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The Gospel’s Role in Self-Discipline
Here at ALERT we strive to teach each man self-discipline: how to wake up on time, work out regularly, and read their Bible daily. These are all good things, but they all come after our foundation of the Gospel. We know that as good as discipline is, it is “… not...
The Challenge and Priviledge of Quest
As we prepare for the Quest program this summer, I am reminded again of the challenge and privilege that it is to work with the young men each year. It is a challenge because of the increasing needs that young men today face. In 2021, the average age that a young man...
What is the Heart of Service?
Throughout the Bible, service emerges as a thread woven through countless stories. It's found in the everyday work we do, the worship we offer, and the way we extend ourselves to others. But what is the heart of service? Is it merely a duty, a checklist of actions to...
Missions Class Trip to Northern Iraq
This month I will have the opportunity to travel to northern Iraq with the Missions class to serve alongside a team of frontline workers at a school. There is both an incredible need, and also and incredible opportunity, in the area due in part to the number of...
Camaraderie Born Through Struggle
November 4th, 2023 is a day I will remember for a long time. At 12:00 AM, I met the Battalion at the grinder and we started a grueling workout called the October Breeze that lasted over 8 hours and would take me weeks to recover from. Apparently, I’m not as young as I...
Announcing ALERT Alumni Classes
One of ALERT's core values is that "discipline strengthens a man." Our lives are not marked by the "one-offs" and "lucky breaks," but by our daily, consistent actions—a long obedience in the same direction. We believe that we are never done growing, that none of us...