Who are we?

First and foremost, we’re two best friends who love Christ.

Currently, Preston, in addition to his job at the Center for Campus Ministry at Maryville College, is working with several ministries as a retreat leader, featured Christian Speaker, and author. Tom, as many of you know, continues to share is faith through music, youth ministry, and his career as an ER nurse. From our separate lives of ministry, we feel that God is calling us to share our faith with others, together, through our friendship. The success of this combined ministry has seemingly sprung up over night and the response has been overwhelming! In the past few months, we have had a great time meeting amazing kids and youth ministers, been invited to participate in many conferences and retreats, and have even managed to squeeze in some fun in the sun. We may not be sure where this ministry will lead us, but we are confident that with our best friend by our side and the Holy Spirit as our trail guide, we are in for a great hike!

So, what’s with the name?

We love the mountains. Hiking is a great escape for those of us who feel like we spend our lives wandering. In the mountains the destinations are clear, the paths are often times clearly marked, and there are even clear rules and warnings along the way, like "don't feed the bears" and "watch for falling rocks". Everything you need for the journey is on your back and reality is simple.

Although you can hike alone, it’s always more enjoyable and safer to go with a friend.
If you read the Book of Acts, it seems like the last time anyone got a clear and unmistakable view of Christ it was on a mountain at His ascension into heaven. On the top of the Mount of Olives the Apostles saw Jesus for the last time on Earth. On that mountain top the veil between heaven and earth was thinned and angels spoke unambiguously. And what did the angels say? Well, as the apostles strained their necks and narrowed their eyes to the sky, the angels, standing next to them on earth, said, "Men of Galilee, why do you stand their looking at the sky?"

Just like that their eyes were snapped back to the reality of the world. No more parables or great sermons directly from God’s own mouth. Now it was up to them, and us, to discern God's will. At this point the Apostles walked off the mountain to Jerusalem, and, sometimes, I think it has been downhill for the rest of us ever since. However, God didn’t leave us alone; we have faith in the Holy Spirit and in each other. So there we find ourselves on the mountain top, wandering and searching, looking for clarity, listening for angels, and hiking for Jesus.

:: We need your help and YOUR EFFORT COUNTS ::

1. Since we're just starting out, we'd like to hear what you have to say if you've already experience an event with Preston and Tom. Please, email us your comments or captions, so we can post them here online for others to see! (Sweet)

3. We want you to join in on the fun! We'd like more than anything to be a part of your church or school event. Our schedules are getting full, so contact us today!
(our capabilities range from concerts, retreats, workshops, high school youth groups, college groups and creatively many more)

email thoughts, ideas, & inspirations to:
preston@hiking4jesus.com /or/ tom@tomwiesner.com