CounterPoint

That right folks, the CounterPoint BootCamp is on the schedule so it’s time to get registered for this awesome event.  Some of you missed the BootCamp in April so don’t miss this final opportunity of 2009.

We men can be defined by many things...childhood experiences, parents, friends, family, religious tradition, hobbies, and career. Yet many of us fail to understand God’s view of our life. How does God see me?  What does God think of me?  Am I accepted by God just as I am?  This BootCamp launches men into a journey of discovery: seeking the true masculine heart, understanding the life of adventure and purpose, how to fight the battles, and how to find authentic spirituality in relationship with Jesus Christ.

CounterPoint BootCamp is built on the Truth found in Scripture and supported by themes found in the best-selling book, “Wild at Heart” by John Eldredge and from Men’s Fraternity (Robert Lewis).  Some sessions feature John Eldredge and the Ransomed Heart team via DVD presentation.  Event leaders include men from the St Louis area who experienced radical transformation after attending the “Wild at Heart” conferences in Colorado. These events were led by “Wild at Heart” author John Eldredge and the Ransomed Heart team.

In addition to the interactive sessions, men can test their mettle on a ropes course, vanquish foes in paintball, catch a trout, hike the Ozarks, do some caving, or simply relax at the water park.   During the weekend, time is set aside for solitude: to discover your conversation with God, to receive healing in the deepest recesses of your heart, and to grow in understanding of your calling and purpose in Christ.

The best deal is to bring four of your friends with you and get the Group Rate of $209 per man.  Individual registration can be had for $229 each with early registration expiring midnight, Sunday, 30Aug09.

CounterPoint—setting men in contrast to the things that have shaped their lives.

CounterPoint’s first boot camp is now history but the process has just gotten started for the dozen brave men who took this journey with us and we pray that their lives will never be the same again.  Scripture says that He (being God) who began a good work in you is faithful to complete it.  That is our prayer.

For those men who were unable to join us, fear not.  We are making initial plans to conduct another event later in the year.  If you want to stay informed simply check back often or can use the RSS feed link at the bottom of this page.

What you are about to take part in may be one of the most spiritually significant experiences of your journey.

Expect God to show up.
Taking you deeper. Restoring your strength. Giving you back your masculine heart. We want to offer a bit of guidance as you join us in prayer for this experience. Pray: For your own heart. That God would prepare it for what He has for you to receive. (Prov.4:23, Mark 4, especially vs. 8 and 20, Matt. 5:8)

• That you would give God PERMISSION to do in your heart what He so desires for you at Spring Training 2009.
• For the supernatural protection of your family leading up to and during Spring Training 2009.
• For your travel to and from Spring Training 2009.
• For every detail that God desires at Spring Training 2009

Expect opposition
Be self‐controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a
roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in
the faith. (1 Peter 5)
Arguments with your wife. Health problems. Being inundated with demands at the office. Assaults against your strength, your character, your work, your reputation. Roadblocks coming up between you and Spring Training 2009. Men, please know, these are ALL indications that you are exactly where you are supposed to be. The evil one does not want you to walk forward and take part in what God has for you at Spring Training 2009.

Having said that, we urge you to join us in daily prayer, standing spiritually in agreement with us and all the men coming to take this expedition. I am reminded of the words of Maximus in The Gladiator when he and his fellow gladiators were thrown into the Roman Coliseum—waiting for what they feared would be their destruction. Maximus said to his fellow brothers in this battle,

“Whatever comes out of these gates, we have a better chance of survival if we work together… If we stay together, we survive.”

Stephen Adams – Mr. Adams attended the Wild at Heart Boot Camp in February 2007 and the Advanced Boot Camp in May 2008. These events were led by John Eldredge and the Ransomed Heart team. He has earned a B.S. in Management Information Systems, a M.A. in Biblical Studies and is a certified Project Management Professional. He has seventeen years in information technology consulting and works as a Senior Project Manager for the Microsoft Corporation. Mr. Adams is the founder of CounterPoint. He married his college sweetheart almost nineteen years ago and they reside in St Charles, MO with their three boys.

Rick Johnson – Mr. Johnson facilitated the Wild at Heart: Band of Brothers class three times for Destiny Church in St Louis. He has worked for twenty-five year as a carpenter with the last eleven years as a business owner and general contractor in the St Louis Metro region. Mr. Johnson resides in Waterloo, IL with his wife of twenty-nine years and has four grown children and five grandchildren.

Dean Hodge – Mr. Hodge attended the Wild at Heart Boot Camp in February 2007 and the Advanced Boot Camp in May 2008. These events were led by John Eldredge and the Ransomed Heart team. He also participated in a Kansas City-area Boot Camp in June 2008. Mr. Hodge has earned an M.S. in Administration, a B.S. in Computer Science and a B.A. in Management. Mr. Hodge teaches computer science, communications, and business classes at Maryville University; he has previously taught at ITT Technical Institute, in a corporate setting, and in the United States Navy. He is pursuing a career change and is currently a full-time student. He has been married for four years and makes his home in St Charles, Mo.

Substantial support also comes additional local men representing a number of churches.  All these men live with the same mission of carrying the powerful message of Ransomed Heart to others.