About Rise Above
The world has a lot to say about what makes a man strong.
We're told to never show weakness. Handle everything ourselves. Hide our emotions. Make more money. Be physically dominant. Never ask for help. Never let anyone see us struggle.
But is that really strength?
RISE ABOVE is a one-day men's retreat designed to challenge the world's definition of masculinity and discover what God says about becoming a strong man.
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Throughout the day, men will be challenged in four areas:
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PHYSICALLY STRONG
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Strength isn't just about how much you can lift.
Through a challenging obstacle course, men will be pushed physically and challenged in discipline, endurance, perseverance, and teamwork.
02
MENTALLY STRONG
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Strength isn't pretending you're okay.
In very small groups, men will have an opportunity to put down the walls, talk honestly about what they're carrying, pray together, and begin taking steps toward healing.
Sometimes strength is being willing to say:
“I'm not okay, and I don't want to carry this alone anymore.”
03
RELATIONALLY STRONG
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Strength isn't independence.
Men will receive practical training on becoming better husbands, fathers, friends, brothers, and leaders.
We will learn how to communicate, handle conflict, be present at home, and build meaningful friendships with other men.
Strong men don't stand alone. Strong men stand together.
04
SPIRITUALLY STRONG
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Strength isn't believing you can handle everything yourself.
Real strength begins when we recognize where our strength comes from.
Through worship, preaching, prayer, and response, men will be challenged to strengthen their relationship with God and become the men He has called them to be.
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Do everything with love.
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Be courageous. Be strong.
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Stand firm in the faith.
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Be on guard
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