Update: The Men’s Boot Camp planned for May 14-17th, 2009 has been postponed after prayerful consideration. Alamo Band of Brothers is fully committed to the mission of helping men find the life God intended. They are taking some time off to find more of it for themselves. A fall event is being planned.
I am extremely excited that the Alamo Band of Brothers is putting on another Boot Camp May 14th through 17th at the Live Oak Ranch Retreat Center on River Road. Here’s what their website says about the event…
RECOVER WHAT’S BEEN LOST…
This retreat isn’t a church service, a sermon series, a 3-step plan, a “let’s get it right this time” pep rally or a self help seminar. It’s a four day expedition, a quest, for the recovery of your soul as a man. You are made in the image of God: dangerous, passionate, and free… but the freedom you want won’t come without a fight.
Inspired by the book “Wild at Heart” by author John Eldredge, our sessions use modern films, candid discussion, guided periods of reflection, and journaling to take you on more than a retreat–it is an expedition of the heart.
It starts on Thursday night and ends on Sunday afternoon. The setting is pure Texas hill country at beautiful Live Oak Ranch Retreat Center near Canyon Lake, Texas.
I have shared openly that the Wild at Heart materials have had a huge impact on my transformation. I believe this event will take me so much further in my journey with God. I encourage every man who wants to fully experience the transformation God has intended for them to consider attending this event. If you have ever thought about attending one of John Eldredges Wild at Heart conferences, this is definately for you.
Registration opens on March 20th and the cost is $225 per person. That’s almost 50% less then attending the Wild at Heart event in Colorado (which is in such high demand they had to go to a lottery system to decide who gets to attend). We are so blessed to have this event taking place in our own backyard!
Boot Camp Details: Alamo Band of Brother’s website
Here are some testimonies from men who attended last year’s boot camp…
“I lost my life. I have always wanted life. God said ‘I come to give you life abundantly.’ I had resigned to awaiting death. Not in a mean grumbling way. Just quietly gave up. I was tired of a life with no meaning, no purpose. I had the things, the position & for the past 20 years have been called a “leader,” a man of God. I have, and do, love God with all that I am, but felt so beat up after 23+ years of service. I don’t mind battle scars. I don’t mind the challenges, but I had forgotten what I was fighting for. This week has brought back purpose! This has put me back in the story! I now have my eyes open to see that the story never ended when I gave up. It was just another part of the story!”
“This weekend has been one of the most significant in my whole life.”
“This has been an awesome experience. I have been telling my wife for years now that something was missing in my life – I just didn’t feel like a man. I really appreciate the honest & from the heart testimonies from (you men). It hit me like a brick that you are just like me & that I’m not alone in my struggles. I feel now like there is hope & that I know how to approach God to meet my needs.”
“It has meant everything to me. Having gone through the book (Wild at Heart) several times, it did not have near the impact that these 3 ½ days have. I met God in a whole new way. I am ready and eager to take up the new role that He has given me – to engage in the battle.”
“Thank you again for all you did to facilitate such a life changing event.”
“The evidence (of God here) is in the successes that have been recorded here. Lives changed. Men set free. Hope restored. Faith revealed & deepened. Friendships & brotherhood born from this crucible of God’s refining which will last & produce great fruit for the Kingdom.”
“I can honestly say that Boot Camp was ‘The Best’ retreat I have been on! I went to Boot Camp knowing there was so much more than I was experiencing and came away validated by the only One that could validate me from the beginning!!!!”
“I used to say ‘God show me…_________.’ Now I am confident to hear his voice, and I say instead ‘God tell me…___________.’”
“My profuse and overwhelming thanks for such a marvelous weekend! I am still basking in the afterglow. I spoke to my son about setting time aside to make the next camp. I am hoping that you will have to go to a lottery to handle the demand. Or increase the number of camps.”
“I cannot express what my life has been like since. Everyone I come into contact with is hearing, seeing, and feeling the repercussions of the weekend! I AM A BLESSED MAN!! I Love you guys and look forward to our stories bleeding into one another’s again!!”
Visit the Alamo Band of Brother’s website to learn more about this powerful event for men.
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Hi James,
So what is the story with the Alamo Band of Brothers? Did they disban ?
No, we have not disbanned. Isn’t it easy to jump to that conclusion though. Seems that Christians have a difficult time keeping things together. I can tell you that we’ve had our share of challenges, but we are fully committed to our mission and are continually humbled that God has used us in these retreats to foster such remarkable change in men. As always, anything that stands to do good in God’s Kingdom will have it’s fair share of obstacles to overcome. (Didn’t Jesus say something about that?) There are so many well intentioned Christians in the world. Why do so many get taken out? Why do so many Christian friendships end? Marriages?
We know that what God’s doing through these boot camps is opposed so we’re learning first hand how to use what Jesus said to push right back. We’re also careful to do only what we hear Him telling us to do. The last boot camp was postponed because we rushed the filed before clearly hearing God. In the excitement of what God has done through our previous events, we made the assumption that we would being doing another in May. When May was approaching, we weren’t getting the peace about the whole thing that we needed. We paused, realized what we’d done, asked God for his position, and heard clearly that May was not the time. I am happy to tell you that on September 1, 2009 we are opening up registration for our next boot camp in November. I can assure you that the timing of this retreat has been prayerfully considered. We hope you’ll join us.