The Crucible Project Initial Retreat for Men
Dates: August 22-24, 2025
Location: Camp Wingman | Avon Park, FL
Retreat Leader: TBD
Staff Application Submission Deadline: Friday, June 13, 2025
Please review all the commitments, provide the requested information, and respond to the required questions in order to be considered as a staff member. The commitments are as follows:
- Attend both Pre-Retreat Staff Meetings if you live within a 1-hour drive of the meeting locations. If you live more than a 1-hour drive, you agree to join the meetings via a video conference call
- Date: Sunday, June 22, 2025 | Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM ET | Location: via ZOOM
- Date: Sunday, July 20, 2025 | Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM ET | Location: via ZOOM
- Men, staffing for the first time, also agree to attend an “Introduction to Staffing” meeting on Date and Time: Wednesday July 16 7pm-8:30pm EST | Location: via ZOOM
- Invite men to attend the Retreat.
- Attend a Graduation Celebration if you live within a 1-hour drive of the graduation location
- Date: TBD | Location: TBD
- Be on site Thursday, August 21, 2025
- by 6:30 PM if staffing for the first or second time (to help organize materials for the retreat)
- by 7:00 PM if you have staffed three or more times
- Pay the $175 Staff Fee before the 2nd Staff Meeting.
- Understanding the retreat's work is to create a transformational experience and requires creation of "ritual space" for participants, you agree not to promote businesses or personal causes through distribution of material, wearables or obviously directing conversations with staff or participants about these personal interests. You also agree not use staff or participant emails to promote/solicit personal business or charitable initiatives without consent from the individual.
- Check the box to indicate that you have read, understand and agree to the terms and conditions of
the Staff Agreement, then select “SUBMIT”.
The Crucible Project Initial Retreat for Men
Dates: September 05-07 2025
Location: Rocky Mountain Village | Empire, CO
Retreat Leader: John Casey n
Staff Application Submission Deadline: Thursday, July 10, 2025
Please review all the commitments, provide the requested information, and respond to the required questions in order to be considered as a staff member. The commitments are as follows:
- Attend both Pre-Retreat Staff Meetings if you live within a 1-hour drive of the meeting locations. If you live more than a 1-hour drive, you agree to join the meetings via a video conference call
- Date: Sunday, July 13, 2025 | Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM MT | Location: Save Our Youth, 3443 W. 23rd Ave, Denver, Colorado, 80211
- Date: Sunday, August 10, 2025 | Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM MT | Location: Save Our Youth, 3443 W. 23rd Ave, Denver, Colorado, 80211
- Men, staffing for the first time, also agree to attend an “Introduction to Staffing” meeting on Date and Time: TBD | Location: TBD
- Invite men to attend the Retreat.
- Attend a Graduation Celebration if you live within a 1-hour drive of the graduation location
- Date: Thursday, Sept 11, 2024 | Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM MT | Location: Storyline Church (Student Center), 4605 W. 64th Ave, Arvada, Colorado 80004
- Be on site Thursday, September 4, 2024
- by 6:30 PM if staffing for the first or second time (to help organize materials for the retreat)
- by 7:00 PM if you have staffed three or more times
- Turn in your Health Form before the 2nd Staff Meeting.
- Pay the $175 Staff Fee before the 2nd Staff Meeting.
- Understanding the retreat's work is to create a transformational experience and requires creation of "ritual space" for participants, you agree not to promote businesses or personal causes through distribution of material, wearables or obviously directing conversations with staff or participants about these personal interests. You also agree not use staff or participant emails to promote/solicit personal business or charitable initiatives without consent from the individual.
- Check the box to indicate that you have read, understand and agree to the terms and conditions of
the Staff Agreement, then select “SUBMIT”.
The Crucible Project Initial Retreat for Men
Dates: September 19-21 2025
Location: Grindstone Lake Bible Camp - Sandstone, MN
Retreat Leader: Curtis Gustafson
Staff Application Submission Deadline: Sunday, July 6, 2024
Please review all the commitments, provide the requested information, and respond to the required questions in order to be considered as a staff member. The commitments are as follows:
- Attend both Pre-Retreat Staff Meetings if you live within a 1-hour drive of the meeting locations. If you live more than a 1-hour drive, you agree to join the meetings via a video conference call
- Date: Sunday, July 20, 2025 | Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM CST | Location: Nice Guy Technology Office, 14925 Energy Way | Suite 200, Apple Valley, MN
- Date: Sunday, August 24, 2025 | Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM CST | Location: Nice Guy Technology Office, 14925 Energy Way | Suite 200, Apple Valley, MN
- Men, staffing for the first time, also agree to attend an “Introduction to Staffing” meeting on Date and Time: TBD | Location: TBD
- Invite men to attend the Retreat.
- Attend a Graduation Celebration if you live within a 1-hour drive of the graduation location
- Date: Saturday, Oct 4 2025 | Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM CST | Location: Nice Guy Technology Office, 14925 Energy Way | Suite 200, Apple Valley, MN
- Be on site Thursday, September 18, 2025
- by 6:30 PM if staffing for the first or second time (to help organize materials for the retreat)
- by 7:00 PM if you have staffed three or more times
- Turn in your Health Form before the 2nd Staff Meeting.
- Pay the $175 Staff Fee before the 2nd Staff Meeting.
- Understanding the retreat's work is to create a transformational experience and requires creation of "ritual space" for participants, you agree not to promote businesses or personal causes through distribution of material, wearables or obviously directing conversations with staff or participants about these personal interests. You also agree not use staff or participant emails to promote/solicit personal business or charitable initiatives without consent from the individual.
- Check the box to indicate that you have read, understand and agree to the terms and conditions of
the Staff Agreement, then select “SUBMIT”.
The Crucible Project Initial Retreat for Men
Dates: November 7-9, 2025
Location: Camp Inspire | Andover, CT
Retreat Leader: Peter Aldrich
Staff Application Submission Deadline: September 13, 2025
Please review all the commitments, provide the requested information, and respond to the required questions in order to be considered as a staff member. The commitments are as follows:
- Attend both Pre-Retreat Staff Meetings if you live within a 1-hour drive of the meeting locations. If you live more than a 1-hour drive, you agree to join the meetings via a video conference call
- Date: Saturday September 21, 2025 | Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST |Wellspring Church, 222 Lincoln St., Berlin, CT 06037
- Date: Sunday, October 19, 2025 | Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST | Location: Wellspring Church, 222 Lincoln St., Berlin, CT 06037
- Men, staffing for the first time, also agree to attend an “Introduction to Staffing” meeting on Date and Time: TBD | Location: TBD
- Invite men to attend the Retreat.
- Attend a Graduation Celebration if you live within a 1-hour drive of the graduation location
- Be on site Thursday, November 6, 2025
- by 6:30 PM if staffing for the first or second time (to help organize materials for the retreat)
- by 7:00 PM if you have staffed three or more times
- Pay the $175 Staff Fee before the 2nd Staff Meeting.
- Understanding the retreat's work is to create a transformational experience and requires creation of "ritual space" for participants, you agree not to promote businesses or personal causes through distribution of material, wearables or obviously directing conversations with staff or participants about these personal interests. You also agree not use staff or participant emails to promote/solicit personal business or charitable initiatives without consent from the individual.
