Allies and Networks
Here is a list of our allies and organizations we think you’ll want to check out:
Hearts Alive & Free Something important happens when a man unplugs from the world of work, cell phones, ESPN, and the Wall Street Journal. The Hearts Alive & Free weekend is a time for you to get away from the craziness of life so you can rediscover what God intended when He created you as a man in His image (Genesis 1:27).
Heart of the Warrior Very similar to Hearts Alive & Free, but in the UP of Michigan.
Ransomed Heart Ministries The mission of Ransomed Heart Ministries is recover the treasure of the Gospel, transform the lives of men and women, and teach them to walk with God. Ransomed Heart offers Wild at Heart retreats for men and Captivating Retreats for women in the mountains of Colorado.
Ransomed Heart.net Ransomed Heart’s social networking site.
Training Ground is a 12 week journey to guide you in the process of initiation into manhood. Through Work, Wilderness adventures, and Worship, you will become the man God created you to be in the mountains of Colorado. This is based in Colorado Springs, CO, but it is my recommended place for West Michigan guys 18-25 years old to go for the ultimate in initiation into true authentic masculinity. And then to return to West Michigan in the full strength of a man of God and serve here.
The Noble Heart Gary Barkalow, Colorado Springs, CO.
True Pursuit Pete Emhoff, Dexter/Ann Arbor, MI.
Northern Michigan Captivating Retreat, based on the book Captivating by John and Stasi Eldredge, led by Chris Flynn and her team from Traverse City, MI. Held at Timber Wolf Lake.
Unveiled Retreat, A Captivating-style retreat for women led by Gail Ramesh and her team from West Michigan. Held at Camp Michawana in Hastings, MI.
Zoweh Ministries, (Life from the Heart) Michael Thompson, Durham, NC
Father’s Heart Ministry, Jerry and Denise Basel, Cleveland, GA. “Come Away and Find Rest and Healing in the North Georgia Mountains” The Father’s Heart Ministry is a non-
Wellspring Outfitters, Ryan Heistermann, Clay Center, Kansas
New Wilderness Adventures, Mark Folk and Greg Sailors, Shelby, NC
Mission Uprising, Mike Rasmussen, based out of Westfield, IN
Adventures of the Heart, Reese Bricken, Norcross, GA
Men of Life, Tom Colwell, Windsor, ON Canada
Texas Band of Brothers David Colborn
Heart Revolution, Minnesota
Hearts Alive, Matthew Hexter, Howard, OH
A Father’s Love — A ministry to men in NW Grand Rapids birthed out of John Collier’s book, Inside-Out: A Father’s Love. John offers monthly men’s ministry gatherings known as “Freedom Fighters”.
Holy Spirit Inspired– Joe Patenella, Traverse City, MI. Poems and thoughts that express thankfulness and praise to Jesus Christ, who blesses us in our everyday lives.
The National Center for Fathering is committed to improve the well-being of children by inspiring and equipping men to be more effectively involved in the lives of children.
WATCH D.O.G.S. Dads Of Great Students® is a “One of a kind school-based father involvement program that works”. This is going in over 1200 schools all across the country and growing at a very fast rate.
Malachi Global Foundation - Brian Molitor. The Malachi Global Foundation exists to inspire and equip men with the tools needed to successfully love and disciple the next generation.
A Father’s Walk – Single Father’s Ministry, Matt Haviland, Grand Rapids, MI