The Men’s Retreat
Man in the Arena
Every man in the depths of his heart wants to be considered a man in the arena. A man with courage to embrace the process. A man who finds freedom. Who faces fear. Who fights for truth. An invitation to be in the arena is an invitation to be wholehearted and authentic. The man you were created to be.
Over 300 men gathered for our sold out Man in the Arena Men’s retreat. Men from various vocations, ages, and walks of life were invited to explore the blocks within the heart and allow Jesus to bring freedom so they can live their God given glory and bring their masculine strength to all the arenas of life they are called to.Keynote Speakers
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Jake Khym
Co-Founder of Life Restoration Ministries
Founder of The Men's Retreat
After a powerful journey of healing and freedom, Jake began offering retreats and workshops to help other people become fully alive. He holds a Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology and a Bachelor of Arts in Theology with a concentration in Catechetics. Currently, Jake is the Executive Director of Life Restoration Ministries, hosts two podcasts, and offers human and pastoral formation to leaders across North America. Jake and his wife Heather have three children and live in Abbotsford, British Columbia.
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Brett Powell
Archbishop’s Delegate for Development & Ministries, Archdiocese of Vancouver
Prior to his current role with the Archdiocese of Vancouver, Brett served in parish ministry and for many years as Vice-President of Catholic Christian Outreach.
Brett has been a contributing writer to various publications including eight-years writing meditations for The Word Among Us. He has served as a leadership coach as well as a mentor for Catholic leaders in business and Pastoral leadership. Brett completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Saskatchewan and holds a Master’s Degree in Organizational Leadership from Royal Roads University. Brett and his wife Andrea are high school sweethearts and proud parents of 8 children.
What Men Are Saying
“I feel proud to be a man for the first time in my life because of this retreat.”
“[E]very talk, every story and every homily was somehow integrated into a lesson plan that seemed written personally for me. I came away with a fresh outlook on my roles as a Catholic father, husband, and worker.”
“The ministry of Life Restoration helped me discover the Heart of my Father. By cutting through clichés and pointing to what God the Father was doing, it allowed for an intimacy with Him that I didn’t know was possible.”
