Men's Encampment 2013

It was a wonderful opportunity and exciting decision to host a men's encampment for the first time in a few years. We didn't make a big deal out of getting the word out, but mentioned it to a few friends and their friends. The guys who did come were exactly the right people for this first camp.
I sensed the theme would be 'Pathfinders'. Its a word that nearly gets over used for camps, but on this occasion I felt it had prophetic implication. We, as men, were to find the path for the way forward, we were to pave a way for a new generation of men who could, and would make a stand for righteousness.
There was a real sense of destiny and passion for the apostolic work among men and sons. We shared a 'braai' (barbecue), a rabbit potjie (pot stew) together and much more food than we needed while we spent time fellowshipping and shared hearts, struggles, dreams, desires, burdens, and God's Word on what He says to us as men and sons of God. This is what discipling and mentoring is about. The closer Jesus got to leaving, the more time He spent investing in the small group of men His Father had given Him.

Looking forward to the next, and many more, and the doors it will open to minister to equipping the next generation for the Fathers will.