"As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.” Ephesians 4:1-3  
How many times have you tried to navigate difficult times by yourself because you are a church leader?

What would happen if the church was the tightest knit community on the face of the planet?

What would happen if every ministry leader could be vulnerable in a safe place so they could live in freedom?

What would happen if every conflict between church leaders was resolved?

 What if the church made every effort to maintain perfect unity?
Mountain Gateway's Wilderness Leadership Intensive (WLI) is a backpacking expedition for pastors and their staff, designed to answer just those questions.

We engage with God and others on a mental, physical and spiritual level for focused team building and individual growth. 

Our goal is to eliminate the loneliness that church leaders face by further developing vulnerability and deep relationships within church staff.
 
The private learning environment of the backcountry creates a safe place for you and the leaders of your church to grow and make mistakes together. We teach people how to be leaders and followers, regardless of personality type.

We eliminate the distractions of daily life and church culture so that we can direct our eyes solely on the main goal of church ministry: discipleship.

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Every individual and organization is unique.  Your calling, your ministry, your culture and community are all unique and specifically created for the purpose that God has placed in your heart. 
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That is why Mountain Gateway creates custom coursed for their WLI participants.  Trip duration, location, and curriculum focus are all designed to facilitate your learning objectives and the needs of your group.  

    Apply for a WLI Custom Course

    Tell us about your organization’s culture, strengths, and challenges.  We want to build on the foundation you have already laid with your church or organization in order to build a custom program specifically designed to meet your learning objectives.
Jesus came and told his disciples, “I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth. Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Matt. 28:18-20

“So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up.” Ephesians 4:11-12