About Whetstone Ministries
Whetstone Ministries is designed to strengthen relationships between fathers and sons. This will be accomplished by providing camps, conferences, and Biblical encouragements aimed at drawing families together.
Ministry Aspects
Father/Son Biblical Encouragments
We intend to utilize as much as possible the outdoors as the setting for Biblical encouragements. These mini trips will allow for the Lord to reveal Himself through the Word and His creation. Relationships are very important; our relationship with God, with our self, and with our family are encouraged as we learn to go deep into each other’s lives. Trips consist of outdoor adventure by canoe, bike, or trail.
PODS
PODS are started as a result of the Vessel for Honor Men’s Conference.
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Vessel for Honor Men’s Conference
Our growth in the Lord is really a work of God. Our conference is designed to bring men together to hear God’s word taught, worship our Savior, and experienced God’s work in us as we relate to each other.
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Boundary Waters Canoe Trips
BWCA Canoe Trip … is more than an Adventure!
The BWCA Wilderness of Northern Minnesota offers some of the finest back country canoeing in the world. The area encompasses one million acres and contains thousands of lakes rimmed by volcanic rock and towering pine and birch trees. This vast area is so primitive that canoeists enjoy a land much like what was seen in the 18th Century.
More than beautiful country—although the country is spectacular!
Leadership Training The BWCA is truly BIG SKY country, where every day you will marvel at God’s creation. Each family group will have the opportunity to be leaders for a day and you will be amazed at the interesting lessons you learn as roles change throughout the trip.
More than an adventure—although it is a BIG adventure!
New Skills Will be Learned Every day will have many challenges and whether you are a seasoned camper or a novice your camping skills will be sharpened throughout time.
You will learn:
- How to paddle a canoe
- How to read and follow a map
- How to use a compass
More than a good experience—although it will give fathers, sons or daughters memories that will last a lifetime!
Team Building is an Essential Part of the Trip Every day each family will be assigned a role to fulfill in meeting the needs of the whole team. There will be much to learn by working together.
More than a remote area—although it is remote with no stores or signs!
Thus the BWCA provides a wonderful setting in which to reduce life back down to zero and the basics. This setting will allow men, sons, or daughters to get a reality check on the things that are important resulting in a fresh perspective for the days ahead.
More than a time for fathers, sons, or daughters to be together—although it will give seven days of focused time to be with each other!
Times with God will be our highest priority. Each day will begin with devotions which will include Scripture, working on character qualities, singing, and praying.
Each night there will be a sharing time from God’s Word. On Sunday we will have a worship service followed by a time of reflection and rest.
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Hunting Trips
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