CHANGING THE TRAJECTORY OF FATHERLESS YOUNG MEN.

Recorded live at NRB 2025, this episode of Ignite Kingdom Talk features Chad Wallen, founder of Advanced Camp, a nonprofit ministry serving fatherless middle and high school boys across the United States.

Chad shares how Advanced Camp comes alongside young men with intentional mentorship, hands-on trade skills, and biblical discipleship—equipping them with both practical tools and spiritual identity. Rooted in James 1:27, this ministry addresses the devastating statistics surrounding fatherlessness by offering a new trajectory built on purpose, discipline, and hope.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• Why awareness is the greatest need facing the ministry
• The link between fatherlessness and incarceration
• Teaching trade skills as viable career pathways
• Planting seeds of identity and faith in young men
• Lessons learned from starting and scaling a nonprofit

Memorable moments:

• “Awareness is our number one need.”
• “We define fatherless as no dad living in the home.”
• “Identity is the greatest battle these young men face.”
• “We’re sending them on a different trajectory.”

Links:
Ignite Kingdom Group: ignite-kg.org
Advanced Camp: advancedcampusa.com

This episode is a powerful reminder that intentional discipleship and practical wisdom can change lives—one young man at a time.