- Check the box to indicate that you have read, understand and agree to the terms and conditions of
the Staff Agreement, then select “SUBMIT”.
The Crucible Project Initial Retreat for Men
Dates: January 24-26, 2025
Location: Easter Seals Rocky Mountain Village | Empire, CO
Retreat Leader: Judson Poling
Staff Application Submission Deadline: Saturday, November 30, 2024
Please review all the commitments, provide the requested information, and respond to the required questions in order to be considered as a staff member. The commitments are as follows:
- Attend both Pre-Retreat Staff Meetings if you live within a 1-hour drive of the meeting locations. If you live more than a 1-hour drive, you agree to join the meetings via a video conference call
- Sunday, December 1, 2024 | Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM MT | Location: TBD
- Sunday, January 5, 2025 | Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM MT | Location: TBD
- Men, staffing for the first time, also agree to attend an “Introduction to Staffing” meeting on Date and Time: TBD | Location: On-site Friday morning OR via Zoom prior to the weekend
- Invite men to attend the Retreat.
- Attend a Graduation Celebration if you live within a 1-hour drive of the graduation location
- Thursday, January 30, 2025 | Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM MT | Location: TBD
- Be on site Thursday, January 23, 2025
- by 6:30 PM if staffing for the first or second time (to help organize materials for the retreat)
- by 7:00 PM if you have staffed three or more times
- Turn in your Health Form before the 2nd Staff Meeting.
- Pay the $175 Staff Fee before the 2nd Staff Meeting.
- Understanding the retreat's work is to create a transformational experience and requires creation of "ritual space" for participants, you agree not to promote businesses or personal causes through distribution of material, wearables or obviously directing conversations with staff or participants about these personal interests. You also agree not use staff or participant emails to promote/solicit personal business or charitable initiatives without consent from the individual.
- Check the box to indicate that you have read, understand and agree to the terms and conditions of
the Staff Agreement, then select “SUBMIT”.
The Crucible Project Initial Retreat for Men
Dates: March 14-16, 2025
Location: Easter Seals Rocky Mountain Village | Emprire, CO
Retreat Leader: John Casey
Staff Application Submission Deadline: Saturday, January 18, 2025
Please review all the commitments, provide the requested information, and respond to the required questions in order to be considered as a staff member. The commitments are as follows:
- Attend both Pre-Retreat Staff Meetings if you live within a 1-hour drive of the meeting locations. If you live more than a 1-hour drive, you agree to join the meetings via a video conferencing platform or conference call number that will be provided:
- Date: Sunday, January 19, 2025 | Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM MT | Location: Save Our Youth, 3443 W 23rd Avenue, Denver, CO
- Sunday, February 23, 2025 | Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM MT | Location: Save Our Youth, 3443 W 23rd Avenue, Denver, CO
- Men, staffing for the first time, also agree to attend an “Introduction to Staffing” meeting on-site Friday morning, March 14, 2025
- Invite men to attend the Retreat.
- Attend a Graduation Celebration if you live within a 1-hour drive of the graduation location
- Thursday, March 20, 2025 | Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Location: Storyline Church Student Center, 14605 W 64th Avenue, Arvada, CO
- Be on site Thursday, March 13, 2025
- by 6:30 PM if staffing for the first or second time (to help organize materials for the retreat)
- by 7:00 PM if you have staffed three or more times
- Turn in your Health Form before the 2nd Staff Meeting.
- Pay the $175 Staff Fee before the 2nd Staff Meeting.
- Understanding the retreat's work is to create a transformational experience and requires creation of "ritual space" for participants, you agree not to promote businesses or personal causes through distribution of material, wearables or obviously directing conversations with staff or participants about these personal interests. You also agree not use staff or participant emails to promote/solicit personal business or charitable initiatives without consent from the individual.
- Check the box to indicate that you have read, understand and agree to the terms and conditions of
the Staff Agreement, then select “SUBMIT”.
The Crucible Project Initial Retreat for Men
Dates: November 14-16, 2025
Location: Table in the Wilderness | Centennial, WY
Retreat Leader: Judson Poling
Staff Application Submission Deadline: Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Please review all the commitments, provide the requested information, and respond to the required questions in order to be considered as a staff member. The commitments are as follows:
- Attend both Pre-Retreat Staff Meetings if you live within a 1-hour drive of the meeting locations. If you live more than a 1-hour drive, you agree to join the meetings via a conference call
- Sunday, September 21, 2025 | Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM MST | Location: Highland Park Community Church, 5725 Highland Dr.
Casper, WY 82609
- Sunday, October 26, 2025 | Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM MST | Location: Highland Community Church, 5725 Highland Dr.
Casper, WY 82609
- Men, staffing for the first time, also agree to attend an “Introduction to Staffing” meeting
- Invite men to attend the Retreat.
- Attend a Graduation Celebration if you live within a 1-hour drive of the graduation location
- Date: Sunday, November 23, 2025 Time: 6:30 pm | Location: Highland Park Community Church, 5725 Highland Dr., Casper, WY 82609
- Be on site Thursday, November 13, 2025
- by 6:30 PM if staffing for the first or second time (to help organize materials for the retreat)
- by 7:00 PM if you have staffed three or more times
- Pay the $175 Staff Fee before the 2nd Staff Meeting.
- Understanding the retreat's work is to create a transformational experience and requires creation of "ritual space" for participants, you agree not to promote businesses or personal causes through distribution of material, wearables or obviously directing conversations with staff or participants about these personal interests. You also agree not use staff or participant emails to promote/solicit personal business or charitable initiatives without consent from the individual.
- Check the box to indicate that you have read, understand and agree to the terms and conditions of
the Staff Agreement, then select “SUBMIT”.
The Crucible Project Initial Retreat for Men
Dates: September 12-14, 2025
Location: Riverwoods | St. Charles, IL
Retreat Leader: Chris Modrzejewski
Staff Application Submission Deadline: Sunday, June 29, 2025
Please review all the commitments, provide the requested information, and respond to the required questions in order to be considered as a staff member. The commitments are as follows:
- Attend both Pre-Retreat Staff Meetings if you live within a 1-hour drive of the meeting locations. If you live more than a 1-hour drive, you agree to join the meetings via an online video conferencing platform
- Date: Sunday, July 13, 2025 | Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM CT | Location: Pathway Church, 916 E Hintz Road, Arlington Heights, IL
- Date: Sunday, August 17, 2025 | Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM CT | Location: Pathway Church, 916 E Hintz Road, Arlington Heights, IL
- Men, staffing for the first time, also agree to attend an “Introduction to Staffing” meeting on Date and Time: TBD | Location: TBD
- Pray for and invite at least 2 men to attend this retreat by setting up appointments to meet with them, face to face, before the First Staff Meeting.
- Attend a Graduation Celebration if you live within a 1-hour drive of the graduation site
- Date: Thursday, September 18, 2025 | Time: 7:00 PM CT | Location: Pathway Church, 916 E Hintz Road, Arlington Heights, I
- Be on site Thursday, September 11, 2025
- by 6:30 PM if staffing for the first or second time (to help organize materials for the weekend)
- by 7:00 PM if you have staffed three or more times
- Turn in your Health Form before the 2nd Staff Meeting.
