SWO Stories

“The community at Snowbird Outfitters was one of the major chapters in my life that I look back on today to check my motives for why I do what I do.  I was 17 years old and very confused about the character of God and His church.  I came to Snowbird with a heavy heart and many questions about myself, the Lord, and what makes a man that seeks after God’s own heart content.  As the days went by I was moved by how much attention and energy was put into showing me who God is and who I was as a Christ follower.  I am eternally grateful for the Snowbird Outfitters staff’s relentless pursuit of God and the pure definition of ministry they displayed to me.  The truth that was displayed to me as I served and worshiped at Snowbird Outfitters has been a timeless reminder to me of the beautiful story of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.  The Holy Spirit still uses the ministry of Snowbird Outfitters to remind me who’s I am.  I am grateful.”

Zach Williams
Worship Leader
Trinity Grace Church, Brooklyn, NY

“It is a real joy for me to commend to you the ministry of Snowbird Wilderness Outfitters.  Steve and Billie Faye Coleman, along with their family, have been given a God-sized vision of a way to invest in the lives of today’s youth.  Snowbird camp staff provide great teaching from God’s word as well as insight on how to apply biblical principles that will help your young people develop strong, Christian character and a biblical perspective on life.  They will leave encouraged, challenged, and better prepared to withstand the pressures that they face daily. This retreat facility is located in the beautiful North Carolina mountains providing a great rustic setting for tremendous outdoor and indoor activities, teaching them team building and leadership skills, as well as music and drama.  They will enjoy “hanging out” time with godly counselors who love Jesus and want to invest their lives in reaching and discipling young people.

I believe your young people will greatly benefit from their experience at Snowbird Wilderness Outfitters camps.”

Johnny Hunt
Senior Pastor
First Baptist Church Woodstock

“At The Baptist College of Florida, we are excited about this partnership with Snowbird Wilderness Outfitters and the O.L.D. School Program. It provides us with another opportunity to train students in leadership skills in a theological context that is consistent with our programs. It also gives those students looking for and needing academic credit for this training an opportunity to receive it, so it is a winning situation for all involved. Snowbird has a great program and a well trained and qualified staff, but most important they are men and women of deep faith with a commitment to not only training students in outdoor skills, but discipling them for ministry, and this is a partnership we can and do feel very good about.”

David Coggins
Baptist College of Florida

“Choosing a camp is often a decision between a fun, beautiful, adventurous facility or strong leadership and great teaching for your students.  At Snowbird, these two things collide.  You’ll have an unforgettable experience and challenging Gospel-centered teaching from the Word of God.  I love Snowbird Outfitters”

Ben Dockery
Director of Alumni Relations
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

“Over the last few years I have been able to develop a relationship with Brody Holloway and some of the folks at SWO.  It has been an encouragement to me and the desire I have to impact students with the Gospel, through the use of the outdoors.  These guys are passionate about students and about using ALL the tools God has given us to reach them with the love and message of the Gospel.  I can honestly say that God changes lives at SWO.”

Brock Ray
Host of “Brock Ray’s World of Outdoors” television program

“There are only a few men in this world that I know that have a passion for young people and the great outdoors.  Brody Holloway is one of those men.  He has not only built a great camp in the mountains of western North Carolina, but he has also spiritually built up young kids and adults, by winning them to Christ and helping them to grow in their Christian walk.  As I have traveled the world, I have witnessed a mass exodus of young men and women leaving their faith behind to follow after temporal things here on earth.  Brody sees and understands this trend.  That is why Brody, his family, and the staff are committed to work with young people, by speaking boldly, sincerely, and relevantly to a generation that needs to hear the Gospel.  Brody is able to talk about biblical principles and to make them relevant truths to live by for today.  Brody is definitely impacting his generation and the world for the better.”

Will Graham
Assistant Director of Billy Graham Training Center

“I am happy to commend Snowbird’s ministry.  They are committed to the gospel of Jesus Christ, and desire to see young people saved and for them to grow in Christ.”

Thomas R. Schreiner
James Buchanan Harrison Professor of New Testament
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Louisville, Kentucky

“The staff of Motor Racing Outreach has worked with Snowbird Wilderness Outfitters for a number of years.  Throughout that time we have found them to be a ministry of impact as well as a ministry of integrity.  We are impressed by their commitment to their cause, proclaiming “The Gospel of Jesus Christ” above all else.”

Billy E. Mauldin, Jr.
President and CEO
Motor Racing Outreach