The Men's Advance is a two-day meeting for the men of independent Baptist churches in northern Minnesota and the surrounding area. We enjoy some manly fellowship, fun shooting, great food, and powerful preaching. It's like a retreat, but real men don't retreat - they advance!​

 

Mark your calendars:

April 24-25, 2026

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Meal and Service Location:

Bible Baptist Church - 23928 265th St. SW, Crookston, MN

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"Shoot Like a Man!"

Shooting will include a pistol range, skeet shooting, and an 3D archery range.

Bring your own guns, ammo, bows, and arrows.

Location: Crookston Gun Club - 26251 240th St SW, Crookston, MN

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Schedule:

Friday, April 24
12:00 am - “Shoot Like a Man!”
(lunch at the range included)
3:00 pm - Hotel check in
6:00 pm - Supper begins at Bible Baptist Church
7:00 pm - Preaching
Saturday, April 25
8:00 am - Breakfast
9:00 am - Preaching 
1:00 pm - Men’s Advance concludes with lunch.

You can stay and eat or take it to go.

Ages: The minimum age for the Men’s Advance is 14.
Dress: This meeting is less formal than a regular church service, and has more of a
“camp” feel. There is no official dress code, but most men will be wearing blue jeans or
khaki pants with a collared shirt—basically “business casual.”

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