Girls WAR: Trusting the Trainer

Girls WAR: Trusting the Trainer

The morning kicked off in the round pen with the horses, where the girls witnessed a powerful example of trust. A trainer calmly worked with a horse, guiding it through gentle cues and body language. The horse wasn’t running or afraid—instead, it was focused,...

Leaving Home

Leaving Home

I've been thinking about what to post most of the day today. As I have been feeling a little nervous and excited for this trip I can only imagine how the teens and their families are feeling also. The thrill of the unknown, the expectations of new experiences, the...

Dylan

Dylan

Dylan has just turned 14 years old.  He attended Coopersville Middle School and will begin high school in the Fall. Dylan loves nature and enjoys fishing in rivers. He would love to become a fishing guide as a career. Please pray for Dylan to begin the journey into a...

It’s The Sacrifice That Makes It Sacred

It’s The Sacrifice That Makes It Sacred

We did it! The girls completed the 12 mile hike. It was not easy, but it is the sacrifice that makes it sacred. We are amazed at the strength, grit, and positive attitude these girls exhibited throughout the hike. All while hiking in the rain. The rain continued...

God Celebrates your progress – Day 5

God Celebrates your progress – Day 5

Today was a day to celebrate! The girls each demonstrated how with God's grace and love they are able to take steps towards being the best versions of themselves. After a healthy morning meal, everyone headed off to the barn. Each girl spent an hour building their...

Finishing Strong!

An epic adventure! That would be a good way to describe what these amazing teens and leaders have accomplished! With strength, courage and grit our 2022 Boys Traditional Group has completed their hike! Friday morning the group shared a special devotion time. The boys...

Hitting The Trail

Thursday is a big day! Thursday morning the boys continued in their devotion series and talked about how God was a relationship with each of us. We are His chosen, His beloved. God wants each of us to go to Him with all of our hurts, our struggles, our fears, our joy,...

Being Your True Self

Wednesday was another full day of activity for the boys. The group started the day with a devotion. Wednesday's topic talked about being your true self. The boys heard that God wants each of us to be who he created us to be. We don't have to wear a "mask" and pretend...

Day 3 – God’s Masterpiece

Tuesday was another great day at camp. The weather cooled down a bit with less humidity. A welcome relief for the group as they continue with many outdoor activities. In morning devotion the boys continued to learn of God's creation. The boys learned that each of them...

Breaking Barriers & Finishing Strong

The last two days on the trail were nothing short of incredible. Thursday was a day of perseverance and breakthrough.The boys did amazing on the trail. There were challenges, long stretches, and moments where it would have been easy to complain—but instead, they...

Boys W.A.R. 2026: From Horses to Hiking

Wednesday was a powerful day at Boys W.A.R. Camp—one filled with meaningful moments, deep connections, and courageous steps forward. The boys spent time learning that God doesn’t just love us from a distance—He desires a relationship with us! He invites us to walk...

Rooted in Truth, Rising in Courage

God is continuing to move in powerful ways at camp, and it has been so special to watch these boys grow—both in confidence and in their understanding of who they are in Him. We started the morning in devotions talking about God’s greatest creation—His masterpiece:...