A lone bison walking through falling snow
Gather

Nobody runs alone.

Monthly gatherings and retreats for men who run toward the storm, starting with dads raising kids with disabilities.

Monthly gatherings

Coffee, a table, and brothers who show up

When the storm hit our family, I didn't get through it on grit. God showed up. He met me in prayer and in His Word, and He sent a few brothers who wouldn't let me walk it alone. Putting my trust in Jesus and standing on God's truth is what carried me.

That's what a Buffalo Brothers gathering is: men around a table, pointing each other back to Him.

Jordan Becnel
Once a monthSaturday morningsBradenton area6–12 men

Our first gatherings are for dads raising kids with disabilities. While we get started, gatherings are by invitation. Ask for one below and we'll set up a short call to get to know you. Builders and Father & Son meetups come next.

01

Food first

Coffee and breakfast. No agenda while men eat.

02

One story

One man shares part of his storm and who showed up for him.

03

Table talk

A few honest questions, like "Where are you carrying it alone right now?"

04

Pray in pairs

Then home on time. Ninety minutes, start to finish.

Retreats · coming soon

Three tracks. One brotherhood.

Each track gets its own retreat, its own stories on the Buffablog and, one day, its own podcast episodes.

First up

Dads in the Gap

For fathers raising kids with disabilities. Rest, honesty and being refilled by men who get it.

Next

Builders

For business men and owners. Sharpening, vision, faith at work and stewardship.

Then

Father & Son

For dads and sons 12 and up. Adventure side by side, and passing on a faith worth having.

Our first retreat

Dads in the Gap

Three nights in a mountain cabin in North Georgia or Upstate South Carolina. Ten dads and two leaders, Thursday to Sunday.

Each dad puts in $375 and gets himself there. Donors cover the rest, and a scholarship fund makes sure no dad is turned away over cost.

  • ThursdayDrive up together, dinner, and the fire.
  • FridayAn hour alone in the woods with a Bible and a journal. Small groups, then something with your hands: fishing, hiking or clays.
  • SaturdayMore time outside. Worship and prayer over each man at night.
  • SundayBreakfast, a send-off, and each man names one brother to call that week.
The plan

What your support launches

We're forming Buffalo Brothers as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Here's what we're building toward in 2027.

01

Dads in the Gap

10 dads, 3 nights in a mountain cabin

Dads put in $375; donors cover the rest

02

Builders

12–16 men at a hunting or fishing lodge

Men pay their own way and help fund the next dads' retreat

03

Father & Son

10 dads and 10 sons, with a range and water nearby

Families pay part; donors cover the rest

Sponsor a dad
$580

Covers one dad's share of the first retreat after his $375.

Send the first retreat
$7,000

The donor share for all 10 dads, plus a scholarship fund.

Fuel the table
$100/mo

Covers a month of gatherings: first-timers' meals and coffee.

Gifts are not tax-deductible until our 501(c)(3) status is approved.

Request an invite

Tell us a little about you and which gathering or retreat you're interested in. We'll reach out to set up a short 15-minute call.

Not sure yet? That's okay. Just say hello.