Come join us to hear Joe Ehrmann discuss how becoming an “Inside Out” coach or parent can transform your young athlete’s whole experience! (Click on these links to visit his website or to hear Joe’s message on “being a man“) You and your athletes can become a catalyst for change in your youth program, school and community. There is no charge for this event but donations will be accepted at the door. Copies of Joe’s books will be available for sale at the event. Joe’s approach to this vital work is grounded in the lessons and experiences of his own remarkable life and the profound impact he has had on others. Here is some of the recognition Joe has gained:  - All-American football player and lettered lacrosse player at Syracuse University. Named to Syracuse University’s All-Century Football Team and recipient of the Arents Award, SU’s Most Distinguished Alumni honor for his contributions to society.  - Featured on the cover of Parade Magazine which called Joe “The Most Important Coach in America” because of his work to transform the culture of sports.  - Named one of The 100 Most Influential Sports Educators in America by the Institute for International Sport.  - Subject of the New York Times Bestseller ”Season of Life” by Jeffrey Marx. Recognized for his revolutionary concepts of team-building, mentoring and coaching.  - Co-founder of Baltimore’s Ronald McDonald House, which has served over 35,000 families from all over the world since its inception.  - National Fatherhood Initiative’s Man of the Year award for his work in improving the well being of children by helping fathers become more involved, responsible, and committed to their children.  - Co-authored with his wife Paula, “Inside Out Coaching” which is changing the coaching landscape in America, one coach and one parent at a time.  - Joe and his wife, Paula, have four children and reside in Baltimore. White Fields Foundation has sponsored Joe at three previous Pittsburgh-area events that were extremely well supported and received with great appreciation by attendees. Joe has addressed an overwhelming number of Division I athletic programs (coaches, athletes, parents and administrators), professional teams, and a countless number of high school and youth programs across the country. Last spring Joe spoke for an afternoon to the Pirates entire organization in Bradenton. Coach Clint Hurdle has called Joe one of the most influential guys shaping his coaching philosophy. Don’t miss this chance if you are a coach at any level, a parent supporting young athletes, or a player! Many top coaches are in full agreement on it, “Joe Ehrmann is a gift to the youth sports culture of America. He calls each of us to the values of inclusion, sacrifice, empathy, and justice that transcend our sports involvement but values that can be powerfully reinforced by transformational coaches and parents.”   If you have any questions, please email Leo or Laurence.

March 3, 2014 at 11:43 am , by White Fields Foundation | No Comments »

White Fields Foundation’s

Men’s Winter Retreat on February 21-23!

at Jumonville Conference Center

We are thrilled that you will be joining us at this year’s winter retreat. The weather may be chilly but the fireplace and the “Locking Arms” with the brothers will be warm. We will be staying at Washington Lodge where our sessions will be held throughout the weekend. For a one-night stay and four meals, the cost is $90. For a two-night stay and five meals, it is $120. There is one double bed in each room with one or two sets of bunk beds. We have 17 rooms to choose from, which includes all the first floor rooms.Rooms 101 and 221 are handicap accessible rooms. The dining hall and chapel are only a short distance away. Linens will be provided, which includes: pillow, sheets, blanket, bath towel, hand towel, and wash cloth. T-shirts will be available for $10. Our theme is “The Holy Spirit & the Man of God.” Our four speakers will be discussing the central role that the Spirit has in our lives as Christ followers. We see in the Scriptures from a multitude of God’s men (David, Elijah, Peter, Paul) and certainly the Lord Jesus a powerful relationship with the Third person of the Trinity. Our calling is to live under the control of the Holy Spirit’s power.

“Do not be drunk with wine which leads to sexual immorality but be filled with the Spirit.” Eph. 5:18

Please contact Laurence for registration questions at: laurence@whitefieldsfoundation.org or Leo Wisniewski for event details at: leo@whitefieldsfoundation.org. We encourage you to submit your payment as your registration. Online transactions (the “Make a Donation” link to the right) are preferred.

Hope to see you there!

Click this link for our retreat schedule!

February 7, 2014 at 4:10 pm , by White Fields Foundation | No Comments »

White Fields Foundation invites you to attend our:

We are completely thrilled for this year’s Night of Inspiration fundraiser and honored to share it with Clint Hurdle. Coach Hurdle captured the hearts of Pittsburghers with his masterful leadership with the 2013 Pirates who won a thriller over the Reds to make the playoffs for the first time since 1993. They played brilliantly in the playoffs taking the St. Louis Cardinals to the final game in the NLDS.

