First Name: Brendan
Last Name: Mckay
Email: bmckay017@gmail.com
Mobile Phone: 4433750177
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Birth Month: June
Birth Day: 24
Birth Year: 1966
Why are you interested in pursuing this initiative?:
The mission to help men take back their hearts, to lead with strength, passion and intention is critical. I want to be used to mentor and come along side men to be dangerous for good.

Tell us about your family::
I am the middle son of 3 boys, I have 3 children also Jessica, Jonny and Jackson. My mom passed in 2023. I was remarried in 2021 to a wonderful woman of God. We serve in ministry together, I am blessed with a wonderful father that models Christ.

What is your experience with Zoweh events and/or resources?:
I have been blessed to attend two Heart of a Warrior conferences and one advanced training which was life changing for me. I met Skip at the advanced encounter and he is mentoring me as an apprentice for elder sage. I have gained wisdom from the videos and podcasts in exploring more and elder sage initiative. I have read and taught the HOW video series from right now media for my men`s group.  

How did you first connect with Jesus in a personal way?:
I was saved at age 5 after a sermon in my home church in Maine. I was blessed to attend a Christian high school and college. I  rededicated my life and heart to the Lord in college. I am growing in my faith through serving in men`s ministry and worship team.

Tell us about a time when you shared your Jesus story.:
I am sharing my Jesus story with a friend currently who is struggling with fear. The last 4 years I have experienced job loss, a car accident, the loss of my mother, and two surgeries. I am blessed to grow in my journey through adversity and struggle. I have learned to trust and lean into the dependency of the Lord. I am praying that this testimony will help my friend to let go of hid fear and anxiety. 

Explain your familiarity with the following terms: wounds, vows and agreements.:
Wounds are places of deep hurt caused from trauma from self or others.
Vows are false statement we hold about ourselves , our belief system or others.
Agreements are strongholds that can cause confusion or a false self.

Tell us about a significant wounding moment that you experienced.:
The separation and divorce in 2014-2016 was significant wounding. The rough marriage from 2002 to 2016  caused depression and medicating through porn and gluttony.
God has redeemed my heart and life through Zoweh , my church and strong relationships with many wonderful Christian men.

Explain your personal familiarity with spiritual warfare.:
I am learning about spiritual warfare through my daily battle to keep the Lord , thoughts and behavior that honors Him in focus. The importance to deny self and follow, to be disciplined and know that my flesh and Satan are coming for me to attack each moment.

Give an example of how you have heard from God.:
God has spoken to me through His word, music ,daily conversations with friends. The Spirit is telling me to let go of my past, present and future, to live each day in trust ,peace and confidence in His plan. 

Have you had any training in listening and/or engaging in another man's story?:
I have 4 men that I am currently engaged in their stories. I am learning to listen first and be directed by the spirit to engage with wisdom from the Lord.

Which of the following books have you read?: King Me, The Heart of a Warrior, The Screwtape Letters, It’s Your Call, Wild At Heart, Mere Christianity
How did you discover the Elder-Sage Initiative?: Another Elder-Sage
What is the best time to call you?: Any afternoon time is best.
Reference
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First Name: Skip 
Last Name: Schneider
Email: sschneider@md.metrocast.net
Phone: 240-405-4338