Strengthening Families
Empowering the Young
Expanding God’s Kingdom
For the eagerly waiting creation
waits for the revealing of the sons and daughters of God.
Romans 8:19
Launching youth toward the holistic fullness
of their potential in Christ
Sons & Daughters Adventure will offer:
Christian Discipleship
- Camps
- Retreats
- Training for parents & families
- Homeschool & Youth Classes
Youth Internships for Marketplace Ministry
- SANDD will oversee internships among various businesses, organizations and trades representing the seven areas of society (business, education, arts & entertainment, religion, family & health, government, & media)
The Vision
One sustainable property where youth and families can be discipled holistically.
Intimacy with Christ and the Word of God is the foundation.
From here, we help:
* youth discover and grow in their unique giftedness in order to bring Kingdom transformation to the world around them,
* parents/adults learn how to empower children and youth.
New and old technologies are brought together, trades can be practiced and small businesses are a breeding ground for discipling as well as nurturing talents, gifts, wisdom and growth. We want to be a training ground for the next generation of culture transformers, even as we are a service to the local community.
We are in the process of securing a property in the Colorado Springs area where we can partner together with our two other entities to fulfill the whole dream.
(see below for how they will all work together).
PARTNER WITH US
TO SECURE THE PROPERTY
PROBLEM: Limited educational, discipleship, mentoring & entertainment opportunities for families and youth that truly empower youth to become all they were created to be.
Thus they are limited in:
- impacting the world and bringing Kingdom transformation to every sector of society
- walking in union life with Christ
- developing their unique giftedness
A SOLUTION: Three entities working together in ONE PLACE to create a ranch, town square, & entertainment complex
- Where families & youth can be mentored through camps, retreats, conferences, education, mentortainment, classes, hands-on practice, & internships to walk with Christ & become Kingdom transformers in all sectors of society (business, religion, education, government, media, arts & entertainment, family & medicine)
- The surrounding community is blessed & served
Our Three Partnering Entities:
Click on the Entities Below to Learn More About Their Roles in the Vision
SANDD is the non-profit arm
LVI is the immersive entertainment and media production arm
(Learn more on LVI’s role here)
WR is the infrastructure arm
(Learn more on WR’s role here)
PARTNER WITH US
TO SECURE THE PROPERTY!
What Makes Us Unique?
- We believe young people can and need to learn to walk closely with God while they are young.
- We believe parents and parental training is an integral part of all we do.
- We believe God has created each young person uniquely, with God-given gifts meant to specifically impact various areas of society (business, religion, education, government, media, arts & entertainment, family & medicine) for His Kingdom. We aim to offer internship opportunities for youth with Kingdom values in all of these areas of society.
- We believe mentortainment (mentoring entertainment) can also be one of the ways to meet young people where they are at and give them fun, exciting and relevant avenues to learn the ways of God.
- We are intentionally intergenerational and holistic. We understand that discipling children and youth are not done merely on Sunday mornings, Wednesday evenings and an occasional camp. It takes the family and a Kingdom community to raise up a generation that will walk with Christ in the fullness of their destiny.
- We aim to replace the ungodly “discipleship” of the world that is offered through various types of media, entertainment and education.
Desired Outcomes
- Stronger Families
- Parents more skilled at discipling and empowering their children
- Stronger intergenerational bonds and learning
- Stronger walks with God for all involved
- Whole families and their community working together and aiming to bring Kingdom change in society
- Students discovering their uniqueness, how God develops leaders over time, and how to walk with God as they bring Kingdom transformation to the world around them, with a marketplace ministry heart & mindset
- Students’ ability to relate across cultural and societal differences, with insight
- Students having basic business skills and understanding
- Students understanding the spiritual dynamics impacting the world around them & how to address them
- Students will have growing experience in careers, trades and arts of their interest and will be able to sell their creations/services
- Students will have fun in healthier, more life-giving ways
- The model is multiplied and spread to other locations
Founders
Dr. Karissa Glanville Ross – teacher, speaker, author, and expert in Children’s Spirituality. Karissa has been working with and mentoring children and youth for decades in a variety of settings, both formal and informal. From schools, to small groups, children’s church and even through novels, her goal has been to see young people reach the fullness of their potential in Christ…and have fun along the way! She has received a BA in Social Work, Teaching Credential, MDiv, and a PhD in Intercultural Studies with an emphasis on Children’s Spirituality. But don’t let the titles fool you. She’s an imaginative child at heart, who would much rather live in a tree house. She was homeschooled as well as a public school teacher. She has traveled, taught or worked on every continent except Antarctica. She loves writing faith-based fiction that mentors children and youth through fun and imagination. She also writes non-fiction for parents, youth and those who work with children/youth. Over the last 15 years, she has run a small publishing house, and more recently, also managed various properties. Her books can be found at www.KRoss.ink.
Lowell Ross – architect, mentor, blacksmith. Lowell is a well-respected architect in all genres of building and is owner of a highly regarded architectural firm. He is a long-time resident of the Colorado Springs area and carries a passion for and deep understanding of Colorado history. He has a well-rooted grasp on how the local community works and the importance of building partnerships between our enterprises and the local community. He is a loving father of three, has a deep passion for mentoring others, and has mentored many through the ministry, Celebrate Recovery. Lowell is an outdoor adventurist and former outdoor director for a local Christian camp and in numerous other outdoor settings. He has spent time doing mission work through architecture in India and Mexico, and with youth in Europe. He is also a skilled blacksmith, mechanic, and antique machinist…and his puns are legendary.
Advisory Board:
Former Camp Director + Lawyer + Retired Seminary Professor + Farmer & Business Owner + Business Consultant + Pastor & Counselor + A Teenager + Homeschooling Mom & Worship Leader
My son’s favorite part is the lesson.
Parent
My son has learned so much.
He always wants to come back!
Parent