Camp Croix
1945 Gold Star Rd
Danbury, WI 54830
campcroix.org
There are reasons that Lutherans have been quiet in the area of Christian apologetics. But there are even bigger reasons for us to break the silence, given what we uniquely see and understand about arguing for Christ in this skeptical world. Together, we will explore the What and the How of Christian apologetics so as to grow in confidence for our own sake, for the sake of those who do not know Jesus, and for the sake of the most vulnerable among us.
Pricing & Registration
Register online| Early-bird (through August 19) |
After August 19 | |
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| Full weekend | $125 | $150 |
| Full weekend (Student) | $75 | $75 |
Includes: Meals (Friday dinner through Sunday breakfast), lodging and camp access (two nights), and instructional materials.
If you have any questions, contact Camp Croix by calling (715) 575-1266 or emailing info@campcroix.org.
Location: Camp Croix
The Men's Retreat is held at Camp Croix in Danbury WI, just a little over two hours northeast of the Twin Cities. Supported by WELS churches, surrounded by 160 acres of forest, and boasting 2,100 feet of lakeshore along Lake Rooney, Camp Croix hosts five weeks of youth Bible camp, plus family camp, men's, women's, and college retreats, conferences, and other events throughout the year.
For weekend retreaters, sleeping accommodations include the lodge and four-bunk cabins. There are also a number of spots for RVs with power and water connections. Please let us know if you would like to bring a camper or other RV. Boats are also welcome, and can be accommodated with the available docks.
Draft Agenda
Friday, September 18
Plan to arrive any time after 2pm for laid back fellowship time at camp. Check in at the lodge when you arrive.
| Before 5:30pm | Fellowship and Camp time |
| 5:30pm - 7:30p | Dinner is served! (If you can't arrive before 7:30p, we'll save some food for you!) |
| 9pm | Welcome and Devotion |
Saturday, September 19
| 8am | Breakfast and Fellowship |
| 9am |
Session One
Coming to Terms with Christian Apologetics |
| Mid-morning Break | |
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Session Two
The Communication of Apologetics |
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| 12 noon | Lunch |
| 1pm |
Session Three
Handling Skeptical Challenges |
| Mid-afternoon Break | |
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Session Four
Positive Arguments for Christian Truth |
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| 4pm | Fellowship/Camp time/Cornhole tournament/Archery |
| 7pm | Dinner |
| Vespers, Bonfire/Optional Hymn Sing, and free time |
Sunday, September 20
| 7:30am | Breakfast |
| 8:30am |
Session Five
Witnessing in Story |
| 10am | Wrapup / 2027 Planning |
| After 10:30am | Fellowship and Camp time, stay as long as you like! |
Speaker: Prof. Mark Paustian
Dr. Paustian returns to the Men’s Retreat after leading instruction at our first two retreats in 2008 and 2009, and on Communication in 2016 and 2017. Mark’s education includes two Masters degrees (of Divinity, Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, and Speech Communication, University of Minnesota – Mankato), and a PhD from Regent University. At Martin Luther College, Dr. Paustian teaches Interpersonal Communication, Advanced Christian Rhetoric and Intermediate Biblical Hebrew. Before coming to MLC in 2001, Mark spent 12 years as church planter and home mission pastor at New Life Ev. Lutheran in Rockford, IL. Mark is also author of Prepared to Answer and MORE Prepared to Answer.
Packing list
- Bible
- Comfortable and weather appropriate clothing for both indoor and outdoor activities
- Personal toiletries and towels
- Bedding - Cabins have twin mattresses, and lodge rooms have full mattresses. Be sure to bring appropriately sized sheets and comforter (or sleeping bag) and a pillow. You will be emailed with lodging assignments.
- Some of the provided activities will be cornhole boards, horseshoes, cards, canoes, sporting equipment, and more. Please feel free to bring any of your favorite games or equipment to enjoy the weekend.
- All meals will be provided. You may bring any snacks or beverages (alcoholic or otherwise).
While all are welcome, this retreat is designed for the adult men of WELS/ELS churches. Fathers are encouraged to bring their sons 16 years or older.
