Blueprint for Men

Southern Union Men's Leadership Summit
2022-04-22 - 2022-04-24 | Cohutta Springs Conference Center, 1175 Cohutta Springs Rd, Crandall, GA, 30711, United States
SUMMIT OVERVIEW:
The Southern Union Men’s Leadership Summit is a training, equipping, and empowering weekend for men’s ministry leaders from across the Southern Union and beyond.

SUMMIT DATE:
April 22-24, 2022

SUMMIT LOCATION:
Cohutta Springs Conference Center, 1175 Cohutta Springs Rd, Crandall, GA 30711

A MAN BUILDING WEEKEND:
Whether you are a seasoned men’s ministry leader or just dabling with the idea of getting something started, this weekend will equip you with the training and tools essential to your succeess.
During the weekend you will…

Enjoy deluxe motel accomodations with peaceful lakeside views
Enjoy five delicious and nutritious chef-prepared meals
Hear inspirational messages from men’s ministry leaders from across the Southern Union
Participate in the Men’s Ministry Leadership Course and recieve a certificate of completion
Recieve the brand new Men’s Ministry Leader Kit that contains a wide variety of resources

THE SOUTHERN UNION LEADERSHIP TEAM:
The Southern Union Men’s Ministry Directors are here to serve you and your men. Please contact your conference men’s ministry director to let him know that you are interested in attending. Build your team and build a plan!

CONTACT INFORMATION:

David Long dlong@southernunion.com
Tony LaPorte tlaporte@carolinasda.org
Dan Schiffbauer dwschiff@msn.com
Marty Miller marty@blueprintformen.org
Christian Ronalds cronalds@gscsda.org
Kevin Shearer kshearer@kytn.net
Robert Mann bigrobmann357@gmail.com
Melvin Preston mpreston@sacsda.org
Mark Brown mark.brown@secsda.org

WEEKEND SCHEDULE:
Friday

4:00 Retreat Check-In Begins
6:00 Supper
7:00 Evening Meeting
9:00 Afterglow

Sabbath

6:30 Prayer and Praise Walk
7:30 Breakfast
8:30 Early Morning General Session
9:30 Seminar Options
11:00 Late Morning General Session
12:30 Lunch
1:30 Afternoon Activity Options
4:00 Afternoon Session
5:30 Supper
6:30 Evening Session
8:30 Evening Activities

Sunday

6:30 Prayer and Praise Walk
8:00 Breakfast
9:00 Closing Message
11:00 Farewell

WHAT TO BRING:

Bible
Comfortable Shoes
Casual Clothes
Flashlight
Toiletries
Cell Phone/Charger
Ear plugs to mute snoring men!
Great Attitude

RETREAT PACKAGES:
RV Campground: 4 men per site max

Early Bird $115
Regular Registration $135

Lakeside Room: Double Occupancy

Early Bird $200
Regular Registration $250

Lakeside Room: Single Occupancy

Early Bird $300
Regular Registration $350

Weekend Commuter: No Lodging

Early Bird $100
Regular Registration $120

NOTE: This is a full weekend program. It is recommended that all participants stay for the entire weekend. If you live close to Cohutta and are able to commute please understand that you are expected to be at all the meetings to have the full experience!

REGISTER HERE

NO MAN LEFT BEHIND

If you need financial assistance to attend the summit please contact Tom Pyke.

REGISTRATION QUESTIONS?

Contact Tom Pyke
423- 313-1807
tom.pyke@blueprintformen.org

PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS
Poster – Southern Union Men’s Leadership Summit

ABOUT COHUTTA SPRINGS
Tucked away in the North Georgia mountains and surrounded by a glistening 55-acre lake, Cohutta Springs Conference Center is the perfect setting for our annual men’s retreat. You will feel your stress melt away whether you stay in one a motel room overlooking the lake or a more rustic bunkhouse perched above the valley. The main lodge houses a large auditorium, four breakout rooms, and the dining hall where delicious buffet style meals ensure you will never go hungry!
WEBSITE for Cohutta Springs
VIDEO for Cohutta Springs
CAMPUS MAP for Cohutta Springs
ADDRESS 1175 Cohutta Springs Rd, Crandall, GA 30711

Iron Works Men's Summit
2021-10-08 08:00 - 2021-10-10 22:00 (America/New_York) | Cohutta Springs Conference Center, 1175 Cohutta Springs Rd, Crandall, GA, 30711, United States
REGISTRATION CLOSED
Greetings Brothers,
You are invited to attend The Iron Works Men’s Summit being held at Cohutta Springs Conference Center on the weekend of October 8-10, 2021.
“The Iron Works” serves as a metaphor and a framework for the weekend. From the crush of the quarry to the finishing grind, it’s a process that every man goes through in life. And while no stage is comfortable the end product is worth it all, a sharp tool in the hand of God!

No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it. – Hebrews 12:11

If you would like to become a sharper tool in the hand of God, check out the details below and consider attending this powerful weekend.
Here’s to Building Better Men,
Marty Miller
GCC Men’s Ministry Coordinator
Blueprint for Men, Founder & President

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

Carlton Byrd
Senior Pastor of the Oakwood University Church
Speaker/Director of the Breath of Life

Jared Thurmon
Teaching Pastor of the Adairsville SDA Church

SEMINAR PRESENTATIONS
We are committed to becoming the men God designed us to be… strong leaders, loving husbands, generous providers, and fearless warriors! The weekend seminars will provide essential information for every man to win the battles he faces every day. Presentations will provide information and inspiration to become stronger men in critical areas of life such as…

Marriage
Finances
Fatherhood
Health
Purity
Leadership

Stay posted for details as they become available.

