Kingdom Impact

Building Spiritual Foundations

Every Soldier, Sailor, Airman, Marine, Coast Guardsman, or Guardian who participates in our program hears the life-changing message of having a faith foundation and understanding their ultimate identity comes from Jesus Christ. Their response has been overwhelming. Our teams typically see 30-50% in attendance profess faith in Christ – and oftentimes even 100%.

SSO’s unique program pushes service members out of their comfort zone through outdoor activities that challenge them physically and mentally. They return to their commands having grown in ways that make them more effective as individuals and members of their units.

Our team works with local volunteers, pastors, and churches to provide connection to help ensure service members find a community where they can grow in their faith, have questions answered, and get support for the challenges they are facing.

COL Jay Harty, U.S. Army

“The organization is completely and unequivocally committed to the resiliency and spiritual fitness of our service members. And they do it through fun, challenging, and unique events for our heroes.”  ~ COL Jay Harty, U.S. Army

Army Chaplain Ed Helm

Testimony: GySgt Jose Flores

2024 Has Been an Amazing Year!

2024 Year End Update Video

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“SSO is a God-send. It’s hard to put into words the impact Rick, Kim, Randy, and Nate made in just one afternoon of unforgettable fun. What they do for active duty service members is truly a blessing.”

JC, U.S. Army Soldier from Fort Carson, CO
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“Soul Survivor Outdoor helped me come back from a dark place and saved me during a time I needed it. You could do one thing for me and keep doing what you’re doing for service members like me. My chaplain and your program helped me and I know I can’t be the only one. I appreciate it more than I could ever express.”

SGT Alexander Baran, U.S. Army
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“Wow, great to team up with SSO. They are professional in all that they do and true humble servants for the Lord. As a chaplain I could not ask for more, their team and the guides they hired provide us with a great experience (rock climbing) that enabled us to have deep spiritual conversations and testimony that day with follow on gospel focused decipleship. Thank you again and again!”

MAJ Jon Graham, Chaplain, U.S. Army
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“Rick has a genuine passion to help people and invite them to a life of hope and faith. SSO has positively impacted the lives of hundreds of young men and women through uniquely effective means of outreach. I hope more and more people get to experience these amazing programs.”

CAPT Emile Moured, Chaplain, U.S. Navy Retired
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“It was the most beneficial religious engagement I have had in my 17 years of service. I shot skeet, relaxed, ate delicious Mission BBQ, and received an uplifting message of hope while I am dealing with the chaos in my own life. I needed this and I recommend this as a place for those going through profound struggles. I would attend another if I could.”

SFC Chris Hodge, U.S. Army
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“For years the military has searched for a way to promote resiliency among junior personnel. Rick Wolf and his team have cracked the code. This program supported hundreds of young Marines in my unit and had a tremendous impact. . . .I cannot thank the SSO team enough for what they meant to my unit.”

SgtMaj Charlie Wells, U.S. Marine Corps Retired
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“My experience was amazing. . . A great shout out and appreciation to the staff and volunteers who organize and made this possible, also thanks to everyone that donates to SSO that made this possible. My morale just went up higher from this opportunity as an active duty service member.”

SPC Eduardo Rodriguez, U.S. Army
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“Great organization that is doing awesome things for active duty. I can’t recommend enough participating in one of their outdoor adventures or donating to their cause wherever able.”

GySgt Zachary Cox, U.S. Marine Corps
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“Soul Survivor Outdoors is a fantastic organization supporting service members. The foundation in Christianity and reliance on spiritual fitness provides an excellent experience for an organization. SSO provided a skydiving experience and meaningful discussion. One of the best faith based retreats I have attended in my military career!! Thank you SSO!!”

CW3 Dustin Stephenson, U.S. Army
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“Soul Survivor Outdoor holds a near and dear place to my wife and I’s heart. We love what they do for Marines in caring for their mind, their body, and their soul. There are few ministries out there, engaging Marines to the level that SSO does. . .  As someone who has been at the receiving end of one of their events, it was life changing.”

PFC Michael Hornsby, U.S. Marine Corps Reserves
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“This experience was so well done that I’m absolutely going to make it a priority to get my junior sailors involved. They deserve to experience something like this—a program that supports them as whole individuals. This organization needs to be around for many years, long after Rick has passed the torch. I can’t wait to see it grow and reach even more service members.”

Petty Officer Third Class Sam Goodwin, U.S. Navy Corpsman
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“Praise be to God for what He is doing through you and your ministry team!”

LCDR Travis Jewell, Chaplain, U.S. Navy
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“Outstanding organization dedicated to mentoring and leading men and women service members actively serving. The leadership within SSO stands in the gap providing a comfortable and safe environment to discuss faith and military life and the challenges that come with that. SSO offers a place to challenge the body and mind through recreational activities while strengthening the military service members spirit through Christian faith.”

Branden Kunath, U.S. Marine Corps Veteran; National Programs Director, Mighty Oaks Warrior Programs
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“What this organization is doing is nothing short of a blessing. The Rock climbing event at Joshua Tree was amazing. Allowed me to finally commit to something I’ve been dodging for awhile. . . It was a blessing to be a part of and I will continue to spread the word because every active duty service member should have this opportunity.”

LTJG Eric Acost, U.S. Marine Corps
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“It’s hard to feel like anybody has your back in the military, I know SSO and it’s staff have my back.”

SPC Syrus Miller, U.S. Army

Through your generosity, over 2,500 active duty service members attended SSO programs in 2024.

Through your partnership, Soul Survivor Outdoor brings military service members together, building resilience and camaraderie through outdoor adventure. Together we provide our service members tools to be fit – spiritually, physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially, so they are ready to not just meet life’s challenges but move forward through them.

Our team held over 100 resiliency and spiritual fitness programs this year, including Poland.

Your support is changing the lives of active duty service members.

  • It is incredible to see! We hope you share in the excitement of what God is doing through our partnership with commands and chaplains to build resiliency and spiritual fitness by using outdoor adventure and including the life-giving, life-affirming message of the gospel.

You make it possible for our nation’s warriors to become more physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually, and socially fit.

 

  • Military commanders and chaplains are requesting our program at an unprecedented pace. They see firsthand the impact attending our unique program has on mission readiness by improving overall fitness and strengthening moral and ethical decision-making in our service members.

COMING SOON...2025!

OUR TEAMS ACROSS THE NATION ALREADY HAVE MULTIPLE PROGRAM DATES ON THE CALENDAR.

The U.S. military has nearly 600,000 service members that are ages 18-26. We continue to plan to reach as many as possible through outdoor adventure!

Thank YOU For Being Part of Team SSO!

PAST YEAR END VIDEOS

They Deserve Our Support

Our freedom is secured by the men and women who sacrifice to protect it, shouldering stress and hardship so we don’t have to. They deserve our unwavering support and gratitude.