Mission
To create a synergistic environment where likeminded organizations unite for the common cause of suicide prevention.
Vision
To build a global network of partners who collaborate to heal and retore military and first responder families, women, and youth through a centralized membership program that cross-pollinates and stimulates growth and development.
Message to Ministry & Nonprofit Leaders
Welcome to the Christian Adventure Network — a community that helps each other prosper. Here, you’ll find opportunities to grow your reach, increase funding, and share resources. We are the bridge between science and religion, strengthening whole health programs by bringing together mental, physical, and spiritual experts. We’re glad you’re here and can’t wait to start working with you.
Expectations of Network Members
· Choose collaboration over competition
· Use our membership platform to vet participants and help track post-traumatic growth and development
· Recruit new members for the movement – the more members we have in our centralized database, the more opportunities everyone gets to experience
· Take part in leadership retreats – don’t burn out
· Share best practices and support other network partners
· Do not steal from other organizations (stakeholders, fundraisers, volunteers, etc.)
· Communicate like a pro – always respond within 72hrs
· No mudslinging – always talk up network peers
Member Benefits
· Access to a proven model for spiritual healing and suicide prevention
· Increased capacity, funding, and awareness of your mission
· Leadership development and strategy retreats
· Higher overall mission success rate
· A growing network of like-minded warriors and ministries
· Use of statistical data for grant writing and policy development
What We Believe
We believe healing is possible if the 10 life elements (written about in the book Saving Heroes) are equally balanced and that rehabilitation is build on the four cornerstones of faith, family, purpose, and the great outdoors.
Adventure can revive the warrior ethos, but only the four cornerstones ensure sustainable whole health. Nature grounds us in God’s creation. Faith, family, and fellowship are essential to restoring hope. We empower post-traumatic growth among veterans and first responders, help caregivers thrive, and guide the next generation toward strength and resilience before trauma begins.
Through unified action and God’s grace, suicide is preventable — and lives can be transformed.