- Pay the $175 Staff Fee before the 2nd Staff Meeting.
- Understanding the retreat's work is to create a transformational experience and requires creation of "ritual space" for participants, you agree not to promote businesses or personal causes through distribution of material, wearables or obviously directing conversations with staff or participants about these personal interests. You also agree not use staff or participant emails to promote/solicit personal business or charitable initiatives without consent from the individual.
- Check the box to indicate that you have read, understand and agree to the terms and conditions of
the Staff Agreement, then select “SUBMIT”.
The Crucible Project Initial Retreat for Urban Men
Dates: September 26-28, 2025
Location: Riverwoods | St. Charles, IL
Retreat Leader: Tony Bradburn
Staff Application Submission Deadline: Saturday, July 26, 2025
Please review all the commitments, provide the requested information, and respond to the required questions in order to be considered as a staff member. The commitments are as follows:
- Attend both Pre-Retreat Staff Meetings using an online video conferencing platform or conference call number that will be provided
- Date: Sunday, August 3, 2025 | Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM CT | Location: The Firehouse Community Arts Center / 2111 S Hamlin Ave, Chicago, IL 60623.
- Date: Sunday, August 31, 2025 | Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM CT | Location: The Firehouse Community Arts Center / 2111 S Hamlin Ave, Chicago, IL 60623.
- Men staffing for the first time also agree to attend an "Introduction to Staffing" meeting on Date: TBD | Time: TBD | Location: Online video conference call
- Invite men to attend the retreat
- Attend a Graduation Celebration if you live within a 1-hour drive of the graduation location
- Date: Wednesday, October 2, 2025 | Time: 7:00 PM | Location: TBD
- Be on site Thursday, September 25, 2025
- by 6:30 PM if staffing for the first or second time (to help organize materials for the weekend)
- by 7:00 PM if you have staffed three or more times
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- Pay the $175 Staff Fee before the 2nd Staff Meeting.
- Understanding the retreat's work is to create a transformational experience and requires creation of "ritual space" for participants, you agree not to promote businesses or personal causes through distribution of material, wearables or obviously directing conversations with staff or participants about these personal interests. You also agree not use staff or participant emails to promote/solicit personal business or charitable initiatives without consent from the individual.
- Check the box to indicate that you have read, understand and agree to the terms and conditions of
the Staff Agreement, then select “SUBMIT”.
The Crucible Project Initial Retreat for Men
Dates: August 2-4, 2024
Location: Sunset Hill Camp | Edwardsville, IL
Retreat Leader: Bob Locascio
Staff Application Submission Deadline: Saturday, June 1, 2024
Please review all the commitments, provide the requested information, and respond to the required questions in order to be considered as a staff member. The commitments are as follows:
- Attend both Pre-Retreat Staff Meetings using an online video conferencing platform or conference call number that will be provided
- Sunday, June 9, 2024 | Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM CT
- Sunday, July 14, 2024 | Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM CT
- Men, staffing for the first time, also agree to attend an “Introduction to Staffing” meeting on Date and Time: TBD | Location: TBD
- Invite men to attend the Retreat.
- Attend a Graduation Celebration if you live within a 1-hour drive of the graduation location
- Date: TBD | Time: TBD | Location: TBD
- Be on site Thursday, August 1, 2024
- by 6:30 PM if staffing for the first or second time (to help organize materials for the retreat)
- by 7:00 PM if you have staffed three or more times
- Turn in your Health Form before the 2nd Staff Meeting.
- Pay the $175 Staff Fee before the 2nd Staff Meeting.
- Understanding the retreat's work is to create a transformational experience and requires creation of "ritual space" for participants, you agree not to promote businesses or personal causes through distribution of material, wearables or obviously directing conversations with staff or participants about these personal interests. You also agree not use staff or participant emails to promote/solicit personal business or charitable initiatives without consent from the individual.
- Check the box to indicate that you have read, understand and agree to the terms and conditions of
the Staff Agreement, then select “SUBMIT”.
The Crucible Project Initial Retreat for Men
Dates: September 20-22, 2024
Location: Grindstone Lake Camp | Sandstone, MN
Retreat Leader: Bill Snyder
Staff Application Submission Deadline: Saturday, July 20, 2024
Please review all the commitments, provide the requested information, and respond to the required questions in order to be considered as a staff member. The commitments are as follows:
- Attend both Pre-Retreat Staff Meetings if you live within a 1-hour drive of the meeting locations. If you live more than a 1-hour drive, you agree to join the meetings via an online conference call
- Date: Sunday, July 28, 2024 | Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM CT | Location: Nice Guy Technology Office, 14925 Energy Way | Suite 200, Apple Valley, MN
- Date: Monday, August 18, 2024 | Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM CT | Location: Nice Guy Technology Office, 17925 Energy Way | Suite 200, Apple Velley, MN
- Men, staffing for the first time, also agree to attend an “Introduction to Staffing” meeting
- Date: TBD | Time: TBD | Location: TBD
- Invite men to attend the Retreat.
- Attend a Graduation Celebration if you live within a 1-hour drive of the graduation location
- Date: TBD | Time: TBD | Location: TBD
- Be on site Thursday, September 19, 2024
- by 6:30 PM if staffing for the first or second time (to help organize materials for the retreat)
- by 7:00 PM if you have staffed three or more times
- Turn in your Health Form before the 2nd Staff Meeting.
- Pay the $175 Staff Fee before the 2nd Staff Meeting.
- Understanding the retreat's work is to create a transformational experience and requires creation of "ritual space" for participants, you agree not to promote businesses or personal causes through distribution of material, wearables or obviously directing conversations with staff or participants about these personal interests. You also agree not use staff or participant emails to promote/solicit personal business or charitable initiatives without consent from the individual.
- Check the box to indicate that you have read, understand and agree to the terms and conditions of
the Staff Agreement, then select “SUBMIT”.
The Crucible Project Initial Retreat for Men
Dates: September 26-28, 2025
Location: Laurel Ridge Camp | Laurel Springs, NC
Retreat Leader: Peter Aldrich
Staff Application Submission Deadline: Sunday, July 27, 2025
Please review all the commitments, provide the requested information, and respond to the required questions in order to be considered as a staff member. The commitments are as follows:
- Attend both Pre-Retreat Staff Meetings if you live within a 1-hour drive of the meeting locations. If you live more than a 1-hour drive, you agree to join the meetings via an online conference call
- Date: Sunday, August 3, 2025 | Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM ET | Location: via ZOOM:
- Date: Sunday, September 7, 2025 | Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM ET | Location: via ZOOM
- Men, staffing for the first time, also agree to attend an “Introduction to Staffing” meeting on Date and Time: TBD | Location: Onilne video conference call
- Invite men to attend the Retreat.
- Attend a Graduation Celebration if you live within a 1-hour drive of the graduation location
- Date: Sunday, October 5, 2025 | Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM ET | Location: via ZOOM
- Be on site Thursday, April 3, 2025
- by 6:30 PM if staffing for the first or second time (to help organize materials for the retreat)
- by 7:00 PM if you have staffed three or more times
- Turn in your Health Form before the 2nd Staff Meeting.
