The Caleb Institute is a wilderness experience for followers of Christ who desire to live a more faithful, thoughtful, and purposeful life.

The Institute is designed by Christian educators, Tentmakers staff, and learned ministry leaders who have a passion for building people who will make a mark as a servant-leader of Jesus Christ. Key elements and learning objectives of the Caleb Institute include developing an integrated worldview, strengthening learning and thinking skills, "detoxifying" from culture, practicing the spiritual disciplines, gaining a framework for life-long learning, living in community, and learning from our elders.

The Institute takes place at Wilderness North, which is located approximately one hour north of Duluth, MN, in the Superior National Forest.

The Caleb Institute is an incomparable, 5 day immersion into a wilderness experience that will bring a fresh perspective on what it means to be a purposeful follower of Christ.

Teaching sessions will be presented in an interactive format, with time for discussion, conversation, and further study in time-alone periods during the day.

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Each participant (or couple) will be housed in a private log cabin situated along a wooded ridge near the shores of Lake Murphy. Cabins are simple and nicely furnished with a comfortable log bed(s), wood stove, propane light and furnace, hardwood floors, desk, and rocking chair.

Days at the Caleb Institute will be somewhat structured with time for teaching/training and group discussion, but there will be ample time for your own personal study, solitude, recreation, and community living.

The course is open to anyone over the age of 18. There is a maximum group size of 20; therefore, the sooner you apply the better your chances of securing your spot. Registration deadline is 30 days before each session. Click here for an application.

If you have questions,contact us through e-mail or call Diane Lantto at the Tentmakers office (763-535-6484).