LeaderTrek!

Iron Sharpens Iron

Jesus led men up a mountain and into the deep wilderness of their own souls.
There he revealed to them more of his relationship with his Father, he loved them, and helped them understand what it meant for them to love one another from the heart. Are you seeking the brotherhood as mentioned in Proverbs 27:17 – "As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another"? Come do a LeaderTrek in the wilderness with a group of men for a week. You will share life stories with each other, open your hearts to each other, and embrace each other in God’s love. A real man not only needs God but also needs other real men surrounding him in his life.

LeaderTrek Requirements

Disciple of Jesus -- be one, be making one

Be intentionally building a disciple, or be leading a small group focused on discipleship, OR commit to joining a D-group within three months after the event.

The Blessing of Others

Receive the blessing of your wife, if married.
Also, seek your pastor's blessing

Physical Training

6 weeks before LeaderTrek, start training 3 times a week: climbing stairs (30 floors or more), or 50 body squats -- 3 times a week

Reading

Read the "Wild at Heart" book.
Read other articles your Life Coach shares with the team.

Pre-trip Meetings

Join 3 online team meetings. Each one is 2 hours for prayer, relationship building and preparation.

Digital Fasting

During the week of LeaderTrek no cellphone, computer, earphone, or speakers will be used. You may bring books, notebook and pen.

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A Sample Schedule

Day 1 Arrive

Get to our LeaderTrek base camp on time or early for our welcome dinner and getting to know the others.

Day 2

Teaching on our union with Christ, what a Marvel Men is, and getting to know one another. Often the trek starts by noon. Arrive and camp. Life Stories around the campfire

Day 3

This is our day of solitude. We allow God to restore our souls with quiet, meditation on Scripture. Life Stories aroudn the campfire.

Day 4

This is trekking day #2! About 4-7 miles depending on the location. LifeStories around the campfire.

Day 5

This is often a final day challenge hike up a mountain peak. We focus on rededication of our lives. Life Stories around the campfire.

Day 6

Hike out to basecamp and celebration dinner!

Day 7 Departure

If the LeaderTrek is a full week this is your day to travel home.

LeaderTrek Pack List

LeaderTrek-Packing-List-and-Photos.pdf

Use this document as a guide to prepare your pack list. Ask your trip leaders if you have any questions.

Overview (What)

LeaderTrek is a Christ-centered journey into the wilderness that builds healthy leaders. By going away for a week in a completely unknown situation we depend on God as we face challenges and learn to share our lives with one another as real brothers. The result is holistic transformation. As one brother put it, "I was put back into the furnace!"

The difference (Why)

Many Christians know the Bible intellectually but struggle with deep spiritual growth. Superficiality has become the norm—even among leaders.

We weren’t made merely to hear God’s truth—we were made to experience deep communion with Him. We need challenges that shape our character and relationships that transform us at the heart level.

In our busy fast-paced lives many of us lose spiritual passion in pursuit of material goals. We desperately need to step out of the urban jungle and into the wilderness—to encounter the Holy Spirit, take on physical challenges, find true rest, meditate on God’s Word, and do it alongside others who are equally vulnerable and passionate about following Christ.

The model (How)

On LeaderTrek, we will engage in:

Trekking and experiencing the wilderness
Strengthening brotherhood through life stories.
Meditating on Scripture in solitude with Jesus.
Serving one another in practical ways.
Learning biblical life lessons from our life coach and guide.
Developing a plan for personal growth and making disciples.

A word from our Life Coach

We have trained Christian leaders over the years who have struggles -- spiritual life, family, life-calling, and character. But where can Christian leaders go to be truly open about these struggles and experience real breakthroughs?

As I walked through my own years of growth in solitude, Scripture meditation, authentic spiritual friendship, and leader development, I decided to combine these with my love for wilderness challenges. The result was LeaderTrek—a place where brothers encounter Jesus, both individually and as a group. Each man walks away with an unforgettable experience that continues to speak personal lessons into his life for years to come.