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Advance is a great opportunity for brotherhood.

This event is about connecting with other men, and growing in our relationship to God. Faith was not designed to be done in isolation, we need to be connected to others. That’s what this weekend is about. We will be outdoors, but that doesn’t mean you have to be an outdoorsman. There will be some physical activity, but that doesn’t mean you have to be an athlete. There will be a lot of food, because that’s the best recipe for good conversations. This event is designed for men to laugh, compete, create real friendships, and connect to God.


The Details

Where: OFS Cool Springs — 9412 IN-64, Velpen, IN 47590

When: May 15-16, Friday 6:30 p.m. to Saturday 3 p.m. EDT
Check-in is May 15, 5:30-6:30 p.m. EDT

Cost: $50 (register before April 26 for a free hat)

Questions? Check out our FAQs below.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Perfect! You’ll make friends in no time. Everyone will be assigned to a group with other guys. You’ll do a large portion of the event with your group: get outfitted, make food, compete, and solve problems. You are going to be good friends with your group by the time this is over.

  • Camping Equipment: (if you don’t have something we will do our best to provide, but supplies will be limited)

    • Tent (if you have it)

    • Tarp, Poles, Stakes, and Mallet (if you have it)

    • Sleeping Bag
& Pillow

    • Sleeping Pad/Camp Air Mattress (Optional)

    • Camping Chair

    • Roasting Sticks/Skewers (if you have it)

    • Camping Skillet (if you have it)

    • Fishing Pole/Tackle (Optional - For Fishing Tournament)

    • Compass



    Personal Supplies (Keep things as condensed as possible)

    • Clothes for the day

    • Clothes you don’t mind getting dirty

    • Durable shoes/boots for camping

    • Extra socks, shoes, other extra clothing

    • Poncho/Raincoat

    • Hat/Cap

    • Work Gloves

    • Toiletries

    • Backpack

    • Water Bottle

    • Flash Light

    • Sunscreen

    • Insect Repellent

    • Bible/Notebook/Pen

    • Snacks (though we will be providing plenty of food)

  • Check-in is from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Stables/Education Center Building at OFS Cool Springs on Friday, May 15.

    We know many of you work 9-5 jobs, but we ask that you make every effort to arrive in that window. Not only will you be connected with your group of guys for the weekend during check-in, but you will also be receiving some important instructions for the weekend.

  • Check-in is 5:30-6:30 p.m. on Friday, May 15. We will wrap up around 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 16.

  • All ages are welcome. You must be 16 years or older to come by yourself. Anyone under 16 has to attend with an adult.

  • Then we’ll probably get wet—this event is rain or shine. It’ll be a little inconvenient, but we’ll look so tough in the event pictures.

  • Don’t worry, we have that taken care of with Cool Springs.

  • Cell phone service may be spotty, so if you need to be reached in case of an emergency, have family or close friend call Redemption Christian Church at 812-481-2410 and press 4 to leave a message in the General voicemailbox. A staff member should receive notice of those right away.

  • If you want to pay for someone else to attend, you are certainly allowed. In fact, that may be the best way to get someone to attend with you. However, everybody has to sign the waiver, so they will have to do that part themselves. Also, it is non-refundable, so if your buddy backs out at the last minute, take it up with him.

  • Tickets are non-refundable. If you cancel, we’ll give your spot to someone else.

  • Don’t let the money hold you back. Contact your Campus Minister for details. 

    Jasper Campus: Doug Stephenson — doug@RedemptionIN.com

    Tell City Campus: Corey Andry — corey@RedemptionIN.com

    Loogootee Campus: Cameron Gladish — cameron@RedemptionIN.com

  • We have everything else handled. Schedule, food, snacks, speaker and recreation are all on us. You will spend some time in groups, and we will do our best to place you with some familiar faces and some that will be new to you.

    If you have any other questions, contact LG Lance—LG@RedemptionIN.com