Ryder

Ryder

Ryder is a creative young man and loves all things mechanical. Ryder struggles with some learning complexities that cause frustration both at school and home. Pray Ryder can embrace challenging situations with a positive mindset. Pray Ryder can gain skills to help him...

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...

From fishers of fish to fishers of Men

We rise this morning with seven of our campers that decided yesterday evening to accept Jesus Christ into their lives and hearts. They accepted that they are sinners and that they will follow Him. As I attempt to describe in words how amazing this was I am struggling....

Day 1 & 2 Trail pictures

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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:...