activities · 3
what they do
direct service · 3
- Guided Tours and Outdoor Adventures in the Grand Canyon and Southern Utah Guided Environmental Field TripsLeads daily and multi-day guided tours including rim tours, walking tours, hiking expeditions, backpacking trips, and rafting adventures in the Grand Canyon and southern Utah. These include themed itineraries such as the Trail of Time Walking Tour, Inner-Canyon Hikes, and Triple Park Tours, serving over 32,700 guests and logging 17,534 guiding hours to date.
- Large Group and Educational Tours for Churches, Schools, and Organizations Guided Environmental Field TripsOrganizes and facilitates large group tours ranging from 15 to over 100 participants, including customized itineraries for churches, schools, and other organizations. Offers multi-day, scalable tour options and visits to sites such as Petrified Forest National Park, Painted Desert, Sunset Crater Volcano, and Wupatki National Monument.
- Participation in Religious and Creationist Conferences and Events Christian Prayer & Discipleship IntensivesOperates outreach booths and hosts events at major religious and creationist gatherings such as the Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting and the Creation Research Society conference. Also hosts special evening events featuring creationist speakers such as Dr. Steve Austin.
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- Faith-based experiential education through outdoor adventures faith-based_outdoor_educationCanyon Ministries uses guided outdoor adventures—such as rim tours, backpacking, and river rafting—as immersive, experiential settings to teach biblical creation and integrate "God's Word and God's World," creating life-changing educational experiences grounded in a Christian worldview.
- Relational evangelism through in-person outreach relational_evangelismThe organization engages individuals at religious gatherings using relational conversations and experiential offerings to share its mission, build connections, and invite participation in its programs.
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what they call their work
Adaptive Hiking Adventures (with Luke5Adventures)
Partnership with Luke5Adventures to offer backpacking adventures at the Grand Canyon for individuals with disabilities using specialized wheelchairs.
Family-Oriented Grand Canyon River Trips (with Focus on the Family)
Collaboration with Focus on the Family to offer river trips that integrate biblical teachings and family values.
Field Experiences for Seminary Students (with The Master's Seminary)
Partnership with The Master's Seminary to provide practical field experiences for seminary students, integrating biblical teachings with real-world applications.
Grand Canyon Daily Tours
Offers various daily tours in Grand Canyon National Park including Rim Tours, Walking Tours, and Guided Hiking Tours, incorporating biblical creation teaching.
Grand Canyon Group Tours
Customizable group tours for churches, schools, and organizations, offering vehicle-based rim tours and walking tours with biblical narration.
Grand Canyon River Trips
Multi-day rafting expeditions on the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon, combining adventure with biblical creation teaching.
Guided Backpacking Trips
Multi-day guided backpacking trips in the Grand Canyon and Southern Utah, focusing on connecting participants with the Creator through outdoor experiences.
Painted Desert & Petrified Forest Tours
Large group tours from Flagstaff to the Painted Forest and Petrified Forest National Park, exploring geological and biblical significance.
Sunset Crater & Wupatki Tours
Tours to Sunset Crater Volcano and Wupatki National Monuments, exploring volcanic formations and Native American ruins with a focus on biblical history and the post-Flood migration.
relationships · 5
who they work with
- Answers in Genesis Partner — Partners to provide Grand Canyon river trips and special event tours that highlight creation science and biblical history.
- Creation Research Society Partner — Attends and connects with participants at their annual conference.
- Dr. Steve Austin Partner — Geologist who participated in an evening event.
- Pensacola Christian College Partner — Attends a conference hosted at Pensacola Christian College.
- Southern Baptist Convention Partner — Participating in the 2026 Annual Meeting & Pastors’ Conference through exhibit booth presence.