- Pay the $175 Staff Fee before the 2nd Staff Meeting.
- Understanding the retreat's work is to create a transformational experience and requires creation of "ritual space" for participants, you agree not to promote businesses or personal causes through distribution of material, wearables or obviously directing conversations with staff or participants about these personal interests. You also agree not use staff or participant emails to promote/solicit personal business or charitable initiatives without consent from the individual.
- Check the box to indicate that you have read, understand and agree to the terms and conditions of
the Staff Agreement, then select “SUBMIT”.
The Crucible Project Initial Retreat for Men
Dates: February 3-5, 2023
Location: Heart of Texas | Brownwood, TX
Weekend Leader: Brandon Brunson
Staff Selection Date: Sunday, December 11, 2022
Staff Notification Date: Sunday, December 11, 2022
Please review all the commitments, provide the requested information, and respond to the required questions in order to be considered as a staff member. The commitments are as follows:
- Attend both Pre-Retreat Staff Meetings if you live within a 1-hour drive of the meeting locations. If you live more than a 1-hour drive, you agree to join the meetings via a video conference call
- Date: Sunday, December 18, 2022 | Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM CT | Location: Golf Course Road Church, 3500 W Golf Course Road, Midland, TX
- Date: Monday, January 16, 2023 | Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM CT | Location: Golf Course Road Church, 3500 W Golf Course Road, Midland, TX
- Men, staffing for the first time, also agree to attend an “Introduction to Staffing” meeting on Date and Time: TBD | Location: TBD
- Invite men to attend the Weekend.
- Attend a Graduation Celebration if you live within a 1-hour drive of the graduation location
- Date: Wednesday, February 15, 2023 | Time: 8:00 PM CT | Location: Golf Course Road Church, 3500 W Golf Course Road, Midland, TX
- Be on site Thursday, February 2, 2023
- by 6:30 PM if staffing for the first or second time (to help organize materials for the weekend)
- by 7:00 PM if you have staffed three or more times
- Turn in your Health Form before the 2nd Staff Meeting.
- Pay the $175 Staff Fee before the 2nd Staff Meeting.
- Understanding the weekend's work is to create a transformational experience and requires creation of "ritual space" for participants, you agree not to promote business or personal causes through distribution of materials, wearables or obviously directing conversations with staff or participants about these personal interests. You also agree not use staff or participant emails to promote/solicit personal business or charitable initiatives without consent from the individual.
- Check the box to indicate that you have read, understand and agree to the terms and conditions of
the Staff Agreement, then select “SUBMIT”.
The Crucible Project Initial Retreat for Men
Dates: January 31 - February 2, 2025
Location: Heart of Texas Camp | Brownwood, TX
Retreat Leader: Brandon Brunson
Staff Application Submission Deadline: Saturday, December 7, 2024
Please review all the commitments, provide the requested information, and respond to the required questions in order to be considered as a staff member. The commitments are as follows:
- Attend both Pre-Retreat Staff Meetings if you live within a 1-hour drive of the meeting locations. If you live more than a 1-hour drive, you agree to join the meetings via an online video conference call
- Sunday, December 8, 2024 | Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM CT | Location: Golf Course Road Church, 3500 W Golf Course Road, Midland, TX
- Sunday, January 12, 2025 | Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM CT | Location: Golf Course Road Church, 3500 W Golf Course Road, Midland, TX
- Men, staffing for the first time, also agree to attend an “Introduction to Staffing” meeting on Date and Time: TBD | Location: TBD
- Invite men to attend the Retreat.
- Attend a Graduation Celebration if you live within a 1-hour drive of the graduation site
- Date: TBD | Time: TBD | Location: TBD
- Be on site Thursday, January 30, 2025
- by 5:00 PM if staffing for the first or second time (to help organize materials for the retreat)
- by 7:00 PM if you have staffed three or more times
- Turn in your Health Form before the 2nd Staff Meeting.
- Pay the $175 Staff Fee before the 2nd Staff Meeting.
- Understanding the retreat's work is to create a transformational experience and requires creation of "ritual space" for participants, you agree not to promote business or personal causes through distribution of materials, wearables or obviously directing conversations with staff or participants about these personal interests. You also agree not use staff or participant emails to promote/solicit personal business or charitable initiatives without consent from the individual.
- Check the box to indicate that you have read, understand and agree to the terms and conditions of
the Staff Agreement, then select “SUBMIT”.
The Crucible Project Initial Retreat for Men
Dates: August 22-24, 2025
Location: Mt. Lebanon Camp | Cedar Hill, TX
Retreat Leader: Byron Myers
Staff Application Submission Deadline: Monday, June 23, 2025
Please review all the commitments, provide the requested information, and respond to the required questions in order to be considered as a staff member. The commitments are as follows:
- Attend both Pre-Retreat Staff Meetings using an online video conferencing platform or conference call number that will be provided
- Date: Sunday, June 29, 2025 | Time: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM CT
- Date: Sunday, August 3, 2025 | Time: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM CT
- Men, staffing for the first time, also agree to attend an “Introduction to Staffing” meeting on Date and Time: TBD | Location: Online video conferencing platform or conference call number that will be provided
- Invite men to attend the Retreat.
- Attend a Graduation Celebration if you live within a 1-hour drive of the graduation site
- Date: Day, Date | Time: PM | Location: TBD
- Be on site Thursday, August 21, 2025
- by 6:30 PM if staffing for the first or second time (to help organize materials for the retreat)
- by 7:00 PM if you have staffed three or more times
- Turn in your Health Form before the 2nd Staff Meeting.
- Pay the $175 Staff Fee before the 2nd Staff Meeting.
- Understanding the retreat's work is to create a transformational experience and requires creation of "ritual space" for participants, you agree not to promote business or personal causes through distribution of materials, wearables or obviously directing conversations with staff or participants about these personal interests. You also agree not use staff or participant emails to promote/solicit personal business or charitable initiatives without consent from the individual.
- Check the box to indicate that you have read, understand and agree to the terms and conditions of
the Staff Agreement, then select “SUBMIT”.
The Crucible Project Initial Retreat for Men
Dates: September 26-28, 2025
Location: Camp Christian | Chouteau, OK
Retreat Leader: Tim Rush
Staff Application Submission Deadline: Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Staff Notification Date: August 1, 2025
Please review all the commitments, provide the requested information, and respond to the required questions in order to be considered as a staff member. The commitments are as follows:
- Attend both Pre-Retreat Staff Meetings if you live within a 1-hour drive of the meeting locations. If you live more than a 1-hour drive, you agree to join the meetings via a conference call
- Date: Sunday, August 3, 2025 | Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM CST | Location: Wright Christian Academy, 11391 E Admiral Place, Tulsa, OK
- Date: Sunday, September 7, 2025 | Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM CST | Location: Wright Cristian Academy, 11391 E Admiral Place, Tulsa, OK
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- Men, staffing for the first time, also agree to attend an “Introduction to Staffing” meeting on Saturday September 13, 2025 | 8:00am-10:00am CST | Location: ZOOM:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88431520972?pwd=8k0Zz3wybYjzwobvv1bTM7Rmb0ynSQ.1
- Invite men to attend the Retreat.