WEEKEND SCHEDULE:
Friday

4:00 Retreat Check-In Begins
6:00 Supper
7:00 Evening Meeting
9:00 Afterglow

Sabbath

6:30 Prayer and Praise Walk
7:30 Breakfast
8:30 Early Morning General Session
9:30 Seminar Options
11:00 Late Morning General Session
12:30 Lunch
1:30 Afternoon Activity Options
2:45 Seminar Options
4:00 Seminar Options
5:30 Supper
6:30 Evening Session and Communion
8:30 Evening Activities

Sunday

6:30 Prayer and Praise Walk
8:00 Breakfast
9:30 Closing Challenge
11:00 Farewell

WHAT TO BRING:

Bible
Comfortable Shoes
Casual Clothes
Flashlight
Toiletries
Cell Phone/Charger
Ear plugs to mute snoring men!
Great Attitude

RETREAT PACKAGES:
SABBATH ONLY
Day Commuter

$75 Includes full program, materials, and 2 meals (lunch + supper)

FULL WEEKEND
RV Campground (12 sites) 6 men max per site

$85 with 2 meals (Sabbath lunch & Supper)
$115 with 5 Meals

Lakeside Room:

$195 Double Occupancy + 5 Meals

Lakeside Room:

$330 Single Occupancy + 5 Meals

REGISTRATION CLOSED

REGISTRATION QUESTIONS?

Contact Tom Pyke
423- 313-1807
tom.pyke@blueprintformen.org

PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS
If you are a men’s ministry or church leader please use the following digital files to promote this event at your church. We depend on you to get the word out. Thanks!
Poster – The Iron Works Men’s Summit @ Cohutta Springs
PowerPoint Slide – 2021 Iron Works Men’s Summit – to be used in churches
Facebook Page and Image

THE ONE CHURCH, ONE MAN CHALLENGE
Dear Pastor,
Prayerfully consider this challenge. Sponsor a man for around $200 and launch your men’s ministry. I believe this could be one of the most important investments you make this year. I pray that you accept the challenge and send one man… or more!

COVID-19 GUIDELINES
We are glad you are attending the Iron Works Men’s Summit and pray that you will be blessed. We want this weekend to be as safe as possible, so we have put in place the following COVID-19 Guidelines. Thank-you for reading these guidelines and adhering to them as much as possible!
Assumption of Risk
The CDC discourages large gatherings due to the increased possibility of spreading COVID-19. By attending this event you are agreeing to this assumption of risk. We, the event leadership, are committed to do everything reasonable to reduce risk for you. If you have any concerns or questions feel free to contact the registration coordinator, Tom Pyke at 423-313-1807 or tom.pyke@blueprintformen.org.

First Line of Defense: Stay Home
Stay home if you have been exposed to anyone with a contagious disease (COVID-19) during the past 14 days.
Stay Home if you have any of the following symptoms within 24 hours of this event.

Fever (>100.4F)
Cough
Shortness of Breath
Chills
Tremors
Muscle Pain
Headache
Sore Throat
Loss of taste or smell
Sore throat
Congestion or runny nose
Nausea or vomiting
Diarrhea

Cancellation Refunds
If you need to cancel for any reason, you will be refunded the full event fee. No questions asked. Thank-you!
Contact Tom Pyke at 423-313-1807 or tom.pyke@blueprintformen.org.

Second Line of Defense: Daily Screening
When you arrive, there will be an outdoor screening station set-up to reduce the risk of COVID-19 exposure at this event. Stop at the screening station when you arrive. There you will be asked the questions listed above and have your temperature checked before being allowed to attend the weekend. Once cleared, you will be provided a wristband which will allow you to proceed to the official check-in station. At the Registration Check-In you will be given a packet that contains a mask and hand sanitizer. We encourage you to use these as you deem appropriate.

Third Line of Defense: Daily Protocols
Morning Screening
When you enter the main lodge, your temperature will be checked every morning.
Masking Up
Masks are not required at the event, but if you feel the need to do so, please do. No pressure will be given to those that wear masks or those that don’t.
Social Distancing
We will be taking reasonable measures to practice social distancing, i.e., discussion tables will not be maxed out.
Handwashing & Surfaces
All guests should practice frequent handwashing and monitor themselves daily for any symptoms of illness. Table surfaces, handles, etc. will be sanitized daily. Feel free to use your own surface wipes as needed.
Hydration
It’s easy to not drink enough water so we will provide bottled water in your rooms and at your tables. Staying hydrated will help you stay healthy and feeling great!
Ventilation
We will circulate air in our meeting rooms as much as we possibly can and get outside too!

Fourth Line of Defense: If Someone Gets Sick
If anyone develops and reveals COVID-like symptoms during the weekend we will take steps to isolate and contact trace the best that we can. If we discover that someone tests positive soon after this event, we will send out email notifications to all participants. We are praying that these three lines of defense and God’s hand of protection should prevent this from becoming a reality!

ABOUT COHUTTA SPRINGS
ONE OF THE TOP RETREAT CENTERS IN AMERICA!
Tucked away in the North Georgia mountains and surrounded by a glistening 55-acre lake, Cohutta Springs Conference Center is the perfect setting for our annual men’s retreat. You will feel your stress melt away whether you stay in one a motel room overlooking the lake or a more rustic bunkhouse perched above the valley. The main lodge houses a large auditorium, four breakout rooms, and the dining hall where delicious buffet style meals ensure you will never go hungry!
WEBSITE for Cohutta Springs
VIDEO for Cohutta Springs
CAMPUS MAP for Cohutta Springs

DIRECTIONS:
ADDRESS: Cohutta Springs Conference Center. 1175 Cohutta Springs Rd, Crandall, GA 30711

From Atlanta, GA:
Take I-75 North to US Hwy 411, Cartersville Exit 293. Turn Right. Follow US Hwy 411, approximately 45 miles, North through Chatsworth, Eton, and Crandall. Look for Cohutta Springs Road, approximately 4 miles north of Eton. Turn right. Follow Cohutta Springs Road, approximately 1 mile, crossing the railroad tracks, until you come to Cohutta Springs entrance on the left.
From Chattanooga, TN:
Take I-75 South to Dalton, Walnut Avenue Exit 333. Turn left. Follow Walnut Avenue (US 52/76) approximately 15 miles to Chatsworth where it dead ends into US Hwy 411. Turn left. Follow US Hwy 411, approximately 7 miles through Eton and Crandall to Cohutta Springs Road. Turn right. Follow Cohutta Springs Road, approximately 1 mile, crossing the railroad tracks, until you come to the Cohutta Springs entrance on the left.
From East Tennessee:
Take US Hwy 411 South, approximately 7 miles south of the Georgia/Tennessee state line to Cohutta Springs Road. Turn left onto Cohutta Springs Road, cross railroad tracks, travel approximately 1 mile to Cohutta Springs entrance on the left.

