Professional Partners
Join Us in Equipping, Transforming, and Sending a Generation to Live Out Their God-Given Purpose
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 life-changing experiences don’t happen by accident. They happen because churches, ministries, and organizations choose to link arms with us and invest in a movement that raises up youth, families, and leaders who walk back into their world transformed.
If you believe in the power of Christ-centered adventure to shape lives, we invite you to partner with us and extend this mission to even more people around the world.
Why Partnership Matters
Strengthening a Global Network of Wilderness Discipleship
Outdoor ministry is not meant to stand alone. When leaders, churches, and organizations 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 experiences
- Invest in the next generation of believers
Together, we advance a movement that brings the Gospel into creation—where God often speaks the loudest.
Our Ministry Partners
Christian Adventure Association
The Christian Adventure Association exists to glorify Christ by supporting wilderness and adventure leaders around the world. They encourage, equip, and connect those who use creation as a space for discipleship and transformation.
Their partnership strengthens our commitment to excellence, safety, and spiritual depth in all outdoor leadership.
Related Organizations We Stand Beside
Climbers for Christ
Sharing our passion for reaching people in rugged places, Climbing for Christ brings the Gospel to mountainous regions where many missionaries cannot go. Their dedication to remote evangelism mirrors our desire to meet people where they are—physically and spiritually.
Wilderness Ministry Institute (WMI)
This organization equips leaders to help young people encounter Jesus through wilderness experiences. Their vision for global outdoor discipleship aligns closely with our mission to raise up a generation grounded in identity and purpose.
WilderneSS (Spiritual Solitude)
WilderneSS creates structured wilderness-solitude experiences for leaders seeking spiritual formation through silence, stillness, and reflection. Their heart for personal transformation complements our own identity-focused wilderness approach.
Partner Churches That Fuel Our Mission
Local Churches Investing in Transformation
Churches across the USA join us as mission partners, supporting summer ITW staff who raise financial backing to serve in wilderness ministry.
Their partnership allows us to:
- Keep programs accessible and affordable
- Train leaders and volunteers
- Equip youth and families for lifelong discipleship
- Bring Christ-centered adventure to new communities
Church partnerships are foundational to our mission and essential to sustaining long-term impact.
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Why Partner With Into the Wilderness
A Shared Calling to Make Disciples
When you partner with ITW, you join a movement committed to:
- A Jesus-centered Gospel
- The authority of Scripture
- Identity formation
- Adventure as a tool for discipleship
- Authentic community
- Transformation that lasts beyond the trail
We believe God uses challenge, creation, and community to shape people into who He made them to be. Partnership makes these transformative encounters possible for more youth, more families, and more leaders.
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, life-shaping 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 and Leadership Opportunities
Train with us, serve alongside us, or help lead future trips.
Be Part of the Mission to Equip, Transform, and Send
The mountains offer a place where God meets people in profound ways. With your partnership, we can continue to bring thousands into encounters that reshape how they live, lead, and love.
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 through wilderness discipleship.
Take the Next Step
Contact our team to learn more about partnership opportunities and how your church, organization, or ministry can join us in this mission.
If you’d like, I can now create a Partner With Us landing page, a Volunteers Page, and an Internships Page that match this tone and framework.
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Christian Adventure Association
The Christian Adventure Association is a professional association and place of fellowship for those who use wilderness and adventure activities to impact lives for Christ. Their mission is to be a community that exists to glorify Christ by encouraging, edifying, educating, and equipping wilderness and adventure leaders.
Related Organizations
Climbing for Christ
“The Climbing For Christ mission is to take the Gospel to those visiting or living in mountainous areas of the world where other missionaries cannot or will not go.” www.climbingforchrist.org
Wilderness Ministry Institute
“It is our vision that young people in every culture will personally encounter Jesus Christ and have an opportunity to grow in their faith through transforming wilderness experiences.” www.wildernessministry.org
WilderneSS
“WilderneSS offers carefully designed Wilderness Spiritual Solitude excursions that provide life transforming spiritual training for the leaders of today … and tomorrow. Below are articles that explain more of the vision and spirit behind WilderneSS.” www.spiritualsolitude.org
Missionaries
- Dominic Marrone
- Linda Kitchen
- Naomi Triggs
- Patricia Flynn
- Nicholas Masten
Churches
Many local churches throughout the country financially support individual staff members who raise missionary support to work full time at ITW. The following churches give to ITW to support the mission, vision, and values of the
ministry.
- Freedom Fellowship: Highlands Ranch, CO
- Christ Community Covenant Church: Arvada, CO
- Landing Place Church: Commerce City, CO
- Cornerstone Church: Normal, IL
Partnering churches that have utilized ITW for our adventures include, but are not limited to:
- Azione Biblica, Torino
- Il Rifugio, Torino
- Il Rifugio, Milano
- Il Rifugio, Chieri
- Le Vallette, Torino
- Via Negarville, Torino
