Adventure Curriculum

The Adventure Curriculum is built from personal testimonies and discussions with mature entrepreneurs, businessmen, educators and pastors in Christ. These believers will have ongoing discussions with the young men, as outlined below.

Open Air
This will be the first group activity the young men have when coming to Seed 4 Life. The canoeing, camping, hiking and bicycling will physically and mentally challenge them. These group activities will provide opportunity for the young men to have common experiences connecting them to one another, while also laying a foundation to investigate every issue of life together.

Apologetics
Our apologetics curriculum is comprehensive, but introductory. The material is very accessible for those who don’t have any background in apologetics, while remaining weighty enough for those who do. It will also serve as a springboard to dig in deeper on some of the topics.

Auto Maintenance
Young men will shadow certified trained mechanics, working side by side in a mid-size, second generation auto mechanic shop. They will be exposed to a strong work ethic through basic car maintenance (oil changes, tire rotations, inspections), and building maintenance (keeping the shop neat and clean).

Building and Maintaining a Home, Basic Woodworking
Much of the process of building and maintaining of a home will be learned in classroom discussions with experienced, licensed homebuilders. Woodworking will be learned while working with craftsmen firsthand in the construction of simple outdoor furniture.

Financial Planning: The Nuts and Bolts of Managing Money
Young men will examine what the Word of God teaches in regards to finances; emphasizing an understanding of needs and wants, the dangers of debt and other components of a healthy financial plan.

Gun Safety and Basic Shooting Course
Young men will learn from an NRA Certified Instructor the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude for owning and operating a pistol safely. Throughout this one-day training, they will gain appreciation and understanding of guns and their use.

Hunting and Fishing Local Game
Much of the skill of hunting and fishing will be discussed in the classroom environment from an experienced, licensed hunter. The young men will not go hunting, but will observe first hand the preparation of wild game to provide food for themselves and others.

Health and Nutrition
The young men will examine their own personal diets and health in light of Scripture and basic nutrition. They will learn to discern the benefits and harms of various food options. Learning how to plan and prepare healthy meals and snacks throughout the day will also be a priority.

Personal Fitness
The Personal Fitness training will instruct and practice the different aspects of personal fitness. The young men will be taught how to make their own personal exercise regiment, based upon individual needs, abilities and schedules.

The Reality of God, His Wisdom and Hard Work
The young men will learn of the faithfulness of God to provide for us, and that He is indeed purposeful in leading us in a life that matters. They will also be taught the value of excelling in a career given to you by God to do. Seeking and yielding to Him will be taught as the only successful path according to God’s economy.

Additionally, the young men will be given understanding weekly in areas such as:

• Recognizing the voice of God
• Recognizing the character of the Father
• Yielding their words and actions to God’s righteousness
• Using Greek to study their Bibles
• Working within and supporting a local group of believers