Partnership
Professional Partners
Working together with churches, ministries, and organizations to expand Christ-centered wilderness discipleship.
Every person who steps into the Italian Alps with Into the Wilderness encounters something far deeper than adventure. They encounter community. Identity. Purpose. The presence of God.
These experiences happen because churches, ministries, and organizations choose to link arms with us. Outdoor ministry is not meant to stand alone — when we share resources and vision, the impact multiplies. Partnerships allow us to:
- Encourage and equip wilderness leaders
- Provide Christ-centered training and community
- Expand access to transformational outdoor programs
- Offer safe, high-quality adventure ministry
- Invest in the next generation of believers
Our ministry partners
Christian Adventure Association
Exists to glorify Christ by supporting wilderness and adventure leaders around the world — encouraging, equipping, and connecting those who use creation as a space for discipleship. Their partnership strengthens our commitment to excellence, safety, and spiritual depth.
Climbers for Christ
Brings the Gospel to mountainous regions where many missionaries cannot go — mirroring our desire to meet people where they are, physically and spiritually.
Wilderness Ministry Institute (WMI)
Equips leaders to help young people encounter Jesus through wilderness experiences, closely aligned with our mission.
WilderneSS (Spiritual Solitude)
Creates structured wilderness-solitude experiences for leaders seeking spiritual formation through silence, stillness, and reflection.
Partner churches
Churches across the USA join us as mission partners, supporting summer ITW staff who raise financial backing to serve — keeping programs accessible and affordable.
Ways you can partner with ITW
Financial partnership
Support staff missionaries, sponsor participants, or invest in program development.
Church partnership
Invite your congregation into meaningful ministry through prayer, giving, and shared mission.
Organizational collaboration
Join us in training leaders, sharing resources, or developing wilderness discipleship initiatives.
Prayer support
Stand with us in spiritual covering as we guide people into deeper encounters with God.
Volunteer & leadership
Train with us, serve alongside us, or help lead future trips.
Ready to explore partnership?
We would love to connect, dream together, and discern how God might use our shared vision to reach even more hearts.