- Attend a Graduation Celebration if you live within a 1-hour drive of the graduation site
- Date: Saturday, October 4, 2025 | Time: 7:00 PM CST | Location: Wright Christian Academy, 11391 E Admiral Place, Tulsa, OK
- Be on site Thursday, September 25, 2025
- by 6:30 PM if staffing for the first or second time (to help organize materials for the weekend)
- by 7:00 PM if you have staffed three or more times
- Pay the $175 Staff Fee before the 2nd Staff Meeting.
- Understanding the weekend's work is to create a transformational experience and requires creation of "ritual space" for participants, you agree not to promote business or personal causes through distribution of materials, wearables or obviously directing conversations with staff or participants about these personal interests. You also agree not use staff or participant emails to promote/solicit personal business or charitable initiatives without consent from the individual.
- Check the box to indicate that you have read, understand and agree to the terms and conditions of
the Staff Agreement, then select “SUBMIT”.
The Crucible Project Initial Retreat for Men
Dates: 10-12 October, 2025
Location: Koonjewarre Accommodation and Activity Center | Queensland
Weekend Leader: Shannon Rose
Staff Application Submission Deadline: Sunday, 27 July, 2025
Please review all the commitments, provide the requested information, and respond to the required questions in order to be considered as a staff member. The commitments are as follows:
- Attend both Pre-Retreat Staff Meetings if you live within a 1-hour drive of the meeting locations. If you live more than a 1-hour drive, you agree to join the meetings via a conference call
- Date: Thursday, 7 August, 2025 | Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM AEST | Location: via ZOOM
- Date: Thursday, 4 September, 2025 | Time: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM AEST | Location:via ZOOM
- Men, staffing for the first time, also agree to attend an “Introduction to Staffing” meeting on Date and Time: TBD | Location: TBD
- Invite men to attend the Retreat.
- Attend a Graduation Celebration if you live within a 1-hour drive of the graduation site
- Date: Monday, 13 October, 2025 | Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM AEST | Location: via ZOOM
- Be on site Thursday, 9 October, 2025
- Turn in your Health Form before the 2nd Staff Meeting.
- Pay the $245 AUD Staff Fee before the 2nd Staff Meeting.
- Understanding the retreat's work is to create a transformational experience and requires creation of “ritual space” for participants, you agree not to promote businesses or personal causes through distribution of material, wearables or obviously directing conversations with staff or participants about these personal interests. You also agree not to use staff or participant emails to promote/solicit personal business or charitable initiatives without consent from the individual.
- Check the box to indicate that you have read, understand and agree to the terms and conditions of
the Staff Agreement, then select “SUBMIT”.
The Crucible Project Initial Retreat for Men
Dates: 6-8 December, 2024
Location: Koonjewarre Center | Springbrook, Queensland
Weekend Leader: Gys Seegers
Staff Application Submission Deadline: Sunday, 6 October, 2024
Please review all the commitments, provide the requested information, and respond to the required questions in order to be considered as a staff member. The commitments are as follows:
- Attend four Pre-Retreat Staff Meetings via an online conference call
- Date: Sunday, 6 October, 2024 | Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM AEST
- Date: Sunday, 3 November, 2024 | Time: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM AEST
- Date: Thursday, 14 November, 2024 | Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM AEST
- Date: Sunday, 24 November, 2024 | Time: 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM AEST
- Invite men to attend the Retreat.
- Attend a Graduation Celebration via an online video conference call
- Date: Monday, 9 December, 2024 | Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM AEST
- Be on site Thursday, 5 December, 2024 at 5:00 PM
- Turn in your Health Form before the 2nd Staff Meeting.
- Pay the $245 AUD Staff Fee before the 2nd Staff Meeting.
- Understanding the retreat's work is to create a transformational experience and requires creation of “ritual space” for participants, you agree not to promote businesses or personal causes through distribution of material, wearables or obviously directing conversations with staff or participants about these personal interests. You also agree not to use staff or participant emails to promote/solicit personal business or charitable initiatives without consent from the individual.
- Check the box to indicate that you have read, understand and agree to the terms and conditions of
the Staff Agreement, then select “SUBMIT”.
The Crucible Project Initial Retreat for Men
Dates: October 3 - 5, 2025
Location: Bergton, VA
Retreat Leader: Peter Aldrich
Staff Selection Date: August 8, 2025
Staff Notification Date: August 15, 2025
Please review all the commitments, provide the requested information, and respond to the required questions in order to be considered as a staff member. The commitments are as follows:
- Attend both Pre-Retreat Staff Meetings via a conference call
- August 17, 2025 from 6:00pm – 9:00 pm EST | Location: Mosaic Church, 6845 Deerpath Rd. Elkridge, MD
- September 14, 2025 from 6:00pm – 9:00 pm EST) Location: Mosaic Church, 6845 Deerpath Rd. Elkridge, MD
- Men, staffing for the first time, also agree to attend an “Introduction to Staffing” meeting on Date and Time: TBD | Location: TBD
- Invite men to attend the Retreat.
- Attend a Graduation Celebration if you live within a 1-hour drive of the graduation site
- Sunday, October 12, 2025, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Location: Mosaic Church, 6845 Deerpath Rd. Elkridge, MD
- Be on site Thursday, October 2, 2025
- by 6:30 PM if staffing for the first or second time (to help organize materials for the retreat)
- by 7:00 PM if you have staffed three or more times
- Pay the $175 USD Staff Fee before the 2nd Staff Meeting.
- Understanding the retreat's work is to create a transformational experience and requires creation of “ritual space” for participants, you agree not to promote businesses or personal causes through distribution of material, wearables or obviously directing conversations with staff or participants about these personal interests. You also agree not to use staff or participant emails to promote/solicit personal business or charitable initiatives without consent from the individual.
- Check the box to indicate that you have read, understand and agree to the terms and conditions of
the Staff Agreement, then select “SUBMIT”.
The Crucible Project Initial Retreat for Men (Spanish)
NOTE: You must speak Spanish to submit an application to staff
Dates: August 1-3, 2025
Location: Land of My Grandfathers | North Zulch, TX
Retreat Leader: Chadd Schroeder
Staff Application Submission Deadline: Sunday, June 7, 2025
Please review all the commitments, provide the requested information, and respond to the required questions in order to be considered as a staff member. The commitments are as follows:
- Attend both Pre-Retreat Staff Meetings if you live within a 1-hour drive of the meeting locations. If you live more than a 1-hour drive, you agree to join the meetings via a video conference call
- Date: Sunday, June 8, 2025 | Time: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM CT | Location: Impact Houston Church of Christ, 1704 Weber Street, Houston, TX
- Date: Sunday, July 13, 2025 | Time: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM CT | Location: Impact Houston Church of Christ, 1704 Weber Street, Houston, TX
- Men, staffing for the first time, also agree to attend an “Introduction to Staffing” meeting on Date and Time: TBD | Location: Online conference call
- Invite men to attend the Retreat.
