Friday 4pm - Sunday 12pm
Sept 26-28
Men’s Cabin Retreat “Gear up, to Go up”
West Fox Lake - Fifty Lakes, MN
Hosted by Bob Reis & Todd Monger
We are excited to announce that the Men's Cabin Retreat, Gear Up To Go Up, that was held in April will be available again this Fall. Our Spring event filled up quickly, so we are offering this event for another 16 dads who want to enrich their relationships and grow in their development as husbands, fathers and servants of the Lord.
If you attended the Spring retreat we ask that you allow other dads to sign up for this Fall retreat.
Friday
Settle-in & Explore
Dinner
Welcome & Worship
Session I
Campfire & Recreation
Saturday
Breakfast
Devotions
Session II
Lunch
Recreation & Reflection
Dinner
P3: Praise, Process & Prayer
Campfire & Recreation
Sunday
Breakfast
“Church”
Depart
Todd Monger, clinical counselor and former program director at Bien Aimé Farm, will be leading our time of teaching and personal formation.
Session I:
Drawing from the account of Gideon found in Judges 6, Todd will be exploring with participants four self-leadership principles to help us Gear up, to go up. To be effective men within society, our churches, and our homes, it starts with recognizing the gifts we each have, taking an inventory of the unnecessary items we may no longer need, and learning to acquire potential new tools we need for this season in life.
Session II:
Have you heard of “weaponized incompetence?” If not, ask your wife or the closest women around you, and she will let you know what it is! A term that is being hurled towards men and creating a narrative that is leaving both husbands and wives feeling hurt, unseen, and misunderstood. But what if we as men could change the narrative? What if we could learn some simple and effective approaches to communication and showing up as husbands and fathers that could change the course of our experience with the ones we love most? This session will give you the gear to show up differently in 2025.
Here are some testimonies from dad's who attended in the Spring:
"The retreat was spot on! Casually connecting with men swapping stories and encouragement. Great atmosphere to relax and connect. Todd's teaching was super relatable, encouraging and challenging. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!" - Ben
“Gear up to Go up allowed me to re-prioritize my focus areas and engage with other guys going through similar challenges. It was a safe space for learning and growth. I left with so many practical resources / ideas from Todd’s teachings and the guys who attended. I’d highly recommend investing in this weekend away. It will bless you and your family” - Brent
"There is something special and unique that happens when you put a bunch of guys who want to become better in a room together. Lots of seeds were planted in our time together." - Scott