This weekend our church sponsored the second retreat for young men called Man Maker. As our promo says,
“This event will be a mix of youth camp, boot camp, and life skills training with the focused goal of helping young men understand better what it means to be a man, and helping them aspire to that as a core life purpose.”
Our classes include subjects like personal finance and job skills training as well as "What it means to be a Christian," avoiding addiction to the screen, living a life of sexual purity, and choosing the right friends. We will build snow caves, enjoy sledding, and hear good music and preaching in the evening "chapel" services.
This event is something I've dreamed of for a long time and it means so much to see these 12-14 young men come together. They have a great attitude, enjoy some great food, and play hard when we go to the gym.
Our goal is to encourage them to embrace manhood and be all they should be as men. We use the following guide which we repeat often:
A Good and Godly Man:
Fears God and keeps His commandments.
Honors parents and elders.
Is faithful in church.
Values and protects women and children.
Builds healthy home and community.
Becomes a skilled and diligent workman.
Remains pure, saving himself for marriage.
Builds friendships with other good men.
If married, honors vows and gives life for family.
Develops gifts and abilities for maximum blessing.
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