- Attend a Graduation Celebration if you live within a 1-hour drive of the graduation site
- Date: TBD | Time: TBD | Location: TBD
- Be on site Thursday, July 31, 2025
- by 6:30 PM if staffing for the first or second time (to help organize materials for the weekend)
- by 7:00 PM if you have staffed three or more times
- Turn in your Health Form before the 2nd Staff Meeting.
- Pay the $175 Staff Fee before the 2nd Staff Meeting.
- Understanding the weekend's work is to create a transformational experience and requires creation of a "ritual space" for participants, you agree not to promote businesses or personal causes through distribution of materials, wearables or obviously directing conversations with staff or participants about these personal interests. You also agree not to use staff or participant emails to promote/solicit personal business or charitable initiatives without consent from the individual.
- Check the box to indicate that you have read, understand and agree to the terms and conditions of
the Staff Agreement, then select “SUBMIT”.
The Crucible Project Initial Midweek Retreat for Men
Dates: February 20-23, 2023
Location: Land of My Grandfathers | North Zulch, TX
Retreat Leader: Byron Myers
Application Submission Deadline: Monday, January 2, 2023
Staff Notification Date: Monday, January 2, 2023
Please review all the commitments, provide the requested information, and respond to the required questions in order to be considered as a staff member. The commitments are as follows:
- Attend both Pre-Retreat Staff Meetings if you live within a 1-hour drive of the meeting locations. If you live more than a 1-hour drive, you agree to join the meetings via a video conference call
- Date: Sunday, January 8, 2023 | Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM CT | Location: The Brook Church, 11416 Spring Cypress Road, Tomball, TX
- Date: Sunday, February 5, 2023 | Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM CT | Location: The Brook Church, 11416 Spring Cypress Road, Tomball, TX
- Men, staffing for the first time, also agree to attend an “Introduction to Staffing” meeting on Date and Time: TBD | Location: Online conference call
- Invite men to attend the Retreat.
- Attend a Graduation Celebration if you live within a 1-hour drive of the graduation site
- Thursday, March 2, 2023 at 7:00 PM CT | Location: West Houston Church of Christ, 17100 West Road, Houston, TX
- Be on site Sunday, February 19, 2023
- by 6:30 PM if staffing for the first or second time (to help organize materials for the weekend)
- by 7:00 PM if you have staffed three or more times
- Turn in your Health Form before the 2nd Staff Meeting.
- Pay the $125 Staff Fee before the 2nd Staff Meeting.
- Understanding the weekend's work is to create a transformational experience and requires creation of a "ritual space" for participants, you agree not to promote businesses or personal causes through distribution of materials, wearables or obviously directing conversations with staff or participants about these personal interests. You also agree not to use staff or participant emails to promote/solicit personal business or charitable initiatives without consent from the individual.
- Check the box to indicate that you have read, understand and agree to the terms and conditions of
the Staff Agreement, then select “SUBMIT”.
The Crucible Project Initial Retreat for Men
Dates: July 11-13, 2025
Location: Land of My Grandfathers | North Zulch, TX
Retreat Leader: Andy Spell
Staff Application Submission Deadline: Saturday, May 10, 2025
Please review all the commitments, provide the requested information, and respond to the required questions in order to be considered as a staff member. The commitments are as follows:
- Attend both Pre-Retreat Staff Meetings if you live within a 1-hour drive of the meeting locations. If you live more than a 1-hour drive, you agree to join the meetings via a video conference call
- Date: Sunday, May 18, 2025 | Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM CT | Location: West Houston Church of Christ, 17100 West Road, Houston, TX
- Date: Sunday, June 22, 2025 | Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM CT | Location: West Houston Church of Christ, 17100 West Road, Houston, TX
- Men, staffing for the first time, also agree to attend an “Introduction to Staffing” meeting on Date and Time: TBD | Location: Online conference call
- Invite men to attend the Retreat.
- Attend a Graduation Celebration if you live within a 1-hour drive of the graduation site
- Date: Thursday, July 10, 2025 | Time: 6:30 PM CT | Location: West Houston Chuch of Christ, 17100 West Road, Houston, TX
- Be on site Thursday, July 10, 2025
- by 6:30 PM if staffing for the first or second time (to help organize materials for the weekend)
- by 7:00 PM if you have staffed three or more times
- Turn in your Health Form before the 2nd Staff Meeting.
- Pay the $175 Staff Fee before the 2nd Staff Meeting.
- Understanding the weekend's work is to create a transformational experience and requires creation of a "ritual space" for participants, you agree not to promote businesses or personal causes through distribution of materials, wearables or obviously directing conversations with staff or participants about these personal interests. You also agree not to use staff or participant emails to promote/solicit personal business or charitable initiatives without consent from the individual.
- Check the box to indicate that you have read, understand and agree to the terms and conditions of
the Staff Agreement, then select “SUBMIT”.
The Crucible Project Initial Retreat for Men (in Spanish)
NOTE: You must speak Spanish to submit an application to staff
Dates: February 3-5, 2023
Location: Jubilee Ranch | Hempstead, TX
Retreat Leader: Chadd Schroeder
Staff Selection Date: Sunday, December 4, 2022
Staff Notification Date: Sunday, December 11, 2022
Please review all the commitments, provide the requested information, and respond to the required questions in order to be considered as a staff member. The commitments are as follows:
- Attend both Pre-Retreat Staff Meetings if you live within a 1-hour drive of the meeting locations. If you live more than a 1-hour drive, you agree to join the meetings via a video conference call
- Date: Sunday, December 18 2022 | Time: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM CT | Location: Impact Houston Church of Christ, 1704 Weber Street, Houston, TX
- Date: Sunday, January 15, 2023 | Time: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM CT | Location: Impact Houston Church of Christ, 1704 Weber Street, Houston, TX
- Men, staffing for the first time, also agree to attend an “Introduction to Staffing” meeting on Date and Time: TBD | Location: Online video conference call
- Invite men to attend the Retreat.
- Attend a Graduation Celebration if you live within a 1-hour drive of the graduation site
- Date: Wednesday, February 8, 2023 | Time: 8:00 PM CT | Location: Impact Church of Christ, 1704 Weber Street, Houston, TX
- Be on site Thursday, February 2, 2023
- by 6:30 PM if staffing for the first or second time (to help organize materials for the weekend)
- by 7:00 PM if you have staffed three or more times
- Turn in your Health Form before the 2nd Staff Meeting.
- Pay the $175 Staff Fee before the 2nd Staff Meeting.
- Understanding the weekend's work is to create a transformational experience and requires creation of a "ritual space" for participants, you agree not to promote businesses or personal causes through distribution of materials, wearables or obviously directing conversations with staff or participants about these personal interests. You also agree not to use staff or participant emails to promote/solicit personal business or charitable initiatives without consent from the individual.
- Check the box to indicate that you have read, understand and agree to the terms and conditions of
the Staff Agreement, then select “SUBMIT”.
