Building a Basecamp in your church.
This Bible Study is open to any guy from any church, or no church. Some of the guys enjoy cigars, guns, meat and the outdoors. Our group includes a truck driver, writer, marketing executive, high tech mogul, realtor, pastors and who knows what else. All seeking the voice and heart of Jesus. No matter who you are men we’ve got a seat with your name on it.
The original Basecamp Men’s Group met as a group of committed guys on Tuesday night for many, many years. They have seen lots of guys come and go. One thing they hear from men years after they leave is, “I have never been in a more real, man-friendly men’s group.” Their time at Basecamp was transformational in their lives.
Important things for a successful Basecamp:
The Basecamp Men’s Bible Study book includes all the details from when to start your meeting, how to prepare, what the guys should expect each week, and more. After the study is complete it gives you the foundational elements of a successful men’s ministry that can be used to continue growing the men in the church and community for years to come.
The Trail Through Basecamp
Welcome to the Basecamp Men’s Bible Study
Each chapter includes stories and fill in the blank questions, a study on different men of the bible and each chapter ends with a closing prayer and Action Steps.
Welcome!
Introduction to Basecamp.
Chapter 1
As a Young Boy - The Journey Begins (age 0-12)
The heart of a boy is so good. Scraped knees, dirty faces, and an innocent smile when he is caught in the act of being a boy. Thank you, Jesus, for boys. But this is also the time in the life of a boy when moments of joy, sorrow, hurts, and experiences feed the heart and markers are left behind. These markers can shape a man his whole life.
Chapter 2
The Teenage Boy and his Journey
(Age 13-18)
The awkward school dance, confused about girls and pushing the limits with mom and dad. You love them or hate them; the teen years are hard for almost every boy.
Chapter 3
The Young Man Trail
(20s)
“Raise up a child in the way they should go and when they get older, they will not depart from it, Proverbs 22:6. I think the key here is older. Young men can take a while.
Chapter 4
As an Adult Man
(30s - 40s)
As a young man moves into the adult man stage, he maybe raising a family. He has fallen in love, and it seems different than those before, because it is. This is where he will be taking on responsibilities like a mortgage or important job. He goes to work on time, gets his work done and becomes a good employee. The man cares for and guides his family in all areas. This is a place men can thrive.
Chapter 5
Rising as a Leader of Men
(40s - 50s)
This is the time of your life when you are to be leading. So often we find ourselves shooting from the hip, making last minute and uninformed decisions. Even more so we find ourselves directing our lives and our family without praying for direction. Maybe we are solid in one place but slipping in another and we struggle so hard to get it right. Will we ever get out in front of it and lead the way we want to in our hearts?
Chapter 6
Settling in Wisdom
(60s forward)
Getting old does not seem old when you are in it. Yes, your bones may creek a bit, moving a bit slower is part of the season, you might watch what you eat a bit more. It can also be the best time of your life. By this time you should have taken enough hits to know how to avoid them again. You talk less, listen more. Think before you act. Love on your kids and really love on your grandkids. This should be a wonderful time with God, family and friends.
Chapter 7
So now as you finish up the study there is one final thought to rally around.