Freedom Ministries / P.O. Box 3172 / Hampton, Va. / 2363-0172 / (757)
320-2220 / faithfreedoms.org
Jesse Carmichael provides personal challenge, outdoor and wilderness adventure staff
support to Christian evangelism , teaching and team building ministries. His emphasis
is in application of God’s word in the life situations of event participants.
Jesse’s finances are provided by gifts from faith partners.
Contact Freedom Ministries
Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom
- Team & Leadership Center, Black Mountain, N.C.
- Camp Bighorn, Plains, Montana
- Youth With A Mission, Richmond, Va.
- Restoration Church Youth Ministries, Hampton, Va.
- Boy Scouts, B.S.A. Troup 50, Montreat Presbyterian Church, Montreat, N.C.
- Camp Rockmont, Black Mountain, N.C.
Certifications/Experience
Wilderness First Responder - Wilderness Medicine: First Aid, CPR, extensive lifesaving
training specific to that wilderness context or specifically any context more than
two hours from definitive care.
Adventure Guild Level 1/ Belayed Events Facilitator - ACCT Curriculum governing safety
procedures and industry best practices for belayed high events.
Level 2 ACA / Coastal Kayaking Course - 3 day course focused on paddling form and
technique, also including self and assisted rescues, familiarization with tides,
water safety and navigation.
Montreat College Wilderness Leader Certificate - Semester-long intensive wilderness
leadership emersion course involving several backcountry trips, trainings, and real
life wilderness leadership opportunities. Focus on Leadership, LNT, Risk Management,
Logistics, Technical Skills, and Teaching. All WEA Curriculum.
Rock Climbing Single Pitch Instructor - Site management, safety briefing, climbing
technique; gear selection and anchor building; Belaying, top and slingshot belays;
belay technique; rescues, belay transfers and escapes; mechanical advantage haul
systems; equipment care and storage.
Whitewater Kayaking Instructor - Class (I-II) - Boat sizing and equipment selection;
equipment care; group management; safety briefing; wet exit, river features, paddling
technique, strokes, t-rescues, c-to-c rolls, sweep roll; rescues and recovery.
Whitewater Raft Guide - Class (I-III) - Personal and group equipment; paddling technique;
safety briefing; reading rivers instruction; performing rescues; facilitation of
activities.