2013 has been an exciting year of growth for our ministry work here in Pittsburgh… and also overseas through our White Fields Dominican division. We are humbled by the great support we have enjoyed in our past events and we are again needful of your ticket purchases, table sponsorships, and corporate sponsorship assistance. Tables of 10 are $1,750 and individual tickets are $175 each. Tickets include a full course dinner.  The reception starts at 6:00 p.m. and the dinner—with keynote speaker Clint Hurdle—begins at 7:00 p.m.  We will be updating this page with confirmed event speakers and further details.

Dress for the event is business casual. Women and children and family and friends are encouraged to attend!

Please register below. Payment can be made via check to: Attn. Laurence Gaertner 8225 Peebles Road, Pittsburgh, 15237. Online payment processing is available by clicking the “Make a Donation” button on the right sidebar. This link leads you to a specific document on sponsorship info document.

Thank you for your support!

Brennan Gaertner and Leo Wisneiwski

December 13, 2013 at 12:51 pm , by White Fields Foundation | No Comments »

December 17^th Christmas Breakfast at The Grand Hall at The Priory Hotel

Over 150 men came out to hear the inspirational story of Bobby Muzikowski. We gathered in the beautiful Grand Hall at the Priory Hotel, fully adorned in Christmas decoration. The guys loved the full breakfast buffet and the music from our brother, saxophonist Kim Costanza and his family. “Muz” as his buddies know him raised the bar for all of us on what it means to be a disciple. He challenged the men to “store up their treasure in heaven” not in their 401K.  He called us to follow Christ and put an end to safe lives of comfort and mediocrity. Bobby closed with the moving story of a brother who was owned an investment house in the Twin Towers. He challenged Bobby over the phone on 9/11/01 to be bold when coming in the next day with his staff to share his faith story at the 12 Step meeting. He said that Jesus would want them to be bold, meeting at his office or anywhere. His friend died shortly after the call.

Bobby is the co-author of the book, “Safe at Home” with Gregg Lewis, depicting Bobby’s life from Columbia University and addiction to faith and a transformed life. Over the past 15 years he has been building Chicago Hope Academy (chicagohopeacademy.org). Chicago Hope is a non-denominational Christian high school building faith and mission in its students while placing a high percentage of graduates to four year schools.

November 30, 2013 at 8:17 pm , by White Fields Foundation | No Comments »

Come hear the inspirational story of Bobby Muzikowski. He might just be Bayonne, New Jersey’s “Little Drummer Boy.”  ”Muz”as his buddies know him, is a “go for it” guy building the Kingdom of God in the inner-city of Chicago. He is the co-author (subject) of a book, “Safe at Home” with Gregg Lewis, depicting Bobby’s life from Columbia University and addiction to faith. His life of mission was focused on developing youth baseball leagues to mentor young men and women but over the past 15 years he has been building Chicago Hope Academy (chicagohopeacademy.org). Chicago Hope is a non-denominational Christian prepatory school building faith and mission in its students while placing a high percentage of graduates to four year schools.

We are meeting at 7:00 AM in the beautiful Grand Hall at the Priory Hotel, fully adorned in Christmas decoration. We will have a full breakfast buffet and two selections from our saxophonist Mr. Kim Costanza. Cost for the breakfast is $30. Also women are encouraged to attend!

Purchase tickets at this link or contact Laurence with questions: daughterofmajesty@gmail.com

November 27, 2013 at 11:48 am , by White Fields Foundation | No Comments »

WF & South Hills Bible Chapel Fall Retreat-October 18-20 (Event Summary)

Our 2013 Fall Retreat was a very special one in many ways. It was a first ever partnership retreat with the men of South Hills Bible Chapel and it was our first fall event which was somewhat a gamble as well.  But most of all the Spirit of the Living God truly met with us, refreshed, challenged, and equipped us in the four pillars of a man’s heart: Shepherd, Warrior, King, and Friend.

I want to convey my thanks to the men who joined us at Jumonville for a beautiful fall weekend. The strong worship, active participation and the warm encouragement you all offered to one another was awesome. I want to commend the efforts of the leadership team. Each one played an essential part in our retreat weekend in so many different ways. It is a humbling thing to watch the Lord assemble the team and direct us by his Spirit in all the need areas of responsibilities as well as the healing, instructing and equipping of men’s hearts. Food dude (Ron), you were an awesome servant leader brother from beginning to end! The registration-check in responsibility, the great meal Friday, the coffee, snacks, and support all weekend were great. Bob, your leadership with worship on Saturday morning was fantastic brother. You lifted us into the Lord’s presence. Big John, thanks for your testimony and vulnerability helping men to let down their guard and receive from the Lord. Carl, you fulfilled many roles for us as a teacher, fellow organizer, video and tech man! Please thank Earl for us as well for his leadership in worship. Billy and Jon thank you for the anointed teaching on the King and Warrior pillars of a man’s heart. Your styles were different but both very effectively used in the men’s lives as seen by their feedback. Brennan, thank you for a powerful time in communion Saturday night! Your instruction on the Passover and the sacred mystery of the Lord’s presence in the bread and the wine was nourishment to the soul. Johnny T, your leadership with your men and their contribution was a beautiful dimension to our retreat. we could not  have experienced the unity of the brotherhood without you all.