Authentic Manhood Expedition
2021-08-26
Greetings Mountain Men,
John Muir once penned the inspirational quote… “The mountains are calling, and I must go.” And while I wholeheartedly agree with Muir, I more deeply sense that we are responding to the “Still Small Voice”, the heart of God calling us upward to high places. And when God calls, we must answer, for to do so is to embark on an adventure like no other! Through the mountain wilderness Moses, Elijah, and Jesus were all faced with the holiness and power of God. That is our goal and our deepest desire. Pray for nothing short of this my friends and be ready for what God has in store… it’s sure to be awesome!
Please download and read the entire information packet below and then follow the simple to get ready!
Preparing for the Expedition:

Step 1 Now Register and pay deposit of $100 by May 1, 2021
Step 2 Now Begin fitness training!
Step 3 Now Begin acquiring gear!
Step 4 June 1 Pay the balance of expedition $400
Step 5 July 1 Purchase airline ticket
Step 6 Aug 26 Fly to Salt Lake City, UT!
Step 7 Aug 27 Authentic Manhood Expedition
Step 8 Sep 5 Fly home!

It’s Time to Climb On!
Tom Pyke, Expedition Leader
CLICK HERE – Info Packet
CLICK HERE – $100 DEPOSIT

Rock-Solid Men's Retreat
2021-03-26 - 2021-03-28 | Hidden Springs, 5300 Howardsville Rd, Apison, TN, 37302, United States
Greetings Brothers,
The Rock-Solid Men’s Retreat will be held on the weekend of March 26-28, 2021 at HIDDEN SPRINGS (PLEASE NOTE THIS CHANGE FROM STERN MOUNTAIN) near Chattanooga, TN. This is a weekend event designed to recharge your depleted soul through challenging messages, inspirational music, deep conversations, outdoor recreation, and brotherhood!
You can choose to come for the entire weekend, for the day, or even just a few hours. If you stay for the weekend you must plan on tent camping. If you’re not into camping you can commute, it’s that close. To discover more details about the weekend, check out the following information packet and make plans to attend. Hope to see you at the retreat!
Here’s to Building on THE Solid Rock!
Marty Miller
Blueprint for Men, Founder & President
MORE INFO
REGISTRATION

1. OVERVIEW and FAQs

Overview
The Solid Rock Men’s Retreat is a weekend outdoor event designed to recharge your weary soul through challenging messages, inspirational music, deep conversations, outdoor recreation, and brotherhood!
FAQs
Why should I attend the retreat?
Because we all need to be charged-up for God, our families, our churches, and our communities.
When does the retreat take place?
March 26-28, 2021
Who should attend the retreat?
Ordinary men from the age of 13 to 93 that desire to become extraordinary men of God through developing a closer walk with God and fellowship with brothers seeking the same.
Where does the retreat take place?
The retreat will take place at HIDDEN SPRINGS, 5300 Howardsville Road Apison Tennessee 37302
Covid-19 Guidelines
Our men’s retreat this year is being held outside, in part as a precaution during the Covid-19 pandemic. We will NOT be requiring masks for this event but will be asking that the following precautions be taken.

If you have any symptoms, or know that you were exposed recently, we ask that you not attend
If you have recently been in a situation where you could have been exposed to Covid-19 we ask that you either not attend OR that you attend and wear a mask. (examples: flying, recently attended a large gathering where social distancing and masks wearing wasn’t followed)
We will be providing hand sanitizer and will be asking all attendees to sanitize hands regularly.
We will encourage social distancing (6 ft) guidelines. There will be ample room to spread out, weather permitting, so that distancing can be readily achieved.
We ask that each attendee be respectful to others. Those who need or choose to wear masks are encouraged to do so are to be respected. Those who choose not to wear a mask are to be respected.
If you are in a high-risk category AND you are not comfortable with these precautions we advise that you not attend.

We look forward to the day when these rules/precautions are no longer necessary!

What is Hidden Springs like?
Our Rock-Solid Men’s Retreat is being held at Hidden Springs, a 170-acre wedding venue that formerly was a girls camp… not exactly the most masculine setting for a men’s retreat but a dry one nonetheless!
What are the accommodations?
Those staying for the entire weekend will be camping in the fields and forests and old abandoned cabins.
Can we commute for the retreat or just come out for the day?
Yes. You can attend the entire event without camping.
What about meals?
Saturday lunch and supper are provided. Campers should prepare all other meals. Please inform of food allergies.
What are the plans for security and emergencies?
The property is gated and we have medical staff on hand if needed.
Cell phone signal?
Cell phone signal is strong!
What is the cost for the weekend?
The registration fee is $50 for the entire weekend or $40 if you are a commuter. All registered participants will recieve Saturday lunch and supper, and SWAG
What is SWAG?
SWAG is “Stuff We All Get”! So basically, everyone who attends the retreat, whether for the day or the entire weekend.
What should I bring?
Commuters
Plan on wearing comfortable outdoor clothing and hiking shoes. Please bring a camp chair and bible for meetings. A hammock might be nice for taking a nap. Water and snacks might be nice. For some of the activities you should bring a small daypack with survival/outdoor stuff. A headlamp is helpful after the sun goes down. We are men. Be prepared!
Campers
Bring the gear listed below.
How do I register?
Register and pay on Eventbrite, Deadline March 22, 2021. CLICK HERE
Complete the registration paperwork (release and medical) and bring to the retreat
What if I still have questions?
Contact Marty Miller at 423-322-8491 or Tom Pyke at 423-313-1807. Try texting before calling!

