Becoming a Spiritual Father Retreat
No Man Becomes Who God Made Him to Be on His Own.
Every man needs someone who has walked ahead of him, and every man has something to offer those coming behind.
Join men across generations for three days of discovering what it means to live as beloved sons and grow into spiritual fathers.
Two seasons of life, in the same room, connecting with each other.
For men in their 30s and 40s: Becoming a Beloved Son
You'll spend time with older mentors who have learned to live from intimacy with God, discovering their true identity as beloved sons, and are now offering strength as spiritual fathers. We hope as you hear the stories shared by these men, you will be inspired by their stories, and be able to identify where you are in this journey, and gain greater clarity about who you are becoming and what next steps God may be calling you into.
For Men 50+: Becoming a Spiritual Father
Through personal story and the example of the Apostle Paul, you'll consider the profound personal, relational, and eternal impact of becoming a spiritual father in this season of life. This calls for a shift from a life oriented around performance and accomplishment to a life marked by offering strength through presence and perspective to younger men.
Who Is This Retreat For?
This retreat is for all men, whether married or single, with or without biological children, and whether you're a Wellspring alumnus or new to Wellspring. Every man is invited into the journey of becoming a spiritual father.
- Married or single
- With or without children
- Wellspring alumni
- New to Wellspring
What You'll Experience
Throughout the weekend, you'll hear real, honest, and unscripted stories from men at every stage of this journey. You'll watch as an older spiritual father and two of his spiritual sons open up, live, about how their relationship was formed, sustained, and the impact it's had on them both. You'll hear from business leaders in different industries who have learned to lead from humility, presence, and love, and how that overflow has changed the way they lead the people around them.
Together, these stories paint a living picture of what it looks like when spiritual fathers and sons connect across generations and you'll leave with a clear next step on your own journey.
Leadership Team
Larry Bolden
Speaker
Frank Collins
Retreat Coordinator
Mike Woodham
Speaker
Alan Palmer
Administrator & Host
Three Steps to Participate
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Prerequisite
Participants must have completed one of the following:
- Read Becoming Wholehearted, or
- Completed the Battle for Your Heart 9-month process
Both provide a foundation in the biblical truths and concepts that will shape our conversations and experiences together.
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Register & Prepare
Register for the retreat and receive your preparation materials, including required reading and reflection questions.
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Participate
Engage with God and others in three days of teaching, live panel discussions, and small-group conversations.
Registration Details
- When
March 19-21, 2027
- Where
AL 4-H Center · Columbiana, AL
- Availability
Limited spots — first come, first served
- Registration closes
January 15 or when full
- Prep work
Required — see Prerequisites above
- Cost
Click Reserve Your Spot below to view pricing