Breaking down the Walls: Creating a Community of Brothers
A men’s weekend designed for local churches to build authentic community with one another.

“The Breaking Down the Walls retreat did just that for the men in our congregation.After a BDTW weekend, I saw men breaking down emotional walls that had kept themisolated for years. The unique combination of teaching, hands-on interaction, and small
group time made a powerful impact. I’d recommend this retreat for any group who wants
to move beyond sitting in rows listening to a talking head!” Ed Rowell, Senior Pastor, Tri-Lakes Chapel, Monument, Colorado

“I would recommend “Breaking Down the Walls” to other men’s ministries who areserious about breaking down walls and living life to the full. Many of our retreats stayon the surface and don’t dig down deep. This one forces you to continuously “peel back thelayers of the onion” and look deep into your soul.” Chris Platt, Missions and MinistryPastor, Crestwood Baptist Church, Louisville, Kentucky

“This might be the most significant retreat a pastor can bring his men to. The weekend is
rooted in solid Biblical foundations and the facilitators create a safe environment for men
to expose their deepest wounds and find healing from the only true source- The Cross!”
-- Pastor Gene Binder, Cornerstone Church of Boulder Valley, Boulder, CO


What is unique about this men’s retreat?

This weekend focuses on the men who attend not the speaker. It is intentionally
designed to facilitate authenticity, that we might “walk in the light” so that we can have genuine fellowship with one another. Throughout the weekend there are short teachings, large and small group experiences, and personal times for reflection. Symbols and visual elements are used to help anchor the message in the hearts of the men. Rooted in scripture the weekend endeavors to take the Biblical truths from the realm of concept to real life experience.


Who would this retreat be appropriate for?
Any church that has as a goal to:

• Make a step toward creating authentic, honest, and open community as brothers in Christ.
• Inspire men to live more fully out of who they are as Christian men, husbands, fathers and
friends.
• Help men to indentify how they put up walls between themselves, God and others.
• Model for men how to come before God and others to experience freedom from these walls.

For more info or to schedule a Breaking Down the Walls Men’s weekend contact:
The Cross Ministry Group @ 303-601-0640 or info@crossmg.org , www.crossmg.org