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Outdoor Adventures and Retreats:Brotherhood Forged in the Wild

Sometimes the clearest voice of God isn’t heard in a sanctuary—it’s heard in the stillness of creation. That’s why our Outdoor Adventures and Retreats are more than just getaways—they're sacred ground for restoration, reflection, and realignment.

We believe that when you remove the noise, strip away the routine, and disconnect from the digital world, something powerful happens: men start to feel again. Hear again. Breathe again.

Whether we’re fishing side by side, throwing axes, hiking a trail, or gathered around a campfire, our aim is simple: reconnect men with their purpose, their Creator, and one another.

🛶 Local Connections, Eternal Impact
Not every breakthrough requires a backpack and a week off work. Sometimes, it starts with a burger and a good conversation.

Our local meetups and mini-retreats include:

  • Shared meals at a local restaurant

  • Pickup basketball or a round of golf

  • A quiet morning on the lake with fishing poles in hand

  • Firepit nights with testimonies, laughter, and prayer

 

These small-scale gatherings build trust and brotherhood, laying the foundation for deeper healing and accountability.

🏕️ Larger Retreats: Sacred Time, Set Apart
Then, when the time is right, we go bigger. We pull away from the grind and retreat into God's creation for multi-day events that blend rugged adventure with soul-deep spiritual work.

Picture this:

  • A cabin tucked in the mountains, where the only agenda is rest, worship, and renewal

  • A ski resort weekend that mixes adrenaline with honest group sessions and solitude with Scripture

  • Wilderness camping where men are challenged physically and spiritually, learning to lean on God—and each other

 

📖 Unplugged, Unashamed, Unafraid
These retreats are not about pretending we have it all together. They’re about admitting we don’t—and discovering that we’re not alone. We open the Word together. We share our stories. We pray. We laugh. We weep. And we come back different.

Because men don’t just need another sermon—they need an encounter.

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LIFT Ministries, Inc
Larry Martin - Managing Director
(615) 414-5721
larry.martin@liftministries.faith

This non-profit was founded in honor of my oldest son, Caleb Martin, who left this world way too soon.

IRS Approved 509(a)(2)
Tax ID# 88-3414796

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