✔︎ PARTNER WITH 10 MORE MINISTRIES TO ESTABLISH BASE CAMPS AND STORY RETREATS IN 10 NEW CITIES

We’re currently on course to have 10 Base Camps by the end of 2019. But we want to see Base Camps and Story Retreats built nationwide – 20 Base Camps and corresponding Story Retreats total by the end of 2021.

✔︎ PRODUCE BASE CAMP PRINT CONTENT – MAGAZINE & STORY JOURNAL 

The stories of Base Camp in magazine form. And a free Story Journal available to every man who attends Base Camp to help them take their first steps in interpreting their own story. 

“This past year we launched Base Camp Rochester and instantly an unspoken thirst was quenched.   

We saw 120 men attend and bring friends who have nothing to do with God or church to hear a man’s story of hurt, shame and redemption…I saw multiple men take their friends to the attached restaurant and share a meal and meaningful conversation.  

To know that men were able to sit and process what they heard together and, God-willing, share their own perspective and story is just down right exciting…   

Base Camp has been a bright spot in our men’s ministry and we are at the point where people are asking us when the next one is all the time.  

Dave Frank, Faith Lutheran Church, Troy, MI

“As a pastor of a local church I am always looking for ways to unleash the missional capacity of everyday people.  Base Camp has been an invaluable tool for us.

It’s helped our men name their unique opportunity to reach their zip code as well as create onramps to spiritual conversations with their neighbors. We can’t wait for our next event!”

Steve Hubbard, Awaken Wesleyan Church, Grand Ledge, MI 

“Base Camp is a place where I can invite men who are otherwise not comfortable in church. 

I’ve felt the guilt and shame of my past, and have felt I wasn’t good enough to attend church.  Basecamp is a safe place where men meet, share stories, not judge, give grace, and seek redemption.  Basecamp truly is a unique ministry that is starting to relight the fire in men’s hearts that has long been extinguished by guilt and shame.

Steve Huizinga, Providence Christian Reformed Church, Caledonia, MI 

“As a pastor of a local church I am always looking for ways to unleash the missional capacity of everyday people.  Base Camp has been an invaluable tool for us.

It’s helped our men name their unique opportunity to reach their zip code as well as create onramps to spiritual conversations with their neighbors. We can’t wait for our next event!”

Steve Hubbard, Awaken Wesleyan Church, Grand Ledge, MI 

“Base Camp has been a powerful experience for the men of our community.

I believe men have suffered from the lack of shared story; in this society we no longer have a place where we can come together in a relaxed setting, share our lives with each other, and learn from the mess and glory of each other’s experiences. Base Camp has provided that for us.

We consistently hear from the men that attend that they appreciate the opportunity to fellowship and be inspired by other men. The energy that is clearly present on these evenings challenge men to walk with passion and commitment. We are excited to see how God uses this ministry in the months and years ahead!”

Steve Roskamp, Foundations Church, Loveland, CO

✔︎ PARTNER WITH 10 MORE MINISTRIES TO ESTABLISH BASE CAMPS AND STORY RETREATS IN 10 NEW CITIES

We’re currently on course to have 10 Base Camps by the end of 2019. But we want to see Base Camps and Story Retreats built nationwide. 

✔︎ PRODUCE BASE CAMP PRINT CONTENT – MAGAZINE & STORY JOURNAL 

The stories of Base Camp in magazine form. And a free Story Journal available to every man who attends Base Camp to help them take their first steps in interpreting their own story.