Stephen Ashton

Mentoring Parenting Masculinity

Raising Men Prepared to Stand

Prepare to Stand Your Ground and R.E.S.I.S.T. As parents, one of the most important lessons we can teach our sons is to stand firm and be prepared when temptation comes. We live in a world that trades truth for tolerance, courage for comfort, and conviction for applause. But God calls men not to blend in—but to stand. ...
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In The News

Trail Life USA Partners to Bring 'Adventure Zone' Experience to Ark Encounter

Ark Encounter featured at Building Strong Foundations Convention which hosted over 30,000 people from across America
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In The News

Trail Life USA Nationwide Campout

Trail Life Will Host 3rd Annual 'Nationwide Campout' - Celebrating Families, Faith, and Gathering in the Outdoors
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In The News Parenting

10-Year-Old Boy On Autism Spectrum Gets Confidence, Beats Fears, Through 'Trail Life'

'Trail Life provides a safe space for boys to mature and grow through outdoor adventures, leadership opportunities, and more'
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In The News

Trail Life USA Elects New Board Officers

Founding Board Chairman Passes Torch
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Staff

In The News Service Troop Adventures

Trail Life USA Troop Puts Out Forest Fire

Rocky Mount-based Trail Life Troop NC-0834 was backpacking in the Uwharrie Mountains when suddenly and unexpectedly their skills were put to the test. The adventure began as a typical backpacking trip. The Troop split into two different hiking groups, the older group, the Adventurers did the longer 12 mile loop while ...
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Staff

In The News Mentoring Parenting

Trail Life USA - Where Boys Become Godly Men

At a time when many organizations struggled, Trail Life grew and met critical needs for men and boys across America. While many boys were sequestered in their homes during the past year, Trail Life USA raised up men. We built systems to ensure boys continued to meet. We held national virtual events like the National ...
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In The News

Trail Life USA Thankful for Record Numbers of Boys Growing in Character through Adventure

Over 18,000 New Troop Members Joined Trail Life in the Past Year
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Parenting

Trail Life USA Allows Boys to Connect with Father-Figures Through Outdoor Adventure

Trail Life is a natural place to forge meaningful relationships between fathers and sons. The outdoors with all its inherent adventure creates a unique opportunity to teach responsibility, forge leadership, impart masculinity, and mold boys to become biblically bold and courageous men of character. “In the outdoors, ...
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