Personal Testimonials

Many New Revelations
It is a good thing to walk away from a retreat with at least one new revelation. Yet this retreat not only had one but many, some within one talk. The fruits with this retreat were the many healings between men here and myself, myself and my sons, and myself and my father (now dead). Some of my needs were met that I had forgotten that long ago I had been praying for. Some sadness that those I love could not or would not come, for they would have benefited I am sure. I also got to witness the growth and birth of wisdom with many of our speakers that I am sure were nurtured by this holy and blessed event. Thank you men for being all that He has planned for you to be. Continue in His glory.
Raymond Verrier

Future brother in Christ
If you feel you've heard every talk, read every book, and shared your story to the point that another retreat will not help you, I ask you to prayerfully consider attending Return to Glory. I felt the same way but God spoke to me in the times of silence and solitude. It was at Return to Glory for the first time ever that it was determined I serve God from my heart, and for too long I had been focused on the simple facts of a relationship with God. More importantly, I was told that I should live that out, that it was OK to be me. It was here that I received words from two father figures telling me, "There is absolutely nothing I need from you." Then and only then did I understand what unconditional love means. Before this retreat, I could only give a textbook answer of what unconditional love meant, but now that no one has an agenda with me, I am free to love and be loved without a scorecard or an "if…then" mindset. God is present and He wants to father us in a real way. God bless.
Kevin Wessa

My Return To Glory is Complete
I came into the RTG weekend with no desire or enthusiasm about any area of my life. I had already worked through the Wild at Heart Field Manual and I had done many of the exercises previously. It was very good to see my responses then and now. The weekend really built on itself. It wasn't like a rocket launch, but like a fire slowly growing. I found my identity on the weekend. I had lost it and the enemy kept telling me I was not who God had told me I was. I have a clear picture of who I am and I know I will have to fight the battle to keep it. My return to glory is complete with God the Father, Jesus His Son (and my brother), and the Holy Spirit (the spooky sucker).
Dennis Scarry

My Heart Is Open
This weekend really opened my heart. I t was so refreshing to hear other men witness with experiences that related so much to my own personal experiences. I feel so relieved that it's never too late to repair the damage. I feel charged to go back to my wife and kids and start anew.
Chuck Cascio

The Perfect Father
We may not have had a perfect dad, or even be a perfect dad ourselves, but one thing we can be sure of: God, our Father, loves us unconditionally, and is in our hearts.
Carlos Perez

Reconnected to God
Before this weekend I was discouraged and tuning out in light of work and financialrelated stress, and feeling over-committed in my personal life. My wife and I have traveled a lot and neglected our household chores and upkeep. This Return to Glory was an awesome blessing. I feel reconnected to God and my brothers. After eight years of marriage, I have been preoccupied with my primary duty: helping my wife and two boys. Now I recognize the need to take my "question" to God, with work and financial stress, etc. Thank you, band of brothers! And thank you to God and my dear spouse Cathie for encouraging me to attend.
Jamie Herzog

Exploring the Father Wound
I read Wild at Heart and explored its meaning several years ago in our men's ministry. However I never explored or understood my "father wound" and what it meant to me and my family. The Camp Weed bootcamp brought it home to me and was a fantastic experience that I needed in my life at this time. The setting at Camp Weed was perfect, the food and service excellent. The most important of all was the finding this new band of brothers who I have met and shared this experience. I will be there for anyone of them as I know they will be there for me. Thank you my brothers in Christ!
Ted Strauss