Exploring How God Teaches Through Adventure and Calls Us to Do the Same
by Bruce Dunning
by Bruce Dunning
Endorsements
“Few books have been written about adventure learning from a Christian perspective. Given the rich history of adventure learning that is found in the Bible, this lack of literature is an irony that many in the field of faith-based adventure education have long lamented. Recognizing this gap in literature, Bruce...
— Amy Smallwood
Assistant Professor of Outdoor Leadership, Simpson University
Board member and former president of Christian Adventure Association
“Biblical adventures were divinely designed to transform God’s people and Bruce Dunning’s comprehensive review teaches us how to facilitate similar adventure learning today! This has the potential to be the main textbook for any Christian outdoor leadership course—it is written with an educational flow while...
— Andy Bathje
Executive Director of Confrontation Point Ministries
Professor of Outdoor Recreation
Asbury University
“Bruce Dunning has spent decades immersing himself in the study of adventure and the scriptures to bring us these biblical principles of adventure that can be applied in, and beyond, the outdoors. He spells them out in theory and with specific, practical applications so that any willing leader or educator can be...
— Craig Lomax
Co-founder of Rock-N-Water and Kids In Creation
“I teach Adventure Education at a college that intentionally integrates faith and learning. Bruce Dunning has put together in one handy book the essential principles of Adventure Education with all the Biblical references one might want to illustrate these points. For me it is a go-to resource I will use in all my...
— Cyd Quarterman
Assistant Professor, Outdoor Leadership and Education
Toccoa Falls College
“It was with great pleasure and excitement that I read this book. Without a doubt Bruce Dunning has focused on two life-altering realities: the life saving power of God through His Son, Jesus Christ, and the life changing power of adventure learning. For lay-people and ministers alike, this is a must read book. Bruce...
— Dick Hammond
Co-author of “The Empty Bag”
Owner of Leadership on the Move
“God of Adventure is a seminal and significant piece of work that will definitely bless those in Christian adventure ministries and beyond. Bruce Dunning’s detail in carefully searching Scripture to support specific principles he developed is excellent as he weaves together a biblical/theological perspective on...
— Dr. Bud Williams
Associate Professor Emeritus at Wheaton College
“The idea that individuals can grow through challenging situations and become people of greater strength and faith is not new— it permeates the Bible and stories throughout human history. In this text, Bruce Dunning takes this concept and provides a firm biblical foundation, and then offers some practical guidance on...
— Dr. Lester R. Zook
Outdoor Ministry and Adventure Leadership
Eastern Mennonite University
1270 Kennisis Lk. Rd. Box 138
