Has the erosion of rites of passage adversly impacted men in Western culture? Craig Glass thinks so.
“The boys in the village must be initiated or they will burn down the village just to feel the heat.” – Kenyan Proverb
Recognizing the lack of initiation into manhood in his own life and the men with whom he worked, Craig began to ask the questions: “Am I a man? What is a man anyway?”
Believing that our culture is desperate for men who will leave a legacy of blessing rather than a wake of destruction, Craig began a program which recast traditional practices into a modern rite of passage for fathers and sons in the mountains of Colorado.
If you have a young man in your life, you won’t want to miss this powerful episode.
Craig Glass is the Director of Peregrine Ministries whose mission is to guide and inspire men on their life journey. He has served as Vice President of Ministries at International Teams, Pastor to men at Willow Creek Community Church, and National Director of Field Ministries at International Students Incorporated.
Craig is the author of Noble Journey: The Quest for a Lasting Legacy and Passage to Manhood: Field Guide. Visit Passage to Manhood Retreat for more information about the 2018 Retreat.
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Betwixt Ep. 3: Walter Brueggemann on Failed White Domination and the Door or Hope
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