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!
Mentoring Boys
It’s not just a boy’s program.
It’s 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.
“Trail Life provided structured time with my boys and gave me an opportunity to teach and mentor not only my boys but other boys in the Troop that need that same guidance and mentoring.” – Bill Holland
Step up as a Troop Leader — start your Troop today and help shape the next generation of boys.
A Ministry Built for the Church—And for the Men in It
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
New to outdoor skills like camping and hiking? No problem! We offer step-by-step guides as well as online and in-person training to help you be the most effective mentor you can be. Volunteers in your area are eager to share their skills with you, teaching you and your Troop leaders how to maximize outdoor adventure as a safe, accessible, and fun tool to help grow young boys into godly men.
Trail Life is For
Your Community
Trail Life Troops are served by both pastors and parents.
For Pastors
Inspire the next generation through your
church.
For Parents
Start the next Troop in your community,
beginning with your own family.
How Do I Get Started?
The entire chartering process can be completed in less than a month for under $425.
Start a Troop. Start a Movement.
You don’t need to be an expert outdoorsman.
You don’t need to have it all together.
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?
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
Fill out form
STep 2
Connect with our team
STep 3
Charter your Troop
STep 1
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STep 2
Connect with our team
STep 3
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