LeaderTrek! 领袖行军

Iron Sharpens Iron

Jesus lead men up a mountain and into the wilderness. 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 actively involved in a discipleship group, or building a disciple one on one, OR commit to joining a D-group within three months after the event. 
The Blessing of Others
Receive the blessing of your pastor and, if married, your wife.
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. 
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. 

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

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 that builds men into stronger, healthier leaders. By leading believers into the wilderness—whether mountains or deserts—we create a setting for deep transformation.

As one brother put it, they get 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 Coach Hoover

After years of cross-cultural work discipling leaders, the Lord put a vision on my heart in 2009 to combine my passions into a unique ministry for building strong, healthy leaders.

The leaders I trained often struggled with internal challenges—spiritual life, home life, calling, and character. But where could 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.