You all exalted Christ, each in your own way, as a servant leader and a messenger of the gospel. All praise belongs to our great God and warrior King Jesus who has defeated sin, death, and the Devil for his church in the Cross!

Last of all Laurence! Thanks for all of your help with the workbook and admin support. You’re the best!

Here is the link to the Men’s Fall Retreat Workbook.

October 30, 2013 at 10:30 am , by White Fields Foundation | No Comments »

October 7, 2013 at 4:57 pm , by White Fields Foundation | No Comments »

White Fields & Chapel Men Fall Retreat- Jumonville Oct. 18-20

We are confirmed for our Fall Retreat at Jumonville Camp for Oct. 18-20th. Our theme for the retreat is “The Four Faces of Manhood-Shepherd, Warrior, King & Friend.” These four faces or pillars of a man’s heart will be developed looking into the lives of David and Jesus. Jon Kolb will join us as a speaker along with Bill Krahe, Carl Huhn and Brother Wiz. We have two of the upper cabins reserved for us providing some privacy. Saturday afternoon recreation time will mean a lot of choices. Maybe a football game is your thing? The Fall colors will be spectacular and many of us will spend the afternoon at Ohiopyle biking, hiking or rafting. Check in will be on Friday from 5-7pm (meal provided) and checkout Sunday (following breakfast and closing session) at 11am. The registration cost for two nights lodging, 5 meals, linens, some great fellowship, teaching and cigars is $120. Another price is available for a single night stay (Friday night) for $85. Bike rental or rafting is additional at Ohiopyle. Payment online can be made at this link.

Chapel men contact Carl Huhn: chuhn@biblechapel.org

White Fields men/all others contact Laurence Gaertner for registration: daughterofmajesty@gmail.com

White Fields Christmas Breakfast Dec. 17^th with Bobby Muzikowski 

Come hear the inspirational story of Bobby Muzikowski. He might just be Bayonne, New Jersey’s “Little Drummer Boy.”  “Muz”as his buddies know him, is a “go for it” guy building the Kingdom of God in the inner-city of Chicago. He is the co-author (subject) of a book, “Safe at Home” with Gregg Lewis, depicting Bobby’s life from Columbia University and addiction to faith. His life of mission was focused on developing youth baseball leagues to mentor young men and women but over the past 15 years he has been building Chicago Hope Academy (chicagohopeacademy.org). Chicago Hope is a non-denominational Christian prepatory school building faith and mission in its students while placing a high percentage of graduates to four year schools.

We will be in the beautiful Grand Hall at the Priory Hotel, fully adorned in Christmas decoration. We will have a full breakfast buffet and two selections from our saxophonist Mr. Kim Costanza. Cost for the breakfast is $30. Also, women are encouraged to attend!

Purchase tickets on our website or contact Laurence with questions: daughterofmajesty@gmail.com

October 7, 2013 at 9:56 am , by White Fields Foundation | No Comments »

White Fields 5^th Annual Golf Outing at Shannopin C.C.

100 golfers gathered for an 8:30am shotgun start at beautiful Shannopin C.C. on September 13^th in support of our work at White Fields Foundation. The course was in magnificent condition and we had a mostly sunny day, dancing through the raindrops only on the last few holes. The fellowship was strong and the 100 cigars we passed out added to the flavor of our men’s day out together. The fantastic lunch buffet was again a big hit this year along with the leadership of our good brother Fred Morelli who acted as our golf committee chairman. Eric Gregory shared a testimony about how his experience at a time of crisis and vulnerability in a men’s huddle group was the catalyst to transforming his life over the past 3 years.

Special thanks to our Lunch Sponsor S & T Bank, our Hole-In-One Sponsor Colussy Chevrolet (2013 Cruze), Henne Jewelers for their Rolex Hole-In-One Sponsorship, Chuck Baily (Baily Insurance Agency) Hole-in-One Sponsor, and all of our Team Sponsors:

Many of our Team Sponsors were with us at our first outing and been faithful supporters for five years. Thanks as well to our volunteers especially Ron Davis, Dave Jacobs, Larry Dax, Maggie Larrow and Jackie Dougherty.

Our team winners were:

1st Place Team:

2nd Place Team:

3rd Place Team:

Our skill prize winners were:

September 18, 2013 at 11:12 am , by White Fields Foundation | No Comments »

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We look forward to receiving your registration ASAP.  

August 1, 2013 at 6:13 pm , by White Fields Foundation | No Comments »