The Crucible Project Initial Retreat for Men
Dates: May 2-4, 2025
Location: Highland Retreat Center | Bergton, VA
Retreat Leader: Peter Aldrich
Staff Application Submission Deadline: Saturday, March 8, 2025
Please review all the commitments, provide the requested information, and respond to the required questions in order to be considered as a staff member. The commitments are as follows:
- Attend both Pre-Retreat Staff Meetings if you live within a 1-hour drive of the meeting locations. If you live more than a 1-hour drive, you agree to join the meetings via a conference call
- Date: March 9, 2025 | Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM ET | Location: Collective Church, 5103 Pegasus Court, Suite E, Frederick, MD
- Date: Sunday, April 6, 2025 | Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM ET | Location: Mosiac Christian Church, 6845 Deerpath Road, Elkridge, MD
- Men, staffing for the first time, also agree to attend an “Introduction to Staffing” meeting on Date: TBD | Time: TBD | Location: Online video conference call
- Invite men to attend the Retreat.
- Attend a Graduation Celebration if you live within a 1-hour drive of the graduation location
- Date: Sunday, May 18, 2025 | Time: 4:00 PM | Location: Collective Church, 5103 Pegasus Court, Suite E, Fredrick, MD
- Be on site Thursday, May 1, 2025
- by 6:30 PM if staffing for the first or second time (to help organize materials for the retreat)
- by 7:00 PM if you have staffed three or more times
- Turn in your Health Form before the 2nd Staff Meeting.
- Pay the $175 Staff Fee before the 2nd Staff Meeting.
- Understanding the retreat's work is to create a transformational experience and requires creation of a "ritual space" for participants, you agree not to promote businesses or personal causes through distribution of materials, wearables or obviously directing conversations with staff or participants about these personal interests. You also agree not to use staff or participant emails to promote/solicit personal business or charitable initiatives without consent from the individual.
- Check the box to indicate that you have read, understand and agree to the terms and conditions of
the Staff Agreement, then select “SUBMIT”.
The Crucible Project Initial Retreat for Men
Dates: 5-7 September, 2025
Location: Clarence Matheny Leadership Training Institute | Limuru, Kenya
Retreat Leader: Alan Hicks
Staff Application Submission Deadline: Sunday, 20 July, 2025
Please review all the commitments, provide the requested information, and respond to the required questions in order to be considered as a staff member. The commitments are as follows:
- Attend both Pre-retreat Staff Meetings via an online conference call
- Date: Thursday, 31 July, 2025 | Time: 1800 – 2100 Central Africa Time (GMT +3)| Impala Hotel Westlands)
- Date: Thursday, 21 August, 2025 | Time: 1800 – 2100 Central Africa Time (GMT +3)| Impala Hotel Westlands
- Men, staffing for the first time, also agree to attend an “Introduction to Staffing” meeting on Date: TBD | Time: TBD | Location: Online video conference call
- Invite men to attend the Retreat.
- Attend a Graduation Celebration if you live within a 1-hour drive of the graduation site
- Date: Monday, 15 September, 2025 | Time: 18:00 – 20:30 | Location: Mamlaka Hill Chapel,
- Arrive at Clarence Matheny Leadership Training Institute on Thursday, 4 September, 2025 at 1730 Central Africa Time
- Turn in your Health Form before the 2nd Staff Meeting.
- Pay the KES 23,250 Staff Fee before the 2nd Staff Meeting. (If needed, contact the Retreat Leader for Financial Assistance.)
- Understanding the retreat's work is to create a transformational experience and requires creation of a "ritual space" for participants, you agree not to promote businesses or personal causes through distribution of materials, wearables or obviously directing conversations with staff or participants about these personal interests. You also agree not to use staff or participant emails to promote/solicit personal business or charitable initiatives without consent from the individual.
- Check the box to indicate that you have read, understand and agree to the terms and conditions of
the Staff Agreement, then select “SUBMIT”.
The Crucible Project Initial Retreat for Men
Dates: 20-22 September, 2024
Location: St. Julians Center | Limuru, KE
Retreat Leader: Judson Poling
Staff Application Submission Deadline: Tuesday, 30 July 2024
Please review all the commitments, provide the requested information, and respond to the required questions in order to be considered as a staff member. The commitments are as follows:
- Attend both Pre-retreat Staff Meetings via an online conference call
- Date: Thursday 8 August 2024 | Time: 18:00 – 21:00 EAT
- Date: Thursday 5 September, 2024| Time: 18:00 – 21:00 PM EAT
- Men, staffing for the first time, also agree to attend an “Introduction to Staffing” meeting on Date: TBD | Time: TBD | Location: Online video conference call
- Invite men to attend the Retreat.
- Attend a Graduation Celebration if you live within a 1-hour drive of the graduation site
- Date: Monday 30 September 2024 | Time: 5:30pm EAT | Location: Mamlaka Hill Shapel
- Arrive at St. Julians Centre on Thursday, 19 September, 2024 at 17:00 EAT
- Turn in your Health Form before the 2nd Staff Meeting.
- Pay the KES 21,448 Staff Fee before the 2nd Staff Meeting. (If needed, contact the Retreat Leader for Financial Assistance.)
- Understanding the retreat's work is to create a transformational experience and requires creation of a "ritual space" for participants, you agree not to promote businesses or personal causes through distribution of materials, wearables or obviously directing conversations with staff or participants about these personal interests. You also agree not to use staff or participant emails to promote/solicit personal business or charitable initiatives without consent from the individual.
- Check the box to indicate that you have read, understand and agree to the terms and conditions of
the Staff Agreement, then select “SUBMIT”.
The Crucible Project Initial Retreat for Men
Dates: 5-7 May, 2023
Location: St. Julians Center | Limuru, KE
Retreat Leader: Chris Cleghorn
Staff Selection Date: Sunday, 26 February, 2023
Staff Notification Date: Sunday, 5 March, 2023
Please review all the commitments, provide the requested information, and respond to the required questions in order to be considered as a staff member. The commitments are as follows:
- Attend both Pre-retreat Staff Meetings via an online conference call
- Date: Thursday, 30 March, 2023 | Time: 18:00 – 21:00 CAT (Central Africa Time)
- Date: Thursday, 13 April, 2023 | Time: 18:00 – 21:00 PM CAT (Central Africa Time)
- Men, staffing for the first time, also agree to attend an “Introduction to Staffing” meeting on Date: TBD | Time: TBD | Location: Online video conference call
- Invite men to attend the Retreat.
- Attend a Graduation Celebration if you live within a 1-hour drive of the graduation site
- Monday 8 May, 2023 | Time: 18:00 - 19:30 CAT | Location: TBD
- Arrive at St. Julians Centre on 4 May, 2023 at 17:00 CAT
- Turn in your Health Form before the 2nd Staff Meeting.
- Pay the KES 14,995 Staff Fee before the 2nd Staff Meeting. (If needed, contact the Retreat Leader for Financial Assistance.)
- Understanding the retreat's work is to create a transformational experience and requires creation of a "ritual space" for participants, you agree not to promote businesses or personal causes through distribution of materials, wearables or obviously directing conversations with staff or participants about these personal interests. You also agree not to use staff or participant emails to promote/solicit personal business or charitable initiatives without consent from the individual.
- Check the box to indicate that you have read, understand and agree to the terms and conditions of
the Staff Agreement, then select “SUBMIT”.
