A Christian Ministry In The National Parks

ACMNP is committed to leadership development. Through an expanded application process, participants are selected for advanced leadership training, including a professional leadership assessment experience and opportunities for the practical application of leadership efforts at the national training conferences and in the parks. Pastoral leadership experience and leadership development is encouraged by providing scholarships ranging from $500 to $4,000 to qualified seminary students who serve as team members. This year, 10 individuals participated in the advanced leadership program. There were 28 total scholarships offered including 11 seminary scholarships, 14 for the advanced leadership program, and 3 who were selected for their exceptional service in season.

ACMNP organizes and leads short-term service-oriented trips to national parks for the purposes of experiencing park ministry, worship in parks, volunteer services and leadership development. This year, 84 individuals participated in these experiential service trips.