A THREE DAY GUIDED EXPEDITION INTO THE RECOVERY OF YOUR MASCULINE SOUL - April 4-7, 2024

BAND OF BROTHERS

BAND OF BROTHERS

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THE JOURNEY

20 years ago, the Lord spoke to a small gathering of men from Ezekiel 37.

“…’This is what the sovereign Lord says: Come from the four winds, O breath, and breathe into these slain, that they may live.’”

The Lord began to reveal to us the state of the hearts of Christian men in Canada: Dry, Hopeless, Alone.  “Our bones are dried up and our hope is gone: we are cut off.” He invited us to partner with Him to breathe His breath of life into the dry bones of men’s lives – and Band of Brothers Canada was born.  For 10 years, through 3-day boot camps of the heart, we saw the Lord breathe the breath of life into men’s hearts…

  • The weak were strengthened.

  • The blind were envisioned.

  • The disjointed were reconnected.

  • The imprisoned were liberated.

  • The old were renewed.

  • The tired were invigorated.

  • The broken were rebuilt.

  • The wounded were healed.

  • The sleeping were woken.

  • The lost were found.

  • The dead were raised.

It has been 10 years since our last boot camp, and now the Lord has simply said…

“Gather my men!”

What is the Lord going to do? We are not totally sure, but we know that He wants to reveal His Truth to us. He is with us!  He is for us! He wants to breathe the breath of life into men’s dry bones and hearts – those who are hungry and thirsty for Him.

Does that sound good to you?  Are you looking for more real life in Jesus?

“Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly.” Matthew 11:28-30 (The Message)

Join us!  Come away with other hungry and thirsty men to step into the life the Lord has for us…

THE MISSION

The Band of Brothers Boot Camp is not some macho men’s retreat to beat the weakness out of men.  This is a boot camp of the heart to equip men to walk in the power of God’s Truth.  The Truth about the nature of the story we find ourselves in.  The Truth about the nature of our identity as beloved sons of God. The Truth about the life we have been created for and called into. The Truth about the nature of the spiritual battle that surrounds us to ruin all the life our Father has for us. The Truth about the power we have in Jesus to overcome the strategy of the spiritual enemy set against us.

John 8: 31, 32

“…Jesus said, ‘If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.’”  

This is not a men’s retreat.  We have been retreating for too long.  This an advance into the Truth that sets us free to live the abundant life Jesus promised us. However, this abundant life Jesus promised us is not unopposed. We have a spiritual enemy – a thief – who wants to steal, kill and destroy our life. So, we must learn how to fight…

John 10:10

“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.”

Our mission is to envision, empower and equip men to live the abundant life Jesus promised us.

Join us!

THE BOOT CAMP

God wants to take you deeper.  This safari of the soul is designed for you to do just that – help you get your heart back and experience the abundant life Jesus promised us.  The Band of Brothers Boot Camp is a weekend quest into the recovery of your masculine soul. 

Through biblical teaching, testimonies, movie clips, guided periods of reflection and journaling, worship and alone times with God, you will experience a transformational expedition of the heart.

You will discover answers to the following questions:

  • Who does God say I am?

  • Why am I here?

  • Is this as good as it gets?

  • What on earth is going on?

  • Why is life so hard?

  • How do I get free from my failures, fears, flaws and false beliefs?

  • How can I start winning – becoming my best self?

  • How can I experience the abundant life Jesus promised us?

  • How can I become a better man?  A better friend? A better husband? A better father?

If you have come before – WELCOME BACK!  There is some of the former content and some new content.  However, truth never gets old.  If you have never been to a boot camp – JOIN US!  Sons, brothers, husbands, fathers – JOIN US!

Fathers bring your sons!  Sons bring your fathers!  Brothers bring your friends!  The Lord is calling us to meet with Him…

Not only will we be feasting on fabulous Truth – We will eat like kings as well!  Great food is an important part of this boot camp.

And our location – the setting for this life changing expedition of the heart – is unrivalled in its beauty.  Young Life’s Rockridge Canyon Camp is an incredible wilderness resort set amidst the wonder of God’s creation on the outskirts of Princeton, BC.

THE DETAILS

DATES: APRIL 4-7, 2024

LOCATION: Rockridge Canyon Camp - Princeton, BC

REGISTRATION: 3:00-5:30 Thursday April 4, dinner is served at 6:00

DEPART FOR HOME: Sunday April 7 at 1:00 after lunch

MINIMUM AGE: 19

PRICING:

DORMITORY ROOM - $375+GST

  • Single bunk bed in 12 man dormitory

  • Shared washroom

SHARED ROOM in WOLFE CREEK LODGE - $499+GST

  • Double occupancy room in Wolfe Creek Lodge

  • Private washroom

PRIVATE ROOM in WOLFE CREEK LODGE - $800+GST

  • Private room in Wolfe Creek Lodge

  • Private washroom

All meals, bedding, towels and ear plugs provided.

Journal and 2 books by Dave MacLean are provided.

Bring relaxed clothes and appropriate clothing and footwear for the outdoors.

Optional adventure/outdoor activities available during free time in the afternoon on Saturday at an additional fee of $28. (zipline, Tower of Terror, etc)

REGISTRATION CLOSES MARCH 25!