon. Learn of the “rock-solid” features found there that support the biblical account. Then hear the latest in ongoing field research and geologic modeling related to the carving of the Grand Canyon itself.

DVC Ministry Center
25W560 Geneva Road
Carol Stream, IL

Speaking: Midwest Creation Fellowship Antioch
2022-10-03 19:00 - 21:00
Nate Loper speaking at the Midwest Creation Fellowship: Antioch
Grand Canyon: A Flood of Evidence
No other place on earth exhibits evidence of the global Flood in Genesis quite like the Grand Canyon. Learn of the “rock-solid” features found there that support the biblical account. Then hear the latest in ongoing field research and geologic modeling related to the carving of the Grand Canyon itself.

Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church
1501 Deep Lake Road
Antioch, IL

Speaking: Midwest Creation Fellowship Monee
2022-10-01 18:00 - 20:00
Nate Loper speaking at the Midwest Creation Fellowship: Monee
Grand Canyon: A Flood of Evidence
No other place on earth exhibits evidence of the global Flood in Genesis quite like the Grand Canyon. Learn of the “rock-solid” features found there that support the biblical account. Then hear the latest in ongoing field research and geologic modeling related to the carving of the Grand Canyon itself.

Family of Faith Chuch
6645 West Steger Road
Monee, IL

25 Year Anniversary Celebration Tour
2022-09-25 - 2022-09-29
In 2022, Canyon Ministries celebrates 25 years of ministry! Founded in 1997, God has done an amazing work with the tens of thousands who have joined us on river trips, rim tours, guided hikes, and backpacking trips during that time.
Join us September 25th–29th for a special 25th Year Celebration Tour as we enjoy God’s creation in the company of so many who have been a part of this organization over the years.
Tour details and registration at canyonministries.org/celebrationtour

Christian Leaders Trip 2022
2022-07-09 - 2022-07-16 | Grand Canyon River Trip
This 8-day Grand Canyon Christian Leaders Trip is by invitation only and includes a day of teaching and learning about the Grand Canyon at the South Rim the day before our 7-day river trip launch.
This trip is a partnership with Answers in Genesis, Cedarville University, and Canyon Ministries. In includes teaching by Dr. Andrew Snelling, Dr. John Whitmore, Dr. Terry Mortenson, and Dr. Bill Barrick.

Creation Astronomy with Dr. Danny Faulkner & Nate Loper
2022-06-20 - 2022-06-26 | Grand Canyon River Trip
Join a one-of-a-kind “Geology by Day & Astronomy by Night” Grand Canyon river trip with astronomer Dr. Danny Faulkner from Answers in Genesis and Canyon Ministries Executive Director Nate Loper. Together, this dynamic duo team up again for one of our most popular and fun trips of the year!

Stargazer Special with Nate Loper & Eddy Bressler
2022-06-10 - 2022-06-13 | Grand Canyon River Trip
Experience the beauty of the night sky on this spectacular “Stargazer Special” trip with Canyon Ministries Executive Director Nate Loper and Grand Canyon guide Eddy Bressler. The trip includes a day/night at the famous Bar 10 Ranch, and is packed full of fun and adventure from start to finish!

Focus on the Family with Dale Armstrong & Nate Loper
2022-05-26 - 2022-05-29 | Grand Canyon River Trip
This invitation-only charter trip with Focus on the Family ministry supporters features teaching by Dale Armstrong from Focus on the Family and Nate Loper from Canyon Ministries.

Stargazer Special with Nate Loper
2022-05-14 - 2022-05-17 | Grand Canyon River Trip
Experience the beauty of the night sky on this spectacular “Stargazer Special” rafting trip with Canyon Ministries Executive Director Nate Loper and Grand Canyon. The trip includes a day/night at the famous Bar 10 Ranch, and is packed full of fun and adventure from start to finish!
