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No Sanity Required Book

No sanity required book

Our co-founder and lead pastor, Brody Holloway, has written a book sharing the history and vision of Snowbird’s beginning, and the mission of Snowbird (SWO) moving into the future. The No Sanity Required book is now available in the SWO Gear Store.

You’ll get to read Brody’s personal stories of SWO’s earliest beginnings, along with a glimpse into what’s coming up.

Why No Sanity Required?

I am often asked, “Why No Sanity Required? Where did that come from and what does it mean?” It’s a great question, and one that I answer in two parts.

First, No Sanity Required has been part slogan, part way-of-life since the very beginning of SWO. As you will soon read, the very existence of SWO is kind of insane and totally the Lord’s work. We have trusted in the Lord’s plan for SWO even when it seemed like foolishness in the world’s eyes. So, we’ve plastered it on banners, T-shirts, and stickers for over 25 years, and now No Sanity Required kind of defines this wild, unique culture we have at SWO.

Second, we want people to be so excited about who Jesus is and what he’s done that they live their lives for his glory and in pursuit of meaning that is only found in Christ. For teenagers, this means finding their identity in Christ and not allowing the pressures of the world around them to guide who they are and how they live.

The way we live our lives can be a testament to the watching world. In suffering and hardship, we don’t find our peace or comfort in the things this world offers; our comfort is in Christ. When we experience happiness and abundance, we give thanks and rejoice in the Lord as the giver of all good things. Again, the manner of life we are called to seems like “foolishness and folly” to the world. 

The bottom line is this: If we live our lives in obedience and faithfulness to Christ and surrender to him and his plan for our lives, the world is going to think we are crazy.

But, if we are crazy, we are crazy about Jesus. We do not adhere to or live according to the world’s wisdom. One translation says, “If we are out of our minds, we are out of our minds for Christ’s sake.” If you’re going to follow Jesus and be on mission, you do not need the world’s idea of sanity. It is simply not required. 

Brody Holloway

About Brody Holloway

Co-Founder and Lead Pastor – Snowbird Wilderness outfitters

Brody Holloway is the co-founder and lead pastor of Snowbird Wilderness Outfitters in Andrews, NC. Snowbird’s ministry has trained and ministered to more than 250,000 high school and college students through its programs, conferences, camps, and retreats. Brody is passionate about expository teaching, missions mobilization, and leading Gospel impact through his local church body, Red Oak Church. He has spent more than 25 years preaching the Bible to students and leaders and equipping them to take the Gospel to the nations. Brody serves as Snowbird’s lead pastor and travels extensively, teaching on topics such as biblical manhood, parenting, marriage, and ministry leadership.

Brody and his wife, Little, have been married since 1994, and have six children and one granddaughter. Brody’s oldest daughter, Kilby, serves on the mission field in Africa with her husband and daughter.

Reviews & Support

“Snowbird pursues God’s mission for the Church to ‘make disciples’ with an unwavering commitment to the authority of Scripture and the supremacy of Christ. SWO’s ability to leverage God’s creation for recreation, combined with sound expository preaching and teaching, provides a unique opportunity for young people to follow Jesus and grow in their walk with him. God’s faithfulness to Snowbird is evident through their continued growth and global impact as they remain faithful to him and their original SWO vision.”

– Scott Pace, Provost and Dean of Graduate Studies at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (SEBTS)

“God never promised that ministry would be easy—Brody and the team at Snowbird Wilderness Outfitters (SWO) can attest to that. But, at the same time, God delights in using those who are completely and sacrificially sold-out for His Kingdom. Through commitment, resilience, hard work, trust, faith, and tears – with God’s blessing, providence and provision – “No Sanity Required” is an impactful story of how Brody’s dream sprouted and grew into one of the most vibrant and impactful ministries around.”

– Will Graham, Executive Vice President of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association

“Snowbird is much more than a summer camp that gives campers an emotional mountain top experience. It challenges young people with the truth of the Gospel, application of God’s Word to daily life, and how to grow deeper in their faith. Snowbird has impacted me, my family, as well as thousands of others. The exponential influence of Snowbird for the Kingdom cannot be measured.”

– Lance Bingham, Director of Track & Field and Cross Country at Liberty University

“Jesus told Pilate that his purpose was to ‘bear witness to the truth” (John 18:37). From Snowbird’s inception, by God’s grace and favor, they have followed this purposeful focus to bear witness to the truth of Jesus Christ. For this reason, I have partnered with them for almost three decades and will continue to do so.”

– Jonge Tate, Pastor at Bedrock Community Church, Bedford, VA

“Snowbird is a phenomenal ministry that has been used by God to impact thousands upon thousands of teenagers with the Gospel. I’m proud of the way they represent Christ and proclaim the Gospel. It is our deepest pleasure to partner with them and see them flourishing in the ministry God has given them.”

– Dr. Jamie Dew, President of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (NOBTS)

“The Word of God shows us again and again that society is always one generation away from forsaking the ways of God. This is why I’m thankful that for twenty-eight years Snowbird has been faithfully reaching and training up generations of students and adults who are rooted in the Gospel, devoted to the Scriptures, and passionate about advancing the Gospel to the ends of the earth.”

– Jonathan Reavis, Senior Pastor of Shindler Drive Baptist Church

“I’ve been taking people to Snowbird for almost twenty years. During that time I’ve been blessed to see countless adults’ and students’ lives forever changed because of the teaching and relationships that SWO is founded on. Snowbird’s ministry is so impactful we fly groups from Colorado every year because we have never seen a place impact people for Jesus the way the team at Snowbird does.”

– Michael Talley, Church Planter & Lead Pastor of Church 8025


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