The Crucible Project Initial Retreat for Men
Dates: April 11-13, 2025
Location: Camp Norse | Kingston, MA
Retreat Leader: Peter Aldrich
Staff Application Submission Deadline: Saturday, February 15, 2025
Please review all the commitments, provide the requested information, and respond to the required questions in order to be considered as a staff member. The commitments are as follows:
- Attend both Pre-retreat Staff Meetings if you live within a 1-hour drive of the meeting locations. If you live more than a 1-hour drive, you agree to join the meetings via an online conference call
- Date: Sunday, February 16, 2025 | Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM ET | Location: Wellspring Church, 222 Lincoln Street, Berlin, CT
- Date: Sunday, March 23, 2025 | Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM ET | Location: Wellspring Church, 222 Lincoln Street, Berlin, CT
- Men, staffing for the first time, also agree to attend an “Introduction to Staffing” meeting on Date: TBD | Time: TBD | Location: TBD
- Invite men to attend the Retreat.
- Attend a Graduation Celebration if you live within a 1-hour drive of the graduation site
- Date: TBD | Time: TBD | Location: TBD
- Be on site Thursday, April 10, 2025
- by 6:30 PM if staffing for the first or second time (to help organize materials for the retreat)
- by 7:00 PM if you have staffed three or more times
- Turn in your Health Form before the 2nd Staff Meeting.
- Pay the $175 Staff Fee before the 2nd Staff Meeting.
- Understanding the retreat's work is to create a transformational experience and requires creation of a "ritual space" for participants, you agree not to promote businesses or personal causes through distribution of materials, wearables or obviously directing conversations with staff or participants about these personal interests. You also agree not to use staff or participant emails to promote/solicit personal business or charitable initiatives without consent from the individual.
- Check the box to indicate that you have read, understand and agree to the terms and conditions of
the Staff Agreement, then select “SUBMIT”.
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STAFFING ROLES
Are there any roles/responsibilities below you are interested in leading on the weekend?
• Please select one or many by holding down ctrl (PC) or command (Mac) while you click on the roles/responsibilities you are interested in performing. Select as many as you would like.
• To see a description of each of the roles, check the "Show Role/Responsibilities Descriptions" checkbox.
• If you have a lot of energy around serving in a particular position, please indicate why at the bottom of the form.
• Since we have many staff members, we cannot guarantee everyone will get the role(s) they have selected.
• Some roles will be assigned based on: Experience with The Crucible Project; Number of times staffing; Time since last staffing and Individual strengths.
• Assignments will be finalized prior to or during the first staff meeting.
- Inside Coordinator - Oversees check-in tables and accountability issues, assign men/women for breaks and ensures all forms are printed out for the weekend
- Outside Coordinator - Oversees midnight adventure, coordinates outside check-in, and assist with trust walk, provides arrival times for accountability
- Teaching Coordinator - Provides guidance for all teaching positions and ensures each man/woman is properly prepared prior to and during the weekend
- Carpooling Coordinator - Coordinates carpooling, sends out directions to the weekend, compiles carpooling list for Road Warrior
- Graduation Coordinator - Ensures CDs, certificates and rosters are ready for graduation, buys food and drinks, helps set up graduation room
- Interviewer - Interviews each participant, and reminds them what to bring: pre-retreat assignment and release form
- Retreat Elder - Coordinates all elder events, prayers and appoints elders for carpet work
- Elder - Assists Lead Elder with prayers and carpet work
- Medic - Oversees any injuries and collects medical forms prior to the weekend, returns compiled summary to weekend coordinator
- Safety Leader - Assists medic & ensures safety is maintained during the weekend
- Food Coordinator - Handles buying and overseeing the preparation of the food
- Assistant Food Leader - Helps the Food Coordinator and oversees the preparation of some of the meals
- Road Warrior - First greeter, obtains carpooling list and records arrival times
- Parking Director - Tells participants where to park and who to see next
- Outside Greeter - Reflects the persona of the participant and who to see next
- Holding Station - Wait with the men/women while all participants arrive
- Check-In Table - Collects participants belongings, money, food, etc.
- Check In-Escort - Searches bag and takes participant outside for reflection
- Accountability - Teaching lesson about accountability and calls the men/women to accountability
- Check-In w/ Animal Name - Lead the men/women with introducing themselves to the group
- Check-In Scribe - Writes the participant's animal name on tag, compiles a list of all the participant's names and initial animal names
- Check in with Pictures - Teach lesson to illustrate how we show and hide things about ourselves, responsible for getting the images/clippings on the wall
- Guidelines for Weekend - Responsible for communicating the guidelines for the weekend
- Introduction to Weekend - Teaching lesson about the purpose of the weekend
- Dilemma Teaching - Teaching lesson, demonstrates and models how we face various dilemmas
- Outdoor Adventure - Leads the adventure, establishes rules, guidelines
- Wake Up the Men/Women - Get the men/women out of bed
- 1st Circle Check-In Leader - Teaching lesson on the 6 emotions and models the check-in process
- 1st Circle Check-In Assist - Model Check-in with group
- Intro to Anger - Teaching on how we stuff anger and leads anger exercise
- Shadow Teaching & Drama - Teaching lesson on a participant's shadow and demonstrates how his/her shadow has affected his/her life
- Owning the Shadow (What I Don't Want You to Know about Me Is...) - Leads the exercise, “What I don’t want you to know about me…”
- The Wound - Reads the relaxation/mediation script to the participants
- Outside Coordinator - Oversees midnight adventure, coordinates outside check-in, and assist with trust walk, provides arrival times for accountability
- Intro to Carpet Work - Teaching lesson on the Jacob story and how each participant will have an opportunity to wrestle with God
- Scribe - Records the words during carpet work, complies list of new animal names for each carpet
- Escorts to Chair - Escorts the man/woman to a chair after carpet work and provides them with water
- Music for Carpet work - Turns music on and off based on carpet leader’s cue
- Moment of Truth - Asks if any man/woman did not have an opportunity to touch his/her shadow
- Trust Walk - Leads the men/women outside while they are blind folded
- 2nd Circle Check-in Leader - Starts and models the check-in process
- 2nd Circle Check-In Assist - Model Check-in with group
- Confession & Communion - Leads the men/women through the confession & communion experience
- Golden Hot Seat - Explains the purpose of blessing each man/woman and maintains 60 sec time limit
- Recorder - Records the blessing of each man/woman
- CD Recorder - Creates a Golden Hot Seat recording of each man/woman on a separate CD or audio file
- Blessing - Leads the blessing exercise where men/women pair up in small groups
- Group Photo - Takes the group picture for the weekend
Hold down Command (Mac) or Ctrl (PC) to select multiple individual items. Hold shift to select a range. To unselect, hold down Command (Mac) or Ctrl (PC) and click on the item you want to unselect.
Hold down Command (Mac) or Ctrl (PC) to select multiple individual items. Hold shift to select a range. To unselect, hold down Command (Mac) or Ctrl (PC) and click on the item you want to unselect.
NOTE: 1) Press the Submit button only once 2) Wait for a new Confirmation Page to appear 3) Look for an email in your inbox confirming that your application was submitted correctly