What is a Retreat?
In military terms, a retreat is an act or process of moving back or withdrawing from enemy forces as a result of their superior power or after experiencing a defeat in battle.

In general terms, a retreat is a time of withdrawing or getting away from the busyness of everyday life (i.e. school, work, business, career, etc.) in order to examine, evaluate, recalibrate, refresh, renew and refocus your attention on those things that should be most important to you in life, but are often overlooked, relegated and left on the back burner.

A spiritual retreat, such as this one, is designed to allow you to step away from your normal, everyday life to focus on your spirituality. It can and will involve special times of prayer, spiritual and emotional healing, meditation and deep reflection on your own life's journey. Ultimately, you will be given time to meet with God in silence, to reflect on your life’s purpose, to deepen and gain a better understanding of your faith, to connect and bond with other men of like-minded faith over shared experiences, and to realign and grow in intimacy with God and our Lord Jesus Christ.

What is a Bootcamp?
In military terms, a bootcamp is a short, intensive training camp for new recruits with strict discipline and a rigidly structured routine.

In general terms, a bootcamp is a specialized, intensive, structured and extended multi-day program of instruction and training designed to increase and help people become much better at doing something in a short or limited period of time. It can and will include highly focused seminars, workshops and other practical activities and skills of interest to attendees and participants.

Our Goal
The main goal and focus of AMRBC is equipping, training, mentoring and coaching Christians men—singles, husbands, fathers, lay ministers, church leaders/pastors, business leaders/executives, and mentors and coaches to increase and build spiritual knowledge, strength and endurance so they can in turn be positive role models and make lasting impact for Christ in/on the lives, marriages and families of men in their own churches, communities, cities, states, nations and the world at large.

At and during our Authentic Manhood Retreat & Bootcamp, we will humbly submit and yield ourselves to the Person of the Holy Spirit who we trust will do a transformative work in our lives and equip us to live out our faith more authentically in the world.

Who May Attend Our AMRBC?

⦁  Single Men (Age: 18 yrs. old and above)

⦁  Husbands

⦁  Fathers

⦁  Lay Ministers

⦁  Church Leaders/Pastors

⦁  Business Leaders/Executives

⦁  Counselors, Mentors & Coaches 

Below are important details about our Authentic Manhood Retreat & Bootcamp (AMRBC) that you will need to know, and if you have any other questions please reach out to us in whatever way is best to you.

Date & Time:
Thursday - Saturday, April 24 - 26, 2025 
9:30 AM - 9:00 PM Daily 

Venue/Location:
Norwood Park Building
8100 Newton Ave. N
Brooklyn Park, MN 55444

Space Availability:
Due to the personal and immersive nature of AMRBC, attendance and participation is restricted and limited to only fifty (50) people (men only) at a time. Please take note that AMRBC will be scheduled and hosted as often as possible throughout the year to allow other men who might be interested but missed the previous, the opportunity and  chance to attend as well.

It's important to note however that all other Retreats & Bootcamps that will be scheduled in the future will be separate and independent of the previous. This will allow everyone who desire to register and attend a future Retreat & Bootcamp make adequate preparation and select the date and time that will best fit their individual schedules. 

Training Materials/Resources:
As a courtesy and means to promote an unhindered, immersive and hands-on learning experience, each registered attendee and participant will receive a fully customized and easy-to-follow along seminar handout/workbook that includes all the key subjects and topics to be addressed, as well as recommended readings, resource lists, sample forms, checklists, and templates at no additional cost.

Accommodation:
All attendees and participants at AMRBC must secure their own lodging and transportation during the course of the 3-day Retreat & Bootcamp. To help you plan your trip and have a pleasant experience at and during the Retreat & Bootcamp, please click here to find helpful information of nearby hotel/motel and car rental companies. 

Daily Meals:
All attendees and participants at AMRBC must find and secure their own food (i.e. breakfast, lunch, and dinner), as we will only be providing simple snacks and beverages during the course of the seminars and workshops. We will also provide the necessary and needed items (i.e. buns, sausages, chicken, meat, etc.) for the barbeque/grilling on the last day of the Retreat & Bootcamp. So please make meal plans accordingly. 

Registration/Cost:
$150.00 per Attendee (cost includes all seminar/workshop handouts, daily snacks & beverages, and the Saturday barbeque/grilling)

Disclaimer
The organizers, sponsors and host of the Authentic Manhood Retreat & Bootcamp make no representations or warranties regarding the outcome or use of the information, training and coaching receive during the above event and program and is not assuming any liability for any claims, losses, or damages arising out of the use of the program information. Prospective attendees and participants should not rely on the organizers, program developers, sponsors and presenter of this program for any professional or legal advice.