Our world tells us otherwise, but we know that growth only comes from challenge. No-one ever got to a new place sitting on their couch. We'll keep the challenge high as we execute MAN CAMP at a remote location outside of Lexington Kentucky. It is going to be hard. You can totally do it. You're stronger than you know. Join us and prove it.
Sleep outside. Build fires. Laugh. Compete. Split wood. Drink malted beverages. BYO Pretty much everything. Test your strength. Tell stories. Make pals. Talk to God.
Lexington, Kentucky
At MAN CAMP you’ll be surrounded by thousands of men, all stumbling
towards Jesus together. Every single one of us broken and burdened in some way.
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Superman is possibly the most popular and iconic superhero of all
time. And, in my opinion, he’s boring as hell.
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The reason so many of us struggle with believing in ourselves is that
our world is increasingly designed to rob us.
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That’s right, we’re soft. You and me. Us. Men.
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MAN CAMP has gotten soft. Like that part of your belly that hangs
out
over your belt. That ends now...
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I’d like to share my Man Camp story with you all. I feel like
this is
something I’m being called to do now that I have signed up for this year’s adventure.
I’m
seeing a lot of guys...
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I might be the only person ever to get a Ford Focus up to 115mph.
The
owner’s manual, in fact, even cautions against taking it faster than 80mph. And I
remember
it shaking like it would...
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“Treat him like you would your other two kids.” That was the
advice
the doctor gave my mom about how she should raise me. Of course, I wasn’t like the other
two
kids...
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The best way to start a story is simply to begin. In early May
2014,
life was good. Beth and I had been married for 6 great years and had two wonderful
little
girls. Ava was 3 then...
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Courage is one of those words that is so bastardized and twisted
by
our modern society it’s tough to get a handle on what it really means. Men get told that
having courage means being fearless. Taking risks. Embracing danger...
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So, you're sure if you hear another word about manliness or
chopping
wood or arm wrestling you're gonna puke, right? Me too. For me, MAN CAMP didn’t start
with
any of that stuff. It had nothing to do with the Bro Code or Bare-knuckle fighting...
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Look, I get it, church stuff can feel super weird - especially if
it’s not what you grew up with."Spend the weekend in the woods with a bunch of Jesus
weirdos? No thanks." I get it. I've been there too, and I hate that fake religious
BS....
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Men today get told all the time in all sorts of ways that they
have
to be self reliant badasses who can do anything and have anything, just by being
tougher,
smarter and as it turns out, lonelier, than the other guy. We get bombarded by heroes
that
are solo operator...
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5. He’s exhausted. The world grinds us down and leaves us for
dead.
We feel pressure from all sides: our jobs, our girlfriends, our wives (hopefully one or
the
other), our kids...I’ll bet your buddy secretly feels like he’s bearing the weight of
the
world on his shoulders....
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MAN CAMP attracts men from all over. It's not bound by church
walls
nor is it limited to men who identify Crossroads as their home church. Lots of guys from
outside of Crossroads struggle with the idea that, somehow, attending MAN CAMP is an act
of
betrayal or infidelity...
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Because you’re ready for a break. The average American takes less
vacation than a medieval peasant. We are TERRIBLE at relaxing. Hey, great job on your
work
ethic buddy, but seriously, take a fricking break. Your body needs it. Your soul needs
it.
Your family needs it...
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MAN CAMP is an experience that is best shared. If you’re thinking
about going, or you already know you are, you’ve probably got a buddy you think should
go
with you. Well, if you run out of reasons why he should, just look below and tell him...
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Camping wasn’t part of my deal at all. I grew up as what my dad
called an “air-conditioned baby”. I spent all summer glued to the idiot-box watching...
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We get a ton of questions around the fact that there is alcohol
at
MAN CAMP. One of the primary reasons we have alcohol at MC is that it we think we should
live authentic and congruent lives. When I go camping...
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We’ve talked about all sorts of big things that might stand
between
you and MAN CAMP, but I know there are all sorts of little “buts” that are probably
bouncing
around in your head as well...
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What if I don’t know anybody going?
Perfect!
You’ll
make friends in no time. Every man camper will be assigned a unit: a group of 9 other guys,
led
by a trip captain. You’ll do everything with your unit: get outfitted, bring food, set up
camp,
compete and generally solve problems. You are going to be good friends with your unit by the
time this trip is over.
What if I don't go to Crossroads?
Cool! You'll
still
love it. Tons of other guys who don't call Crossroads home will be there. MAN CAMP is
powered by
Crossroads but the movement is way bigger than that.
What if I live far away?
We've had men fly in
from
all over the country for Man Camp. You can too. Hear what Matt Welty has to say about Man Camp.
We don’t sell stuff, but our friends at Freeset do. With each
purchase,
50% of proceeds are donated to Crossroads to be
used in ministry. So buy a shirt, or ten.
If you feel stuck, if you want adventure, if you’re bored of the normal, if you feel alone, if you’re exhausted, if you want real change in your life that lasts—MAN CAMP is for you.
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