2 RETREAT LEADERSHIP

Retreat Speaker: Grant Graves

GRANT GRAVES is a veteran educator, gifted speaker, and author. His career path includes teaching from elementary through college and more recently as a corporate sales and marketing trainer. He loves working out, listening to books and podcasts, and spending time with his wife Riley and their daughter Libby. Recently he released his first book, “Fearless: Finding Courage in the Character of God”. You can find information about this book by CLICKING HERE. His dream is to one day hear Jesus say, “Well done, my good and faithful friend.”

Retreat Organizer: Marty Miller

MARTY MILLER is a veteran educator, outdoor professional, and a leader of men. He is the founder and president of Blueprint for Men which provides men’s ministry leadership for the Georgia-Cumberland Conference and beyond. Through retreats, rallies, and small groups the Blueprint for Men network continues to impact a growing number of men across the country. Marty and his wife, Gale, are the proud parents of two adult children and three grandchildren. Life is good!

Retreat Coordinator: Tom Pyke

TOM PYKE is a veteran business operations manager, seasoned outdoorsman, and a leader of men. He has guided and supported Blueprint for Men since its inception serving as the ministry secretary and much more. Tom’s greatest joy is to lead small groups where men experience a daily walk with God and become the men God designed them to be. He and his wife, Trina, have raised 5 boys to manhood and enjoy traveling from Montana to Kentucky visiting their grandkids. Life is good!

3 SCHEDULE

Friday
3:00 pm Check-in and Camp Set-up
6:00 Supper
7:00 Group Meeting
8:30 Outdoor Skills
10:00 Quiet
Saturday
8:00 am Breakfast
9:00 Outdoor Skills
10:30 Group Meeting
12:00 pm Lunch
2:00 Outdoor Skills
4:00 Group Meeting
5:30 Supper
7:00 Ignite the Fire Challenge
9:00 Circle of Men
11:00 Quiet
Sunday
8:00 am Breakfast
9:30 Closing Ceremony
10:30 Depart

4 GEAR LIST

Clothing

Comfortable set of clothes and shoes
Durable set of clothes and shoes/boots
Rain Jacket
Warm jacket or hoody
Cap

Equipment

Sleeping bag + Pillow
Sleeping mat or hammock
Tent/Tarp
Daypack
Toiletries
Water
Snacks
Toilet Paper
Pen/pencil
Bible
Medications
First Aid Kit
Camp chair
Headlamp/Lantern
Axe and fire building supplies

5 REGISTRATION

Register and pay on Eventbrite, Deadline March 22, 2021. CLICK HERE
Complete the registration release and medical forms in the information packet and bring them to the retreat. If you have special needs, please contact the retreat leader by email or phone. Thanks!

Father-Daughter Spring Wildflower Campout
2021-03-16 - 2021-03-18
Dear Family Man,
If you’re a family man who loves the outdoors you won’t want to miss the Father-Daughter Spring Wildflower Campout being held in the Great Smoky Mountains!
The Smokies are recognized as an International Biosphere Reserve due to its tremendous biodiversity which is estimated to be around 19,000 species. And, it is noted for having some of the best spring wildflower displays found anywhere on the planet and that is one of the primary reasons for visiting the park at this time.
Our time together will be experiential learning at its best as we identify and photograph wildflowers. From our basecamp we will explore a wide variety of forest communities ranging from the sheltered Cove Hardwood Forest to the mountain-top Spruce-Fir Forest.
Our Creator God is the author of all that is beautiful so this adventure will be a celebration of His genius and power! The purpose of the weekend is to serve as an opportunity to open the “Book of Nature” and learn to walk closer with God!
Here’s to Building Better Men… and their Families
Marty Miller
Trip Organizer and Naturalist

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

WHO: Fathers and daughters of all ages
WHERE: Elkmont Campground
WHEN: April 16-18, 2021
COST: $150/family
INCLUDED: Campsite and programming materials
BRING: Your own camping equipment and food
DEADLINE: Register by April 9, 2021
SPACE: Space is extremely limited so don’t delay!
DETAILS: Download Info Packet
REGISTRATION: Click on link below

COMPLETE DETAILS & REGISTRATION:

CLICK HERE – INFORMATION PACKET

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

STUDY MATERIALS:

CLICK HERE – SPRING WILDFLOWER OVERVIEW

CLICK HERE – SPRING WILDFLOWER IDENTIFICATION LIST

CLICK HERE – SPRING WILDFLOWER IDENTIFICATION TEST

CLICK HERE – SMOKY MOUNTAIN ECOLOGY PRESENTATION

Fire and Ice Winter Backpacking Trip
2021-01-14 - 2021-01-15
Greetings Winter Wanderer,
You are not like most men. You see, most men seek comfort when the thermometer dips toward zero and the snow starts flying. But that’s not you. The sophisticated man hunkers down at the local coffee shop on these blustery days, but not you. No, you are a bit of a primitive man, a man who embraces the biting cold, just to experience the most silent and exquisite of all seasons, winter!
If this is indeed the man you are, or that you want to be, we invite you to join us for a winter backpack trip to the snow covered grassy bald known as Whigg Meadow. At nearly a mile high and with 360-degree unobstructed views, you can see nearly forever during the day, and to the ends of the universe at night! It’s a place where you can’t help but feel closer to God. And, while we can’t promise you snow, we can promise you an outdoor experience that will be free of heat, bugs, and crowds!
To see a PHOTOBLOG of one of our trips CLICK HERE
If this adventure interests you, sign-up, pack your bags, and let’s go!
Here’s to Building Better Men,
Marty D. Miller
Blueprint for Men, Founder | President

TO REGISTER CLICK HERE

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
Saturday – January 14
12:00 pm Meet at the Men’s Outpost/Drive to Mountains (directions in planner)
3:00 Arrive at Mud Gap Trailhead
4:00 Setup Camp
5:00 Supper
6:00 Evening Campfire Worship
7:00 Night Activities
10:00 Hit the Sack!
Sunday – January 15
8:00 am     Break camp and hike back to trailhead
10:00 Breakfast in Tellico Plains
1:00 pm     Arrive back home

