Why rise up?

God Squad Canada started in Calgary with four police officers coming together in prayer.  It has since grown into an apostolate over the last 25 years that influences men around the world. 

​Through the guidance of St Joseph, God Squad’s vision is to form and strengthen men, inspiring them to embrace God’s vocation in their lives. They strive to encourage men positively amidst today’s darkness of spiritual famine and moral confusion. God Squad wishes to reverse the breakdown of families by serving and nurturing men of all ages to be leaders in their families and communities.

Their ministry brings men together by various initiatives such as BBQ Outreach, motorcycle rides, disc golf, or by hosting an annual Men's Conference. During the Year of St Joseph, God Squad was able to stream their conference online and reach men throughout the world.
 
Many men over the years have been inspired to show the same servant leadership to their families that Christ has for His bride, the Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church because of these conferences. Men have discerned marriage; others the priesthood. (See “How Many of You” in God Squad’s Newsletter for November 2021 and read about Father Troy Nguyen's experience at a God Squad Conference). Others have found the strength to persevere or to take on new challenges, or to find new meaning and hope in their faith.
 
Some men have been sent by their wives and are now eternally grateful! Some come looking for answers. Most come just to be with other like minded men. Men need mentoring.  Men need to mentor others. Men need to lead.
 
In an interview with Mario Toneguzzi on Faith Spotlight, Sean Lynn, president and founder of God Squad Canada says that this year’s theme was inspired by Avi Kaplan’s song “Change on the Rise" and St. John Paul II’s new springtime in his encyclical Redemptoris Missio, long before the current political winds and discourse in the media. Inspired by reflection, Sean recognizes, as farmers do, that the springtime is a time of hard work.  As “we’re coming out of two years of struggle and strife” says Constable Lynn, “we need to work hard at coming together and work for healing” and building up the Kingdom of God.
 
Consider giving the men in your life a ticket to “Change on the Rise; Ushering in the New Springtime!”. This year God Squad has the pleasure of hosting amazing speakers: Jeff Cavins, Brett Powell, and Bishop William McGrattan, who will celebrate the Mass. All men in the Diocese (and beyond) are invited to come for the Conference at St. Michael's Church in Calgary, on March 18 & 19, 2022. You can register to attend in person or to watch via livestream. Bring your son, your father, your brother, your cousin, your friend, or even a stranger!  Consider hosting a viewing party (Contact [email protected] if you need ideas on hosting a viewing party), or to host the viewing party in your parish. 

And as a bonus, get free access to Chris Stefanik’s “Rise A 30 – Day Challenge” worth $45 - after you register.

Ten Reasons to join God Squad Men's Conference this year

1. Break through stereotypes
2. Address the leadership vacuum
3. Replace objectification with true authentic human love
4. Learn how to earn the small “l” title of lord in servant leadership. God Squad’s Deacon Stephen Robinson throws the gauntlet for men to Man Up in the February issue of God Squad’s newsletter Man-Update
5. Learn how to be an apparition of St. Joseph. Coined by Fr Donald Calloway in his book “Consecration to St. Joseph: The Wonders of Our Spiritual Father” available here
6. Learn the true meaning and value of intimacy with your loved ones
7. Become an “activated disciple”.  Jeff Cavins’ teaches on activated discipleship in his book “Activated Disciple: Taking your Faith to the Next Level” available here
8. Because someone who loves you invited you (God Squad)
9. You get free access to Chris Stefanik’s “Rise A 30 – Day Challenge” worth $45
10. Because “God Loves you and has a wonderful plan for your life!”

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Submitted by God Squad Canada