Joel

Joel

Joel enjoys being outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. Joel is prone to emotional outburst and struggles with personal responsibility. Pray Joel will learn skills at camp to adopt a mindset that fosters accountability and encourages him to act with integrity and...

What Goes Up Must Come Down

We had a great start to the day with a healthy meal and some devotions about controlling our anger and how we react to others. It was a beautiful day to do some rock wall climbing up to the zip line which made for a much faster trip down. It was pretty awesome to see...

The BIG lake and our BIG God!

Today was a great day! It's really late and the team is exhausted, but I wanted to be sure to get a quick post up for everyone! We kicked off day 1 by taking the boys to a beautiful, secluded, 12 acre property on Lake Michigan near South Haven.  The boys quickly...

2016 WAR here we come!

Super excited to meet our team this year. And just so you all know Kevin is the name you will want to remember. Somehow I end up being the heavy hand on these trips and still be the most fun... if you ask me. Can't wait to see what God has in store and what new...

The 2016 Program Year is Underway!

This summer we will be offering ten West Michigan teenagers and their families a transformational experience like no other! Follow along on this blog to get continued updates on this transformational process!  During the week of August 12th – 21st, you won't want to...

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...

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:...

Boys W.A.R 2026: Trying New Things and Rising to the Challenge

Day three of camp was filled with meaningful moments, new challenges, and plenty of fun as the boys continued to grow in confidence and connection. We started the morning in devotions, where the boys learned about God as the Creator of everything. They spent time...

Boys WAR Camp Update: Growing Confidence, Brotherhood, and Courage

The boys wrapped up their first day with showers, a fireside discussion on using their Bibles and journals, and a time of reflection. It was a meaningful close to a day that not only challenged them physically, but also began stretching them spiritually. Sunday began...