Peterson Outdoors Ministries

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Testimonies remind us of God’s faithfulness and encourage others to take a next step toward hope.  We celebrate every story of renewal that happens at the Lodge of Hope and around our events.

Testimonials

My experience with Peterson Outdoors Ministries exceeded all expectations. This Christian-based organization helped me understand how God has afforded opportunity for each participant to get in touch with the Words and Will of God as we move forward in life. This alone gave me renewed strength in my practice as an Ordained Minister. I had the honor of baptizing of my younger brother, his wife, and Troy Peterson, in the Lake of Hope on the grounds of the property. An honor I will Cherish forever. The staff and volunteers, helped to calm frustrations and anxiety of past experiences. They are thoughtful and respectful of the sacrifice of each participant and their families. Each participant leaves renewed, refreshed, and most of all hopeful for a better future.
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Each participant leaves renewed, refreshed, and most of all hopeful for a better future.

My experience with Peterson Outdoors Ministries exceeded all expectations. This Christian-based organization helped me understand how God has afforded opportunity for each participant to get in touch with the Words and Will of God as we move forward in life. This alone gave me renewed strength in my practice as an Ordained Minister. I had the honor of baptizing of my younger brother, his wife, and Troy Peterson, in the Lake of Hope on the grounds of the property. An honor I will Cherish forever. The staff and volunteers, helped to calm frustrations and anxiety of past experiences. They are thoughtful and respectful of the sacrifice of each participant and their families. Each participant leaves renewed, refreshed, and most of all hopeful for a better future.

Patrick Wilson, US Navy

In early 2000, I was selected for a Peterson Outdoors Ministries deer hunt. Later, being able to come back to assist other veterans in the capacity of guide and mentor, was an even more rewarding experience. my brother, who is a Vietnam veteran, also participated and was able to harvest his first deer ever. Memories like that don’t come around every day. I am deeply indebted to Peterson's for the opportunity to spend time with fellow veterans, including my brother who at that time I had not seen in over 10 years. If ever there was an organization that deserved all the positive accolades we could possibly muster, it would be Peterson Outdoor Ministries and their respective volunteers without which none of this would be possible. Thank you each and everyone from the bottom of my heart. You changed my life!
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If ever there was an organization that deserved all the positive accolades we could possibly muster, it would be Peterson Outdoor Ministries

In early 2000, I was selected for a Peterson Outdoors Ministries deer hunt. Later, being able to come back to assist other veterans in the capacity of guide and mentor, was an even more rewarding experience. my brother, who is a Vietnam veteran, also participated and was able to harvest his first deer ever. Memories like that don’t come around every day. I am deeply indebted to Peterson's for the opportunity to spend time with fellow veterans, including my brother who at that time I had not seen in over 10 years. If ever there was an organization that deserved all the positive accolades we could possibly muster, it would be Peterson Outdoor Ministries and their respective volunteers without which none of this would be possible. Thank you each and everyone from the bottom of my heart. You changed my life!

Master Chief Will Wilson (Ret), US Navy