Stephen Ashton
In a busy adolescent world of video games, social media, sports, and cell phones, Trail Life USA's oldest Freedom Rangeman has found a meaningful way to connect and contribute to the lives of his son-in-law, his grandsons, and the men and boys of his community through his local Trail Life Troop. The outdoors provide a ...
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Stephen Ashton
Wisdom’s instruction is to fear the Lord, and humility comes before honor. -Prov 15:33
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Stephen Ashton
“The fruit of righteousness will be peace, and the effect of righteousness will be quietness and confidence forever.” – Isaiah 32:17
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Stephen Ashton
On Monday, May 22, 2017, Adam Kort reviewed the materials one last time before the meeting. He was taking the lead this year teaching the First Aid Trail Badge to the Navigators and Adventurers groups. He had prepared well and was confident in his abilities. However, he had no idea how important this refresher would ...
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Staff
Mentoring Parenting Let Boys be Boys
On Family Talk with Dr. James Dobson, Trail Life USA CEO Mark Hancock and Dr. James Dobson, spend two days discussing how to grow boys to become biblically bold, courageous men of character and conviction. The fact is, boys and girls are different. We know this for many reasons. We also understand that boys are ...
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Stephen Ashton
On June 30, 2016, FamilyLife Today aired their interview with Trail Life CEO, Mark Hancock.
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Matt Gidney
Mentoring Leadership Masculinity
A Father’s Search When Ken became a father in 2011, he wanted to make sure he spent quality time with his son. Like many dads, he thought of the Boy Scouts. But as the organization shifted away from its foundations, he began looking for something different—something Christ-centered, something that would build not only ...
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Matt Gidney
Mentoring Leadership Masculinity
The last night Jonathan Gordon spent with Trail Life Troop MS-0356 was bittersweet. As the Court of Honor ceremony came to a close, Jonathan knew this chapter was ending so another could begin. After more than three years of growth and brotherhood, he was stepping away—not to leave the mission behind, but to plant it ...
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