WEATHER FORECAST
To keep track of conditions you can CLICK HERE

GEAR LIST
General Backpacking & Camping Gear

Large backpack (4,500 + cubic inches)
Sleeping bag (rated to a min. of 0° F)
TWO Sleeping pads or one very thick one… you will be sleeping on snow!
3+ season tent
Stove w/fuel

Cooking kit
Lighter/matches
Cooking Utensils
2 water bottles
Zip-lock bags for stuff

Clothing

Waterproof/breathable jacket and pants
Medium-heavyweight insulating layer
Heavy-weight fleece jacket

Insulated parka
Quick-dry underwear
Quick-dry T-shirt
Heavy mitts or gloves
Liner gloves

2 pair of synthetic liner socks
2 pair of wool socks
Gaiters
Warm cap

Misc. Personal Items

Small first aid kit
Sunglasses
Sunscreen (SPF 30+)
Lip balm

Headlamp
Extra batteries
Ear plugs for tent flap wind noise
Toilet paper
Deodorant

Pack towel

TRIP PICTURES

Chainsaws and Butter Knives Rally
2020-01-18 16:00 - 20:00 | Collegedale Commons
Greetings Ladies and Gentlemen,
Join us for a full evening of celebration, inspiration and perspiration at the third annual Chainsaws and Butter Knives Rally. Whether you feel as sharp and powerful as a chainsaw or as weak and dull as a butter knife we need each other to get sharper… just as “Iron Sharpens Iron” Proverbs 27:17. This evening will be an out-of-the-box experience to say the least as you hear compelling testimonies, eat a hearty pancake supper, and join in a lumberjack contest if you choose!
Collegedale Commons
January 18, 2020 – 4:00-8:00 pm

PROMO VIDEO:
https://blueprintformen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/promo-MyPromovideo233.mp4

LUMBERJACK CONTEST VIDEO:

RADIO SPOT:
https://blueprintformen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/CCC-BLUEPRINT-FOR-MEN-30-08-21-17.mp3

FREE EVENT:
This is a free event but an offering will be collected to defray event costs. There’s no free lunch… or supper!

SCHEDULE:
4:00 Music and Message
6:00 Flapjack Supper… please bring your own camp chair!
6:30 Lumberjack Challenge
8:00 Prayer of Dedication

LUMBERJACK TEAM REGISTRATION:
Registration is required to enter the Lumberjack Contest. To register a team of six, please complete the registration form below and pay your entry fee. All participants receive Chainsaws and Butter Knives T-shirts and a chance to win some awesome prizes… that are very sharp! Please read details carefully!
Pay for Lumberjack Team Here!
Team Registration Below… you can register up to the event on January 18, 2020.
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Strong Men of God Retreat
2019-10-04 - 2019-10-06 | Cohutta Springs Conference Center, 1175 Cohutta Springs Rd, Crandall, GA, 30711, United States
An Invitation…
Greetings Brothers,
You are invited to attend the Strong Men of God Retreat being held once again at Cohutta Springs Conference Center on the weekend of October 4-6, 2019. The Georgia-Cumberland and South Atlantic Conference men’s ministry leadership teams have worked diligently to make this weekend a time where you will be refreshed and restored through…

Challenging Messages
Inspirational Music
Informational Seminars
Delicious Meals
Outdoor Activities
Comfortable Accommodations
Relaxing in Nature

Every man wants to be a “Strong Man” but most of us, if we are honest, will admit that we are not as strong as we would like to be. And instead of charging hard, pushing on into exhaustion, we all need to rest, retreat, and get restored. The Strong Men of God Retreat is the perfect opportunity for you to do just that… so don’t miss out!
Our leadership team has taken special care to provide registration options that fit every man’s budget and schedule. If you register for the Cohutta Springs Triathlon or the Car Show, both held on Sunday morning, you will receive a special reduced rate. See the complete list of packages below that range from $70 to $325.
Guys, I can promise you that God will show up at the retreat. He always does. So, block your calendar, make plans, pack your bags, and join us at the retreat!
And, if you’ve never been to Cohutta Springs you’re in for a treat! Watch this short video to get a taste of what to expect… CLICK HERE!
Here’s to Building Strong Men,
Marty Miller, Retreat Director

TO WATCH EVENT RECORDINGS…
CLICK HERE

Strong Men of God
“Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong.” 1 Corinthians 16:13

SEMINAR PRESENTATIONS
We are committed to becoming the men God designed us to be… strong leaders, loving husbands, generous providers, and fearless warriors! The weekend seminars will provide essential information for every man to win the battles he faces every day. Presentations will provide information and inspiration to become stronger men in critical areas of life such as…

Marriage
Finances
Fatherhood
Health
Purity
Leadership

Stay posted for details as they become available.

WEEKEND SCHEDULE:
Friday

2:00 Retreat Check-In Begins
6:00 Supper
7:00 Evening Meeting
9:00 Afterglow

Sabbath

6:30 Prayer and Praise Walk
7:30 Breakfast
8:30 Early Morning General Session
9:30 Seminar Options
11:00 Late Morning General Session
12:30 Lunch
1:30 Afternoon Activity Options
2:45 Seminar Options
4:00 Seminar Options
5:30 Supper
6:45 Evening Session and Communion
8:30 Evening Activities

Sunday

6:30 Prayer and Praise Walk
8:00 Breakfast
9:00 Car Show
10:00 Closing Challenge
11:00 Farewell
12:00 Sunbelt Triathlon

ACTIVITY OPTIONS:

Hiking
Challenge Course
Canoeing
Table Games
Mountain Biking
Pontoon Boat
Car Show
Triathlon

WHAT TO BRING:

Bible
Comfortable Shoes
Casual Clothes
Flashlight
Toiletries
Camp Chair
Cell Phone/Charger
Ear plugs to mute snoring men!
Great Attitude

REGISTRATION DETAILS:
RETREAT PACKAGES:
The retreat will cost from $70 to $325 depending on package.
Sabbath Day Commuter

$70 Includes full program, materials, and 2 meals (lunch + supper)

Full weekend packages include all 5 meals
RV Park/Camping w/bathhouse (up to 4 men per site)

