People sometimes ask, “What’s your leadership style?” Typically, I respond by saying, “I have no style.” The question is legitimate, but the responses are elusive. The question wants an answer from a leadership book, is looking for a leadership method, or wants to hear a leadership mantra. But I’m not a leadership style guy. I […]
Chris and I started serving together at Northern Frontier in 2004 when our oldest daughter, Rileigh, was 10 months old (she is now 23!) While Chris has been there for about 2 million summers (including his time as a camper), I myself just completed year 19! In that time, I have had the extreme privilege […]
My activity after the NF Men’s retreat was not what I had hoped. I had no back pain the entire summer and was able to run and hike freely, I also got to go rock climbing 5-6 times off campus on days off. BUT once our Father & Son program ended, my back started acting […]
The LEGACY campaign has been a BIG success! We have just crossed the halfway mark. While we still have a lot of money to raise for the remaining projects, we are counting our blessings for His daily provision. A BIG project we are seeking funding for is our new lodge. This will be a place […]
“They charge like warriors; they scale walls like soldiers. They all march in line, not swerving from their course.” Joel 2:7 September marked the end of our 2026 program. It was a great summer of ministry! I have heard testimony of lives changed directly from campers, staff, and parents. It’s encouraging to see how the […]
When I was a boy—I wasn’t exactly what you’d call a “model camper.” Put me and my twin brother, Tom, in one cabin with 6 other boys, add a shared sense of humor and miles of Adirondack woods, and trouble finds you. I won’t say which summer or whose idea it was (probably his), but […]
Before reading this, take a moment to close your eyes. Imagine you’re sitting at the edge of the lake. Listen beyond the crackle of the campfire and the whisper of wind through the Adirondack pines. There, bouncing off the rocks is another sound. It’s the sound of dozens of voices, young and old, joined together […]
A Career and Formation Perspective for College Men Every college guy reaches a season where summer starts to feel like a referendum on his future. You look around and everyone seems to be doing some impressive internships with fancy titles, research positions doing “real work”, or office jobs that sound adult and responsible. The kind […]
Outdoor adventure has a way of telling the truth about a boy. When boys get tired, they stop pretending. When things get hard, the noise fades. Fatigue brings honesty. Challenge brings focus. Shared effort builds trust. Out there, there’s nowhere to hide behind image or bravado. What’s inside eventually shows up. Scripture says, “Man looks […]
Saturday starts the same way every day does at Northern Frontier—quietly. There’s no fanfare at first, no fireworks. Just the early sun casting gold across the lake and a slow shuffle of boots heading to Leaders Huddle. We gather, as we always do, to hear from God’s Word. We pray over the day, over the […]
