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Hello!

Last weekend I had the privilege of hosting another Conquer Series retreat on campus. The Conquer Series is a ten-part video presentation that deals with the addictive nature of pornography in one’s life, and the beginning steps of moving towards freedom. The weekend consisted of 16 guys hungry to hear material that approached this subject in a way that is different from most approaches to the problem at hand. Instead of focusing on “managing behavior,” the Conquer Series addresses the heart issues behind the temptations and failures, and tackles the root issue that causes men to succumb to a habit that is devastating families and churches around the world.

It is always a tremendous encouragement to me to see guys willing to give up some valuable personal time to attend these weekend intensives, and watch them come together as brothers to address these battles as a group of men wanting to live as conquerors and warriors. Each time I get to hear guys share their hearts, and watch the beginning of the healing process in their lives.

Please pray that each guy would find that man (or men) in their local community of life that can be a source of accountability, and that together they can begin working towards helping others deal with the heart issues of this addiction.The nature of pornography and what it does to the mind often dictates a long process of recovery—possibly 2-5 years. We all need others to come alongside us to walk through this battle, and it is my prayer that we can raise up a host of fellow warriors that will take up the torch, renew their minds, and as Ted Roberts, the video host puts it “kick Satan in the teeth!

Conqueror 101 | May 4-11, 2024

In light of all of that, I want to let you know about another event I am doing this summer. Conqueror 101 is a week-long retreat for guys looking for outdoor adventure and some solid teaching on how to recalibrate their walk with God and firm up their foundation as a warrior for Him. During the course of the week we will be going through the Conquer Series, among other things. The retreat is intentionally designed with a small group setting to facilitate great interaction and getting to know one another on a deeper level. Material covered will include, but is not limited to, the following:

What does a truly surrendered life to the Lord look like?
How can I begin the walk to victory in my moral conduct?
How can I develop true accountability with other men that will help me stay the course?
What does truly meaningful Bible study look like, and how can I make that a part of my daily life?

Each day will involve personal quiet time study as well as small group discussions, relevant video teaching on important subjects for guys, outdoor activities like canoeing, biking and hiking, and some rest and hang time. If you are considering a program like ALERT, but are not sure if you’re quite ready, Conqueror 101 is a good jumpstart to understanding Biblical and physical disciplines in a more laid back environment.

If you’re interested in attending, your only qualification is to have a desire to learn, an attentive mindset and a willingness to participate in all activities. The team is small, and we are looking for guys that are energy givers. Conqueror 101 is not designed for the guy that needs to be forced into coming and is just doing this out of obligation. We are more than willing to work with any guy that is struggling, if his mindset is wanting to move forward in His walk with Christ.

We are presently finalizing our location for this retreat and activities (a canoe trip and bike trip are part of the tentative plans), and our departure will likely be from Big Sandy, TX. We also must have a minimum of eight guys to make this trip workable, so hold off on any plane ticket purchases until we see if there is enough interest to pull this off. An exact arrival and departure date will be established once registrations are determined.

The dates for this retreat are May 4-11.Cost will be $550 and will cover all expenses. If you are interested in learning more, please feel free to contact me at 903-714-3481. I hope to have you join us!

Colonel Marv Behr

ALERT Commanding Officer, Retired
mbehr@alertacademy.com

Cell: 903-714-3481

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Subject: Spring Updates