$125 Camping Registration
$150 RV Park Registration

Deluxe Lakeside Motel Rooms (Double-occupancy)

NA Bunkhouse lodging is not available this year… so sorry!
$180 Group Discount (5 or more men)
$195 Early Bird Registration Deadline
$225 Regular Registration Deadline
$185 SPECIAL – SUNBELT TRIATHLON PARTICIPANT… click here to register
$185 SPECIAL – CAR SHOW PARTICIPANT… click here to register
$325 Regular Registration Deadline (Single-occupancy)

IMPORTANT REGISTRATION DATES:

REGISTRATION OPENS – July 1, 2019

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION – Ends Sep 5, 2019
REGISTRATION DEADLINE – Sep 19, 2019

REGISTER HERE
CONTACT:

Marty Miller at 423-322-8491 or marty@blueprintformen.org

OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES:

CAR SHOW
You are encouraged to drive or tow your old truck, car, RV, or motorcycle to the retreat, completely restored or not, and enter it into the Saturday night car show. And since our theme is STRONG MEN OF GOD, muscle cars will be emphasized but not at the elimination of any classic car.
Expect to see everything from a Dodge Viper to a funny car dragster. Let’s fill the parking lot!
NOTE: A special reduced weekend registration price of $185 will be given to men that enter the car show. Car Show is FREE but registration is required!

SUNBELT COHUTTA SPRINGS TRIATHLON
The 36th annual Sunbelt Cohutta Springs Triathlon is on Sunday, October 6, 2019 – the first Sunday of the month. Packet pickup is from 10:30 am to 11:45 am, with orientation at 11:45 am; the race starts at 12:30 pm. The race features a ½ mile swim, 18 mile bike, and 4 mile run. Registration fees range from $30 to $120.
NOTE: A special reduced weekend registration price of $185 will be given to men that enter the triathlon on Sunday. Please show staff your proof of triathlon registration at the retreat. Thanks!
REGISTER HERE

ABOUT COHUTTA SPRINGS
#10 RANKED RETREAT CENTER IN AMERICA!
Tucked away in the North Georgia mountains and surrounded by a glistening 55-acre lake, Cohutta Springs Conference Center is the perfect setting for our annual men’s retreat. You will feel your stress melt away whether you stay in one a motel room overlooking the lake or a more rustic bunkhouse perched above the valley. The main lodge houses a large auditorium, four breakout rooms, and the dining hall where delicious buffet style meals ensure you will never go hungry!
WEBSITE information about Cohutta Springs Conference Center
VIDEO for Cohutta Springs

DIRECTIONS:
ADDRESS: Cohutta Springs Conference Center. 1175 Cohutta Springs Rd, Crandall, GA 30711

From Atlanta, GA:
Take I-75 North to US Hwy 411, Cartersville Exit 293. Turn Right. Follow US Hwy 411, approximately 45 miles, North through Chatsworth, Eton, and Crandall. Look for Cohutta Springs Road, approximately 4 miles north of Eton. Turn right. Follow Cohutta Springs Road, approximately 1 mile, crossing the railroad tracks, until you come to Cohutta Springs entrance on the left.
From Chattanooga, TN:
Take I-75 South to Dalton, Walnut Avenue Exit 333. Turn left. Follow Walnut Avenue (US 52/76) approximately 15 miles to Chatsworth where it dead ends into US Hwy 411. Turn left. Follow US Hwy 411, approximately 7 miles through Eton and Crandall to Cohutta Springs Road. Turn right. Follow Cohutta Springs Road, approximately 1 mile, crossing the railroad tracks, until you come to the Cohutta Springs entrance on the left.
From East Tennessee:
Take US Hwy 411 South, approximately 7 miles south of the Georgia/Tennessee state line to Cohutta Springs Road. Turn left onto Cohutta Springs Road, cross railroad tracks, travel approximately 1 mile to Cohutta Springs entrance on the left.

Renewed Men's Conference
2019-09-06 - 2019-09-08 | Indian Creek Camp, 150 Cabin Cir Dr, Liberty, TN, 37095, United States
Gentlemen,
If you’re feeling a beat down and discouraged about being a man, husband, and father… maybe, just maybe, it’s time to get your proverbial “MANCARD” renewed! To do just that, consider attending the RENEWED MEN’S CONFERENCE at Indian Creek Camp on Center Hill Lake, east of Nashville, TN. This annual event is a time of inspirational music, challenging messages, great food, and brotherhood! And it’s an event you don’t want to miss! Check out the details below…
PRESENTERS

Marty Miller
Blueprint for Men

Dr. Michael Christian
Intimacy Seekers

Tim Allston
Get Ego Help Now

Jack Wilkerson
Crown

DISCOVER INDIAN CREEK CAMP…

ACTIVITIES
Boating, Climbing Wall, Zip Line, Hiking, Mountain Biking, Disc Golf, Canoeing, Paddle Board, Table Tennis, Volley Ball, Games, Saturday Night Movie
MEN’S LIFE SKILLS
Electrical, Plumbing, Financial Planning, Keying Locks, Fire Arm Safety, Neck/Bow Ties, Camp Fires, Camping, Knot Tying and more

REGISTRATION DETAILS COMING SOON!
QUESTIONS

Matt Demaree
Men’s Conference Director
615-477-1416
Website: micahsixeight.com
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Alaskan Wilderness Retreat
2019-07-11 - 2019-07-14
Caribou Creek, Talkeetna Mountains, Alaska

WHO SHOULD ATTEND
If you are a man that desires to embrace the rugged Alaskan wilderness and have a deep encounter with God this retreat is for you! Fathers are encouraged to bring their sons and other young men who are 12 years of age and older. Please leave your pets at home or they might become part of the food chain!
WHAT TO EXPECT
The weekend retreat is a study in contrast… the best of both worlds. As men we tend to be extreme. While we like our guns, airplanes, and ATVs, we also embrace the solitude and quiet of nature. A place where we can hear the still small voice of God. And it is for this purpose that we come to the wilderness, to seek God in a deeper way, while in the company of other like-minded men. During the weekend we will meet together every morning and evening for inspirational messages, testimonies, and music. It is our hope and prayer that each man that attends the retreat will experience God and leave a better man!
TRANSPORTATION
Logistics require that unless you have your own transportation, you must attend for the three days. Transportation options include:
Hiking

If you are planning to travel to camp via one of the two trails that lead to the camp, please use the buddy system or leave a travel plan with someone for your own safety. Weather conditions will dictate whether the trail down Alfreds Creek or Squaw Creek will be the best one to take. Contact Fritz Plier @ 376-9179 if you need direction or if you would like to tag along with another group.
Hiking: 13 miles one way on a 4-wheeler trail (shorter/rougher than trail below).

