Saying Yes Again and Again

Saying Yes Again and Again

My journey with ACMNP has taken me back to the same places—and to many new ones as well.  My first season was in Jackson, Wyoming, at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. Since then, I’ve returned for two more seasons there, and I’ve also continued to serve with the ministry through another winter and three summers, living and working in parks that were … Continued

Salt and Light in the Desert

In the spring of 1985, as I stood on the edge of graduating from Rhodes College with a degree in physics, my life looked neatly charted on paper — equations mastered, exams finished, a summer youth ministry role waiting back home in northwest Tennessee. Yet beneath the clarity of formulas and future plans, there was … Continued

​Zion National Park

Meaning “place of refuge,” Zion’s natural grandeur and beauty will beckon your heart to come rest.

Watchman Campground Amphitheater

Zion Lodge Auditorium

Sitting & Resting

Creation has a way of calming my heart and focusing me on God.

Blessing of a Car

The Taiwanese kids quickly became some of my favorites. When they first arrived in Zion, an ACMNP team member…

Establishing New Relationships

In my last week the ACMNP office sent an email about finishing strong.

Canyons to Waterfalls

The best thing about this summer was exploring Utah with new friends from all over the world and learning about their cultures.

Thanksgiving & Beauty

One of my favorite things to do in the park was go sit next to the river and spend time with God.