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ALERT’s Purpose is to forge extraordinary men who influence their world for Christ.

ALERT utilizes a military-style structure, intentional discipleship, unique experiences, and professional skills training to create an environment that facilitates the forging process. Our goal is to create men who are spiritually sound, physically fit, and ready to serve.

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“Every day at ALERT, I learn to depend on Christ more. I’ve learned there is always room to grow, that I don’t have all the answers, and most importantly, that it is my walk with Him that really matters.”

Kenjie S.  |  Unit 66

“Before I came to the ALERT program, my life was without direction and purpose. I would spend my time working dead-end jobs and playing video games, and occasionally participating in outdoor activities if invited. After going through Basic training, I saw a glimpse of what I could be if I wanted to change. Over my time at ALERT, I have seen God’s grace to me as my faith and reliance on Him grew. I can say for certain that ALERT has changed my life for the better in terms of leadership, discipline, physical strength, and so much more. I will forever be grateful to this program and the men in it.”

Joshua L.  |  Unit 64

“The unique tensions and challenges that I faced here forced me to rely on God and get out of my comfort zone. It taught me to behave with conviction, think with clarity, and speak with authority. ALERT gave me a valuable perspective about life, God, and people that I never had before.”

Len N.  |  Unit 61

Forging extraordinary men who influence their world for christ

Intro to construction

ALERT’s Construction course gives men a solid foundation of construction skills, preparing them to excel in whatever specialty they choose. Through a blend of classroom instruction with industry professionals, hands-on practice, and on the job training and experience, the course offers a unique overview of the construction industry and the knowledge and skills needed to succeed. Topics covered include:

• Drywall
• Flooring
• Painting
• Carpentry
• Plumbing 101
• Electrical 101
• General Contracting
• Reading blueprints & measurements
• Operation of basic job site equipment
• Bidding jobs

For more information on the Construction 3rd Phase course, please contact us at the link in our bio.

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What does it mean to fulfill the Great Commission in the 21st century?

ALERT’s Missions course helps students consider what it means to live lives that show Christ to a dying world, both at home and abroad. Classes in evangelism, leadership, bible study methods, and more are paired with practical skills training to equip the men to serve wherever our King may lead. Additionally, each class goes on an international service trip to gain experience in cross-cultural missions work and a glimpse of the work that God is doing in the worldwide church.

For more information on ALERT's Missions class, visit our website at the link in our bio.

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Camaraderie sharpens a man

In order to effectively influence their world for Christ, young men need real connection with Godly friends and mentors. Living in genuine community is vital for sustained growth and maturity. Our training is designed to help the men build close friendships and camaraderie as they face new experiences, pressures, and successes together. We incorporate elements such as structured peer-to-peer feedback, personal investment from leadership, and small unit sizes to sharpen the men and model the value of authentic relationships. We desire that the men would build upon these friendships after returning home and intentionally seek out meaningful connections and discipleship within their communities and churches.

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2nd Phase Dive

2nd Phase has completed their three weeks of dive training in Panama City, Florida and returned to campus last weekend. The men took courses with certifications through the National Association of Underwater Instructors (NAUI Worldwide) and Special Response Diving International (SRDI). The courses include training in proper buoyancy, basic diving physics and physiology, equipment use and maintenance, decompression theory, basic diving first aid, night diving, deep diving, diving navigation, and special response diving. Students who are interested in additional dive training can continue on and take ALERT's 3rd Phase dive training. 

For more information on 2nd Phase, or any of our 3rd Phase training options, please visit our website at the link in our bio.

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Hardship matures a man

We believe hardship is essential for developing maturity and resilience, so we intentionally incorporate difficult situations and challenges into our training. Pressures like intense hikes, all-night scenarios, and unexpected training events give the men a wake-up call, bring perspective about who they are, and offer opportunities for growth. These challenges stretch them physically, mentally, and emotionally, encouraging them to rely on God. Hardships push us past our limits, bond us together as men, and mature us in ways that a comfortable and easy life never could. So rather than shying away from hardship, we intentionally embrace it because of the growth and mental resilience we know will come as a result.

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2nd Phase firefighting

The men in 2nd Phase complete an introduction to Basic Structural Fire Fighting, including skills training, using fire hoses, live burns, and classroom instruction. Check out more photos from their fire training in our Flickr account in the link in our bio.

For more information on 2nd Phase, please visit the link in our bio.

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Don't miss Unit 70's application deadline!

There is still time to register for Unit 70! The application fee increases to $100 on Monday, March 4, and the application closes Friday, March 15. Basic Training focuses on developing personal discipline, attention to detail, endurance, leadership, teamwork, critical thinking, time management, and healthy spiritual habits such as Scripture reading and memorization. Training highlights include wilderness survival, rope systems, land navigation, response drills, and multi-day hiking.

For more information, or to register for Unit 70, please visit the link in our bio.

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