27-29 October 2023

£50 recommended donation

Exercising yourself in godliness

Relearning the fundamentals of spiritual growth

Most men want to grow spiritually, but distractions keep getting in the way of discipleship. There is a gap between the man in the mirror and the husband, father, and church member that they would like to be. They hear lots of sermons about things they are meant to be doing, but they feel stuck and unable to change. They need more than a daily quiet time or occasional men's breakfast. They need a whole new approach to life.

Three Core Elements of Spiritual Growth

Spiritual Friendship

Isolation is killing men. Most Christian men haven't had intimate friendships since high school or university. Men need help breaking through isolation and recovering camaraderie. They need to be reminded that friendship is worth their time and effort.

Simple Routines

Men need help building a lifestyle of putting Christ first. They need training that develops the basic habits - like scripture memorization, focused prayer, and reading - that result in long-term growth. But men don't just need good habits; they need freedom from the bad habits that are impeding their spiritual growth. Small tweaks in their daily routines can produce lasting change.

Bodily-Discipline

Men need help bringing their body under control, so that they are free to put Christ first. Without bodily-discipline men conform to the world around them. Men need help developing the spiritual muscles that enable self-control.

Cross Training Ministries is hosting a conference for Christian men who want to be trained in the fundamentals of spiritual fitness.

This event is over, but you can get all of the conference resources here: 2023 Conference

FAQs

  • Accommodations are provided at the Alltnacriche facility for the first 50 men who sign up. You are welcome to come and go from the conference, if you would like to seek accommodations elsewhere - but you will still need to send us your registration information.

  • Yes, all meals are included. The food will be prepared by the camp staff. We will all eat together in the cafeteria.

  • The weekend will focus on 1) gathering Christian men for camaraderie 2) removing them from their daily distractions so that they can have focused time meditating and praying 3) training them in the fundamentals of a godly lifestyle.

    There will be a few teaching sessions and group activities, and a lot of free time for reflection and friendship.

  • Not yet. We're still working out the details. Check-in is Friday evening and Check-out is Sunday after lunch. We'll post the rest of the details soon.

  • We're asking for a £50 donation per person. Meals and accommodation are included.

  • Email Evan McGinty. evan@xtrainingministries.com