A Call To Action
I’m fundraising for an exciting mission that God has called me to, and I need support from people like you!
“Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: if one of them falls down, one can help the other up. ”
I will be leading a transformative mission through Seeds Wilderness Therapy, where we combine the restorative power of nature with the healing message of Jesus Christ, and I need your help to make that a reality.
Unlike traditional backpacking ministries, we’re uniquely equipped to serve teens with moderate to severe behavioral challenges. These teens have veered off track and urgently need hope. This isn’t just a program; it’s my calling to guide these teens toward lasting change through faith, and the need is undeniable.
The Crisis Facing Our Teens
Today’s teens are in crisis. A staggering 42% of high school students report chronic depression, and 22% have seriously considered suicide. They face pressures we never imagined, such as social media overload, fractured families, and a world that feels chaotic. For kids with major clinical issues, traditional therapies often fall short.
Many end up in secular wilderness programs or long-term treatment centers, costing families tens of thousands of dollars and separating them for years. The system is failing them, and the need for a better way is urgent.
Sources: CDC, Youth Risk Behavior Survey: Data Summary & Trends Report: 2011–2021, 2023
Why Wilderness works…
…and what’s missing.
I’ve spent my career in secular wilderness and adventure therapy, from direct care to executive leadership. I’ve witnessed firsthand how nature catalyzes profound change.
Physically, it resets sleep cycles, integrates movement, and nourishes with fresh air and good food. Mentally, it disconnects teens from addictive devices and the hyper-technological world. Socially, it builds relationships through a community model where bonds are forged daily. And practically, it empowers through hard skills like building a fire or setting up camp in the rain.
I’ve seen miracles in the wilderness—lives transformed in ways therapy rooms can’t replicate. But secular programs miss the true change agent: Jesus Christ. They lean on talk therapy when they should lean on the gospel.
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.”
Our Christ-Centered Solution
At Seeds Wilderness Therapy, we take what works - wilderness immersion and community - and anchor it in biblical counseling, with Jesus at the core.
Our 40-day wilderness program, followed by three years of support, is designed to heal teens and reunite families quickly, because God intended families to be together.
Unlike costly secular programs, we aim to make this accessible, reducing costs to a few thousand dollars or offering full scholarships.
And the results speak for themselves: 75% of our graduates report transformational change three years later, a HUGE improvement over secular models.
Lives Changed, Faith Strengthened
Our students don’t just heal, they grow in faith. Many strengthen their relationship with Christ; some come to faith for the first time.
We’ve celebrated river baptisms in the field, watched graduates become missionaries or attend seminaries, and seen families renew their faith through local church communities.
By planting Seeds programs across the country, we’re making this gospel-centered solution geographically and financially accessible to families who need it most. The world has tried and failed. Now it’s our turn to make a difference.
Join Our Mission: Donate Today!
I’m building a team of supporters to bring this vision to life, and I need your help.
My goal is to raise $2,600 a month to fully fund my role at Seeds Wilderness Therapy, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
Every tax-deductible donation goes directly to supporting my salary and ministry expenses, helping us reach teens and families in crisis.
Will you join me as a financial supporter or prayer warrior?
Your gift can spark transformation, one life at a time.