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The Crucible Project
[edit]The Crucible Project was founded in 2002 by Greg Huston. It is a Christian nonprofit organization that provides retreats and faith-based development programs that focused on emotional and spiritual growth for both men and women .Initiated in the United States, the organization has expanded to operate internationally, including in Mexico and Australia.
History
[edit]The Crucible Project was founded in 2002 by Greg Huston. It started in the Chicagoland area as a weekend retreat for men in search of Christian discipleship and personal reflection. Over time, it grew to include programs for women and international participants. In 2019, Roy D. Wooten became Executive Director, succeeding Chris Cleghorn.
Programs
[edit]The Crucible Project’s flagship program is its Initial Weekend retreat. The retreat introduces men and women to activities and guided discussions based on Christian principles, emotional awareness, and personal reflection. Graduates can continue in additional programs such as small groups, leadership, and second-level weekends.
By 2025, the organization reported that more than 8,000 participants had completed the Initial Weekend retreat.
Global Reach
Initially based in the United States, The Crucible Project expanded to other countries such as Australia and Mexico. The organization partners with local leaders to make the process for regional retreats and training programs easier to manage.
Media and Recognition
[edit]The Crucible Project has received mentions in Christian publications, published books, and community news outlets. This coverage includes:
- Battle Cry:[1] Waging and Winning the War Within by Jason Wilson (2021)
- Crosswalk.com[2] - What I Learned about Men at a Women's Conference - (2018)
- 16 News Now WNDU TV South Bend - Race Across America:[3] Penn High School teacher completes 'Race Across America (2022)'
- The Father Hood [4]- Lost A Mate? Here's What You Need To Do For Their Kids: Reflections on grief and parenting connected to Crucible's mission
- Recognized for Excellence in Giving by Nonprofit Analytics (2025)[5]
- The Simply Monique Radio Show:[6] "Can a man be whole, healthy, and love their wife?" (April 3, 2025)
- Real Men Talk: "160 - Breaking Free:[7] Healing Men's Wounds Through Christ with Roy Wooten" (February 13, 2025)
- Pirate Monk Podcast:[8] "403 | Roy Wooten | Honesty, Healing, and Community in the Present" (January 17, 2025)
- Throwing Mountains:[9] "Getting to the Root of Your Dysfunction with Roy Wooten, Executive Director of The Crucible Project" (November 23, 2021)
- Chron:[10] Shield-Bearer Counseling Centers offers 107th marriage workshop" (March 31, 2013)
Leadership
[edit]Currently, The Crucible Project is led by Executive Director Roy D. Wooten. Previous leadership included Chris Cleghorn and founder Greg Huston. The organization maintains a network of leaders who help coordinate programs across various countries.
References
[edit]- ^ Battle cry : waging and winning the war within | WorldCat.org. OCLC 1223016137.
- ^ "Crosswalk - Grow in Faith with Daily Christian Living Articles | Crosswalk.com". www.crosswalk.com. Retrieved 2025-06-16.
- ^ "Penn High School teacher completes 'Race Across America'". 27 June 2022.
- ^ "Lost A Mate? Here's What You Need To Do For Their Kids". The Father Hood. 2019-09-24. Retrieved 2025-06-16.
- ^ "The Crucible Project | Evaluated by Excellence in Giving". Excellence in Giving. Retrieved 2025-06-16.
- ^ ""Can a man be whole, healthy, and love their wife?"".
- ^ Real Men Talk (2025-02-13). 160 - Breaking Free: Healing Men's Wounds Through Christ with Roy Wooten. Retrieved 2025-06-16 – via YouTube.
- ^ Development, PodBean. "403 | Roy Wooten | Honesty, Healing, and Community in the Present | Pirate Monk Podcast". samsonsociety.podbean.com. Retrieved 2025-06-16.
- ^ "Getting to the Root of Your Dysfunction - guest: Roy Wooten". Throwing Mountains. 2021-11-24. Retrieved 2025-06-16.
- ^ Submitted. "Shield-Bearer Counseling Centers offers 107th marriage workshop". Chron.
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