A Journey In Survival: Faith, Fire, and the Field - Teacher Guide

A Journey in Survival: Faith, Fire, and the Field - Teacher's Guide
By Michael Wheeler J.S.Tactics Ministry**Step into the wilderness, spiritually, and practically; with this transformative 21-week discipleship curriculum that fuses survival training with Christ-centered resilience. Designed for youth groups, families, and outreach ministries, this guide equips facilitators to lead students through physical challenges, emotional growth, and spiritual awakening.
More than a curriculum - this is a call to courageous faith.
Whether you're teaching in a classroom, around a campfire, or in a living room, this guide empowers you to disciple others through immersive, story-driven lessons that connect survival priorities with biblical truths. Each session is packed with hands-on drills, Scripture reflections, journaling prompts, and family devotionals; anchored in a framework of spiritual formation and practical readiness.
What's Inside:
- 21 Weekly Lessons: Each themed around survival and spiritual resilience (e.g., mindset, priorities, shelter, fire, water, rescue, legacy)
- Core Acronyms: S.T.O.P., S.P.E.A.R., and T.R.I.A.G.E.; bridging survival response with spiritual clarity
- Challenge Cards & Devotionals: Reinforce learning with take-home missions and family engagement
- Facilitator Tools: Emotional safety strategies, group dynamics guidance, and adaptive teaching tips
- Faith-Building Drills: From "Mental Edge" to "Pack It Right," students learn to respond with wisdom under pressure
- Spiritual Parallels: Every survival concept is paired with Scripture; shelter as God's refuge, fire as passion, water as living truth
Ideal For:
- Youth pastors and ministry leaders
- Christian educators and homeschoolers
- Family discipleship and outdoor ministries
- Outreach to underserved or at-risk communities
Bonus Resources:
- 26+ Teacher's Aids (e.g., Shelter in the Storm, The Quiet War, Moral Fatigue & Mental Survival)
- Facilitator Prep Week, Legacy Reflection Guide, and Emergency Faith Kit
- Printable templates, gear icons, prayer station guides, and more
Mission Statement:
Equip students to face life's wilderness, physical, emotional, and spiritual; with courage rooted in Christ.
Core Truth:
Survival isn't just about gear; it's about mindset, unity, and faith. This guide helps students discover their identity in Christ, build spiritual endurance, and walk boldly through any trial.**