So that no man walks alone.
The Beacon Project exists to help men who have suffered loss build deep relationships, renew their identity, and find hope and faith in Jesus.
Grief is already isolating enough.
Leading a family, a life, a ministry, or even a business is too easy to become a lonely path. Add grief on top of that and you’ve got a man on an island that feels impossible to escape, with almost no chance to build his own life raft. For too long, this has been the norm for men who are suffering. They endure their silently, painfully, and alone.
This isolated suffering and unprocessed grief leads to outcomes that are not only undesirable, but are dangerous in nature.
A different path is desperately needed for men to rise out of isolation and into the new chapter of life. An early loss cannot be answered with an early exit. When given the chance, these losses can invite them to explore and find a renewed faith and hope in Jesus along the way.
Our 3 Pillars of Renewal
Clarity
Podcasts, writings, digital content, and more created with the desire to impact men through the teachings of Christ, the truth of Scripture, and the pursuit of clarity.
Community
We host retreats, gatherings, events, and more all with the intention of building a deep and bonded community of brotherhood.
Care
The goal is for any member of the Beacon Project to have 4-6 counseling sessions made available for a deeply discounted cost.
A heavy burden made lighter only by Jesus.
Rooted in Biblical truth, practical wisdom, and real-life experience.
The Beacon Project provides the guidance men need to navigate loss with strength and faith, all while finding a renewed sense of belonging, joy, and a stronger faith in Jesus Christ.
How it Works
1 - Come to an Event
Be it a retreat, pickleball, a race, a run club, or even a community small group of men in your area. Once you’re in, you’re in. Our community is built on authentic relationships and genuine effort to make sure no one goes unnoticed.
2 - Find Strength and Clarity
Through webinars, community events, and counseling, members of The Beacon Project will find a new path forward in life. Holding onto the lessons they’ve learned, embracing their grief, and walking with strength and clarity for the future.
3 - Live in Renewal
A life renewed doesn’t erase what happened. It grows with, around, and because of what’s happened. A renewed life alongside your grief is the path most men yearn to find, and it’s a path members of the Beacon Project will walk on for the rest of their days.
BEING SEEN OVER everything.
This is more than an understanding; our community is made of men willing to link arms and help you walk a path to healing, an embrace, and into the arms of Christ. Our vision is a world where no man is left to suffer alone, and where he can lean into a deeper meaning of who God has called him to be as he charts the waters of loss and grief.
A note from our founder →
“I needed to feel permission.
Permission to have fun and embrace a new normal without feeling like I forgot who was gone. Permission to give myself grace as I understood what life looked like with my grief and loss. And ultimately, permission to try again at all of it.
I quickly learned I’m not alone. Any man who is grieving quickly turns to taking care of others (their family, children, spouse, etc.) before himself. It’s in our nature; it’s how we’re designed. At the same time, eventually, our souls will beg to be cared for, and we cannot ignore it.
If you’re reading this and you’re like me, then know that there is a place for you here. To adventure, to remember, to be recharged, to embrace, and to renew your spirit in a way that only Christ can accomplish.
Welcome to the Beacon Project.”
— Brian Schindler, Founder
GENERAL FAQs
WHO IS THE BEACON PROJECT FOR?
The Beacon Project is for any man who’s suffered the unexpected/traumatic loss of a sibling, spouse, parent, or child. All stages of grief are welcome, from recent to many years into their journey.
DO I HAVE TO BE A CHRISTIAN TO BE INVOLVED?
Any and all grieving men are welcome to join The Beacon Project, and at the same time our focus is to consistently point people to Jesus, pray, and worship. We study the Scriptures together to understand where God is in the midst of our grief.
HOW DOES THE BEACON PROJECT SUPPORT GRIEVING MEN?
Our main focus it to provide community (both digitally and in-person), care through counseling and retreats, and clarity through content and curriculum for small groups.
IS THERE A COST TO THE BEACON PROJECT?
With tremendous gratitude to the donors who keep The Beacon Project going, we are able to provide many of our services free of charge or heavily subsidized (i.e. counseling partnerships and retreats). Our goal is to be able to do it all completely free for those who need it. If you’re interested in helping make that vision come to life, click here to donate.