Growing Boys into
Godly Men
Jesus called men to adventure. He molded their character. He trained them to lead. Boys and men need a call to something greater than themselves. Trail Life delivers that call. Here men find brotherhood, boys find challenge, and Biblical Masculinity comes alive!
Bring Trail Life to
Your Community
A Ministry Built for the Church—And for the Men in It
More than a boy’s program, Trail Life is a strategic men’s ministry—a catalyst that calls men to step up, link arms, and raise up the next generation of bold, godly leaders.
At the center of every Trail Life ministry is your church—not just as a host, but as the heartbeat of the mission. Every Trail Life Troop is owned, operated, and shepherded by a local church, aligned with its doctrine and discipleship strategy.
This isn’t a parachurch program dropped into your building—it’s a ministry grown from your convictions.
Trail Life becomes a leadership pipeline for your men and a rite of passage for your boys.
Nearly 1 in 5 families after joining the Trail Life Troop join the host church.
It’s not just discipleship—it’s outreach.
36%
Of Parents
believe churches are serving their sons well
65%
Of Young Men
believe no one really knows me
80%
Of men
have no one with whom they can be transparent or accountable
36%
Of parents
believe churches are serving their sons well
65%
Of young men
believe no one really knows me
80%
Of men
have no one with whom they can be transparent or accountable
“Don’t Invite Me to Church"
Brandon didn’t mince words. He was here for Trail Life—for his son, for the boys—but church? No thanks. He’d seen too much. Read about Brandon’s journey from skeptical dad, to Troop leader, to church leader, to pastor.
A Natural Path for Men to Step Into Leadership
Boys and men connect shoulder-to-shoulder, not face-to-face. Hiking, camping, fishing, boating…that’s how Jesus engaged His disciples—and it’s why Trail Life works.
Trail Life gives men a reason to show up, the tools to lead and disciple, and a brotherhood with eternal purpose.
Here, men rise, boys follow, and churches grow.
Equipping Troop Leaders
You don’t need to be an expert outdoorsman.
You don’t need to have it all figured out.
You just need a vision for discipleship—and we’ll help with the rest.
We provide:
- Step-by-step startup guides
- Online and in-person leader training
- Support from seasoned volunteers
- Program materials to make it easy, safe, and deeply impactful
It’s a low-risk, high-reward investment.
If after a year you
don’t see boys and men growing, we’ll refund your charter fee.
What do you have to lose?
Trail Life is For
Your Community
Trail Life Troops are served by both pastors and parents.
For Pastors
For Parents
How Do I Get Started?
The entire chartering process can be completed in less than a month for under $425.
Your
Next Steps
Join thousands of men as Troop leaders. Follow these steps to start your
Troop, and begin the journey to impacting the next generation of boys.
STep 1
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STep 3
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