Blueprint for Men 10th Annual Fall Men’s Retreat

2016-2026

2026 Theme – Act Like Men: Forging Generations

Key Text: “Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. Let everything you do be done in love.”  1 Corinthians 16:13-14

Date:  October 2-4, 2026

Location: 1175 Cohutta Springs Rd, Crandall, GA 30711

Attendees: Men ages 14+

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REGISTRATION

Registration Timeline:

• Registration Begins: July 1, 2026
• Registration Ends: September 21, 2026

Registration Options: Complete details on registration page.

Commuters.  If you live nearby and want to drive back and forth. Sleep in your own bed!

• Full Weekend Commuter – no meals $
• Full Weekend Commuter with meals $

Campers. If you like camping in an RV or tent these are great options. Save money… share a site!

• RV Site – no meals $
• RV Site with meals $
• RV Guest – no meals $
• RV Guest with meals $
• Camper – no meals $
• Camper with meals $

Motel. If you want to hit the easy button this is it! Bring a friend, share a room.

• Standard Motel Room (Double Occupancy) – $
• Queen Balcony Motel Room (Double Occupancy) – $
• Handicap Motel Room (Single Occupancy) – $
• Standard Motel Room (Single Occupancy) – $
• Queen Balcony Motel Room (Single Occupancy) – $
• Suite (Double Occupancy) – $

Stuff. Here’s a list of things you should bring.

• Bible
• Comfortable Shoes
• Casual Clothes – no ties allowed!
• Camp Chair
• Flashlight
• Water bottle
• Toiletries
• Cell Phone/Charger
• Great Attitude
• A few friends!

REGISTER HERE

NOTE: We offer financial assistance to those in need. Please request this option when registering. Thank you!

Incentive for Father-Son combos

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SCHEDULE                   

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FRIDAY

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4:00    Check-In Begins

6:00    Supper – Dining Hall

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7:00    Session 1: “Be Watchful”

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7:21 – Sunset

8:30    Afterglow

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SABBATH

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6:30     Prayer and Praise Walk

7:30     Breakfast – Dining Hall

9:00     Session 2: “Stand Firm”

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10:00   Morning Rotations

Be Watchful

Physical

 

Be Resolute – Spiritual

 

Be Courageous –

 

Be Strong

 

Sack lunch – make your own

Meeting Rooms:

South Dogwood – Iron Works

Central Dogwood

North Dogwood

Maple Room – leadership

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12:30    Lunch – Dining Hall

1:00      Leadership Round Table

1:30      Recreation Options – see below 

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5:30      Supper – Dining Hall

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7:00      Session 5: Be Courageous

• Open Mic Testimonies
• How to give your testimony – document link

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8:30      Evening Activities

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SUNDAY

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7:30    Breakfast – Dining Hall

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9:00    Session 6: “Be Strong” 

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11:00   Circle of Men Farewell

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WEEKEND SPEAKERS

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Joe Martin, Ph.D.

Jorge Torres

Jorge L. Torres is a U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel Chaplain serving the Army Special Operations Aviation Command (Airborne) in Fort Liberty, NC. He is a decorated combat veteran who has served in multiple operational environments during his tenure.  Jorge enjoys challenging men to live courageous lives of uncompromising integrity. He and his wife are blessed with four adult children.

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Grant Graves

Grant is an author, speaker, and educator. Grant has produced scores of inspiring Blueprint for Men podcasts during the past several years that have been listened to by men around the world. He has authored several men’s ministry books including Morning Summit, Coaching Champions, and Fearless. Currently Grant serves as an elementary teacher, men’s small group leader, and speaker at a variety of events throughout the southeast. He and his treasured wife have two young children.

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Tom Pyke

Tom has been involved with Blueprint for Men since it’s inception and is an integral part of the ministry leadership team. Tom’s career path included senior management positions within large corporations, specializing in organizational effectiveness and process improvement. These skills have been a blessing to this ministry and in guiding men with developing goals and plans for life.

Tom has a passion for teaching men how to connect with God and become authentic men through a daily walk with God.  He is an avid outdoorsman and enjoys hiking and backpacking in remote places. He has led many small groups since joining the ministry as a volunteer and gets great satisfaction in seeing men discover the value of fellowship and brotherhood.

Tom is married to Trina and lives in Oceanside. He is the proud father of 3 sons and 2 stepsons and is blessed with 4 grandsons and 2 granddaughters.  Life is good!

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Marty Miller

Marty is a lover of God, a lover of nature, and a lover of people. These three loves have defined all that Marty has pursued in life.  Marty has a bachelor’s degree in biology and master’s degree in outdoor education and through the years has served as principal, multi-grade teacher, middle school science teacher, high school science teacher, nature center director, and university outdoor leadership professor. 

After nearly 30 years in education Marty transitioned into full-time ministry by creating Blueprint for Men.  Through retreats, small group support, leadership training, and curriculum development, Marty is helping men to step up and become the men God designed them to be!  Since its inception, the Blueprint for Men network has been instrumental in starting dozens of men’s discipleship groups throughout the country.  

Last, but not least, Marty and his treasured wife Gale, live in Collegedale, Tennessee. They are the proud parents of two adult children and four grand-children. Life is good! 

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SPECIAL FEATURE

Ben Roy

Ben Roy is an award winning educator, science showman, and founder and president of Science Zone. He enjoys doing science shows and dramatic demonstrations that convey spiritual object lessons to audiences of all ages. He has worked in the followig capacities throughout his distinguished career.

• Presenter at 3ABN’s “Creation is Science” program
• Director of the News Channel 9 Science Theater
• Producer of science materials for Go Science, the Weather Channel, and more
• Teacher Resource Agent for the American Astronomical Society
• Upward Bound Math & Science Instructor at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.

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SONG LEADERS

Raymond Dewar

Raymond has a love for the Lord and a desire to serve. The father of three sons and happily married for 27 years. He has served in various leadership roles in church. Sabbath School Superintendent, Health Ministry Director, ordained Deacon and Elder as well as Music Director. With a string live of music and especially hymns of faith he loves to lead congregations in enthusiastic singing. He owns and operates Three Oaks Wellness in Ethridge Tennessee as a Manual Therapist specializing in therapeutic bodywork for over a decade.

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Kyle Neuroh

Kyle is a husband, father, musician, and carpenter that joyfully walks with God.

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Tag Garmon

Tag Garmon is a husband, father, musician, and craftsman.  Tag has performed music in prisons, churches, schools, concert venues and at events of all kinds throughout the southeast. He and his wife Kirsten have three adult children and 2 grandchildren.

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“FREE”

By Tag Garmon

I am free, I am free

For you have first loved me

And you bore my sin upon that tree

I am free, I am free

 

And I am unafraid

For you have risen from the grave

And all my enemies were overthrown

I am unafraid

 

I am free, I am unafraid

Free and unafraid

In Jesus I am free

Thank you, Jesus, I am free

 

I am clean, I am clean

For you have purchased me

And your precious blood removes my shame

I am clean, I am clean.

 

And I am unashamed

For you have given me your name

And I will not care what others say

I am unashamed.

 

I am free, I am unafraid

Clean and unashamed

In Jesus I am free

Thank you, Jesus, I am free.

 

I am free, I am unafraid

Clean and unashamed

In Jesus I am free

Thank you, Jesus, I am free.