About 

Given that this process draws heavily on the work of Bishop Steven Charleston, we asked him to review it, with the understanding that we would revise or delete anything that was a problem for him. His response was:

"I have had a chance to read through the material you have shared with me. I understand that you are creating a path for a vision quest open to anyone. I believe your program will help others, so I will pray for your success. May Spirit bless you."

We are grateful to Bishop Charleston for his support. 

Jerry Touchstone Kimmel and Susan Hanson provided editorial help and photography. Jamie Kimmel Shelton provided design help and Andrew Johnson provided organizational suggestions. 

We are very grateful to the following people who participated in a two-week beta test: Brenda Remme, Denise Bradley, Jesse Peirce, Jill Lanman, Kathy Morris, Kelly Cloud, Linda Nichols, Linda Wheeler, Madi Bradley, Marieta Hutchison, Melissa Meredith, Mindy Webber, Peter Baen, Sandra Londa, Sarah Carlisle, Sue Bradley

Jim Kimmel developed this process.

Relevant experience

• Professor Emeritus of Environmental Geography, Texas State University

• Chair, School of Wisdom, St. Mark's Episcopal Church, San Marcos, Texas

• Chair, Earth Care Team, St. Mark's Episcopal Church, San Marcos, Texas

• Peace Corps Volunteer science teacher, Kumasi Academy, Kumasi, Ghana.

Education

• Ph.D., University of Texas-Austin (Geography)

• M.Phil., School of the Environment, Yale University (Socio-environmental Systems)

• M.S., Baylor University (Ecology and Limnology)

• B.S., Baylor University (Biology)

• Certificate in Ecospirituality, Graduate Theological Union, Berkeley

• Non-degree study at the Yale Divinity School and the Episcopal Seminary of the Southwest

• Certificate in Online Teaching, Texas State University

• Certified Interpretive Naturalist, Certified Interpretive Trainer, Certified Interpretive Planner: National National Association for Interpretation

Websites 

• Seeking Wisdom to Build a Better World

• Learning from Water

Books

• The San Marcos: A River's Story, Texas A&M University Press

• Exploring the Brazos River, Texas A&M University Press

Relevant recent online articles

• Facing Wicked Problems with Vision, Faith, and Works  Practicing Presence, The Abbey Blog, St. David's Episcopal Church, Austin, Texas

• The Peace Corps 60 Years Later: Were We Missionaries of the Social Gospel? Practicing Presence, The Abbey Blog, St. David's Episcopal Church, Austin, Texas

Awards

• Distinguished Teaching Service Award, National Council for Geographic Education

• Dean's Award for Teaching, Texas State University

• Globe Book Award for Public Understanding of Geography, Association of American Geographers

• Jesse H, and Mary Gibbs Jones Professor of Southwestern Studies, Center for the Study of the Southwest, Texas State University