ATV

4-Wheelers: 22 mi/1.5 hr trip on 4-wheeler trail. Don’t have a 4-wheeler? Contact Alaska Toy Rentals 775-1800. Guides: Fritz Pleier, 376-9179 (If you need directions or would like to tag along on a guided trip to camp.)

Your Own Plane

If you are planning to fly in, please contact Danny Whatley @745-5221 or Joe Koliadko @ 745-2222 for information on the runway. The airstrip is 850′ long, becoming shorter the past several years due to washouts and it has bad approaches at each end. This is not the airstrip to practice your newfound bush pilot skills. Please monitor 122.9 and announce your intentions and position when within five miles of the airstrip.

Chartered Flight

Fly-ins: $300 per person round-trip; $150 per person one-way. If you need to be flown into camp, contact Mike Meekin at Meekin’s Air Service well in advance of the retreat to schedule flight into camp. Call 907-745-1626 or check their website at www.meekinsairservice.com. Weight limit for baggage is 50 lbs. for those being flown in.

ACCOMMODATIONS
The is an old gold mining camp. An outdoor rain fly will be set up for a covered gathering area. Bring your own tent and rain fly (tenting is a necessity!)
MEALS
Bring your own backpacking food—cooking gear—stove/ cookware.
ACTIVITIES
Gold panning, hiking, target shooting, picture taking.
CLOTHING
Come prepared for cool nights and rain; one never knows!
GUESTS & MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
Share your talents—the more the merrier!
CAMP RULES

Leave dirt bikes and three wheelers at home! Don’t be the object of a rescue going in and out of camp.
Practice firearm safety at all times. Please no shooting during the Sabbath hours. Use only the designated shooting areas.
Be respectful of others and enjoy quiet time from 10 pm to 7 am.
Please use the designated outhouses.
Please clean up after yourself and pack out all trash. Kent Sandvik has graciously allowed us to use his camp, so let’s keep it clean.
Check for air traffic before driving near the runway. Drive ATV’s next to the runway, not on the runway.

RETREAT THEME: Strong Fathers. Strong Sons.
Key Text: Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. 1 Corinthians 16:13
Thursday Evening

The Crisis: Lost in the Wilderness
Search & Rescue Scenario

Friday Morning

The Response: Your Manhood Survival Plan
Manhood Survival Challenge I*

Friday Evening

The Equipping: Your Manhood EDC
Letters of Endearment

Sabbath Morning

The Survivors: Your Brotherhood
Manhood Survival Challenge II*

Sabbath Evening

The Strength: Your Worthiness as a Man
The Father’s Blessing Ceremony

Sunday Morning

The Destiny: Your Eternal Home
The Circle of Men Ceremony

*Manhood Survival Challenges provide opportunities for men to bond together as they engage in team challenges
CONTACT:
Jeff Burnette

PO Box 521474, Big Lake, Alaska 99652
907-841-6625
danielstudies@gmail.com

BLOOD BROTHERS MEN'S RETREAT
2018-10-05 - 2018-10-07 | Cohutta Springs Conference Center, 1175 Cohutta Springs Rd, Crandall, GA, 30711, United States
Greetings Brothers,
The theme for the 2018 Georgia-Cumberland Conference Men’s Retreat is “Blood Brothers” which is in reference to the restoration of the brotherhood of men through the blood of Jesus Christ. In a world filled with hate and racial divides we are called to be united in our love for Christ and our love for one another. So, whether your ethnic roots are from Europe, Asia, Africa, or who knows where, we are brothers in Christ! And to this end, we dedicate this weekend.
“Honor all men, love the brotherhood, fear God, honor the king. 1 Peter 2:17
During the weekend you will be refreshed and restored through inspirational music, challenging messages, deep conversations, delicious food, outdoor activities, and much much more! I can promise you God will show up at the retreat, He always does. So, block your calendar, make plans, pack your bags, let’s go!
Your Blood Brother,
Marty Miller, GCC Men’s Ministry Coordinator
SATURDAY ONLY – $65
FULL WEEKEND CABIN LODGING – $130
FULL WEEKEND MOTEL LODGING – $190

KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Dr. Joe Martin

Founder, Speaker, Director of Real Men Connect
#1 Podcast for Christian Men
www.realmenconnect.com

SEMINAR PRESENTATIONS
As “Blood Brothers” we are committed to becoming the men God designed us to be… strong leaders, loving husbands, generous providers, and fearless warriors! The following seminars provide essential information for every man to win the battles he faces every day. Check them out…

Guarding Your Heart
Guard your heart with all diligence, for from it flow springs of life. Proverbs 4:23

Scott Mayer

Leading With Humility
For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve… Mark 10:24

Marcel Schwantes

Strength Through Brotherhood
A cord of three strands is not quickly broken. Ecclesiastes 4:12

Marty Miller

Purity Through Holiness
Create in me a clean heart, O God, And renew a steadfast spirit within me. Psalm 51:10

Sue Moore

Wisdom Through Wise Counsel
Through insolence comes nothing but strife, But wisdom is with those who receive counsel. Proverbs 13:10

L. Charles Walton

Living with a Mission
‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’ Matthew 25:40

Highest Education
William Hurtado

More information coming!

WEEKEND SCHEDULE:
Friday

2:00 Retreat Check-In Begins
6:00 Supper
7:00 Evening Meeting
9:00 Afterglow

Sabbath

6:30 Prayer and Praise Walk
7:30 Breakfast
8:30 Morning General Session
9:30 Seminar Options
11:00 Church
12:30 Lunch
1:30 Afternoon Activity Options
2:45 Seminar Options
4:00 Seminar Options
5:30 Agape Feast and Communion
6:45 Evening Meeting
8:00 Evening Activities (see options below)
10:00 Men’s Ministry Leadership Meeting

Sunday

6:30 Prayer and Praise Walk
8:00 Breakfast
9:00 Closing Challenge and Farewell
10:00 Men’s Ministry Leadership Meeting

ACTIVITY OPTIONS:

Nature Hike
Challenge Course
Car Show
Canoeing
Table Games
Night Hike

SATURDAY NIGHT CAR SHOW

You are encouraged to drive or tow your old truck, car, RV, or motorcycle to the retreat, completely restored or not, and enter it into the Saturday night car show. Prizes awarded! Let’s fill the parking lot!
Everyone Should Bring:

Bible
Comfortable Shoes
Casual Clothes
Flashlight
Toiletries
Camp Chair
Cell Phone/Charger
Ear plugs to mute snoring men!
Great Attitude

If staying in a cabin bring…

Pillow
Sleeping bag or linens
Towel
NOTE: Linens and towels provided in hotel rooms of course!

REGISTRATION DETAILS:
RETREAT PACKAGES:
The retreat will cost from $65 to $280 depending on package.

Sabbath Commuter with Lunch and Supper is $65
Cabin with all Meals is $130 (Bunkhouse)
Hotel with all Meals is $190 (Double-occupancy)
Hotel with all Meals is $280 (Single-occupancy)

MEN’S MINISTRY LEADER SCHOLARSHIPS:
$100 Scholarship – Current Men’s Ministry Leaders – contact Marty Miller 423-322-8491 or blueprint4men@gmail.com
$200 Scholarship – New Men’s Ministry Leaders – contact Marty Miller 423-322-8491 or blueprint4men@gmail.com
IMPORTANT REGISTRATION DATES:
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION – Ends September 7, 2018
REGISTRATION DEADLINE – September 27, 2018
CONTACT:
Marty Miller at 423-322-8491 or blueprint4men@gmail.com
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

INFORMATION ABOUT COHUTTA SPRINGS CONFERENCE CENTER
Tucked away in the North Georgia mountains and surrounded by a glistening 55-acre lake, Cohutta Springs Conference Center is the perfect setting for our annual men’s retreat. You will feel your stress melt away whether you stay in one a motel room overlooking the lake or a more rustic bunkhouse perched above the valley. The main lodge houses a large auditorium, four breakout rooms, and the dining hall where delicious buffet style meals ensure you will never go hungry!
Click here for more information about Cohutta Springs Conference Center

ADDRESS: Cohutta Springs Conference Center. 1175 Cohutta Springs Rd, Crandall, GA 30711

DIRECTIONS:

From Atlanta, GA:
Take I-75 North to US Hwy 411, Cartersville Exit 293. Turn Right. Follow US Hwy 411, approximately 45 miles, North through Chatsworth, Eton, and Crandall. Look for Cohutta Springs Road, approximately 4 miles north of Eton. Turn right. Follow Cohutta Springs Road, approximately 1 mile, crossing the railroad tracks, until you come to Cohutta Springs entrance on the left.
From Chattanooga, TN:
Take I-75 South to Dalton, Walnut Avenue Exit 333. Turn left. Follow Walnut Avenue (US 52/76) approximately 15 miles to Chatsworth where it dead ends into US Hwy 411. Turn left. Follow US Hwy 411, approximately 7 miles through Eton and Crandall to Cohutta Springs Road. Turn right. Follow Cohutta Springs Road, approximately 1 mile, crossing the railroad tracks, until you come to the Cohutta Springs entrance on the left.
From East Tennessee:
Take US Hwy 411 South, approximately 7 miles south of the Georgia/Tennessee state line to Cohutta Springs Road. Turn left onto Cohutta Springs Road, cross railroad tracks, travel approximately 1 mile to Cohutta Springs entrance on the left.

Blueprint for Men Symposium
2018-01-13 - 2018-01-14
ABBA: DAD’S BY DESIGN
“Restoring the hearts of the father’s to the children…”
The theme of this year’s Blueprint for Men Symposium is ABBA: Dad’s by Design. Both science and scripture testify to the importance of fathers in the development of healthy children yet we continue to see a decline of strong fatherhood even in the church. This symposium seeks to help men and women make positive changes in their own lives and that of their children by having a clear picture our…

Fatherhood Blueprint – Understanding God’s ideal for fatherhood
Earthly Father – Dealing with our father wounds
Heavenly Father – Exposing beliefs of God from our earthly father
Marriage – Maximizing fatherhood through strong marriages

SYMPOSIUM ESSENTIALS:

Location: Hamilton Community Church
Date: Saturday, January 13, 2018
Time: 3:00-6:00 pm
Who: Men and women invited 13 yrs+
Cost: It’s FREE… invite your friends!
Register: Required online
Perks: Child Care. Door Prizes.

SYMPOSIUM LINEUP:

Welcome
Broken: The Father Effect
Restored: Dad’s by Design
Maximized: Strong Marriages
Panel Discussions
Closing Challenge
Prayer of Dedication

REGISTER HERE!

SPECIAL FEATURE…
John Finch, creator of the The Father Effect book and film, will share vignettes from the film that center on how his father’s abandonment and suicide negatively impacted his life and how, through forgiveness, everything changed. John reports that 9 out of 10 people experience a father wound which, if left unresolved, results in another broken generation. But there is hope of restoration through God’s grace and forgiveness!

For more about John and The Father Effect click here.

CAN’T MAKE IT? CLICK HERE TO LIVESTREAM IT!

PAST SYMPOSIUMS:
CLICK HERE TO SEE PICTURES FROM THE 2017 SYMPOSIUM
CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO FROM THE 2017 SYMPOSIUM
