Christian boarding school for boys
A Christian boarding school for boys who need more than a classroom.
Future Men is a Christian boarding school for boys and young men ages 14 to 20 near Branson, Missouri, where struggling boys learn to take ownership and become men. It is built for the boy who is struggling in school, at home or with who he is becoming. Christian men walk alongside your son every day, he earns high school credits on a plan built for him, and he learns a trade every week.
The short answer
What is a Christian boarding school for boys?
A Christian boarding school for boys is a residential school where boys live on campus and get academic instruction alongside biblical teaching, character formation and mentoring. Some are college-prep academies. Future Men is built for struggling boys who need clear structure, a way to catch up in school, hard work and Christian men who hold them accountable every day.
Every week at Future Men includes all three: Christian discipleship with men who live on campus, academics accredited by Cognia, and a trade, learned at a local business every Tuesday and Thursday.
- Ages served
- 14–20
- Students
- 18–20
- Months, typical stay
- 9–18
- Founded
- 2002
Why Future Men is different
Faith, school and a real trade.
Every week, all three.
Few Christian boarding schools bring faith, school and a trade together. Future Men does all three. Your son grows in faith, earns credits toward his diploma and learns to work, with Christian men holding him to a clear standard every day.
- Pillar 01
Christian discipleship
Christian men live on campus and walk through each day with your son. Bible studies, vulnerable one-on-one conversations and consistent accountability are the minimum standards at Future Men.
Learn more - Pillar 02
Accredited academics
Coursework accredited by Cognia and prescribed for each student, with staff alongside students every day, helping them catch up to where they need to be, earn high school credits and graduate with a diploma in hand.
Learn more - Pillar 03
Trades & apprenticeships
Every Tuesday and Thursday, every student works at a local business learning a real trade. Students graduate not only knowing the theory of becoming a man, but with the experience of working a real job with genuine responsibilities.
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The case for boys-only
Why a boys-only
Christian boarding school?
A typical school or youth group gets your son for a few hours at a time. Boys need more than that: consistent male role models, hard physical work, clear structure and genuine challenge. At a boys-only boarding school, your son gets all of it, every day.
At Future Men, the men who mentor your son live on campus. They eat with the students, work beside them and go to church with them every Sunday. Bible studies, vulnerable one-on-one conversations and consistent accountability are the minimum standard.
Biblical truth, applied to his everyday life. Not just taught in a class.
What your son experiences
Faith, school and work,
every week.
- Christian discipleship from men who live on campus
- Accredited academics with an individual plan, so he can catch up and make up what he missed
- A trade at a local business every Tuesday and Thursday
- Church every Sunday and Bible studies through the week
- Chores, work projects and the habits of a working man
- Basketball, the weight room, the lake and Saturday days out in the Ozarks
All of it with just 18 to 20 students, so your son is known by name by the men who hold him accountable.
Before you choose any school
What to look for in a Christian boarding school.
Whether your son comes to Future Men or goes somewhere else, these are the questions that separate a strong program from a risky one.
- 01
Accreditation
Ask who accredits the school, and verify it. Future Men is accredited by Cognia.
- 02
State oversight
In Missouri, license-exempt, faith-based residential programs must register with the Department of Social Services under HB 557. Ask any program to show you its status.
How Future Men is registered - 03
Background checks
Every adult around your son should pass a background check. At Future Men, every adult completes state-required background checks.
- 04
Family contact
Ask exactly how and when you can talk with your son. At Future Men, parents have a scheduled call with staff every other week from the start, and after a three-week settling-in period every student has a scheduled weekly family call, monitored by staff.
How families stay connected - 05
A clear purpose
Know what a program is built to do. A discipleship school is not a psychiatric treatment center, and a good one is clear about the difference.
- 06
Clear pricing
Know the full cost and the withdrawal terms before you commit, so you can decide with confidence.
Future Men tuition and terms - 07
Leaders who stay
Ask how long the leaders have been there. Founder Aaron Boldman has led Future Men since 2002, Discipleship Director Matt Williamson has served here for more than 14 years, and Staff Director Luke Williamson for more than a decade.
Meet the leadership team
The right fit
Who Future Men is for, and who it is not for.
Our admissions team reviews every situation individually to decide whether Future Men is the right place for your son.
Often a good fit when
- He is 14 to 20 years old and struggling with behavior, school or direction.
- He needs structure, hard work and men who will show him what manhood looks like.
- He is behind in school and needs to make up what he missed.
- Your family wants an approach rooted in the Christian faith.
Not the right place when
- He needs medical detox, hospital-level psychiatric care, or licensed therapy as the core of his care.
- He is in immediate danger of harming himself or someone else.
- Your family wants a secular, non-religious program.
Future Men is Christian mentoring and discipleship. We do not provide licensed therapy or psychiatric care. Not every mental-health need can be safely served here. If your son is in crisis right now, call or text 988 or call 911.
In a parent’s words
What a parent says
“When we first sent Adam to Future Men, we were at the very least hoping that he would learn to respect his elders, earn some credits for school and stop using drugs and tobacco. Of course we were praying for a complete transformation and for Adam to surrender his life to Christ, but we knew that was up to the Lord. Well, God exceeded our hopes and granted our prayers.”
Families from across the country
Near Branson, and within reach.
Families come to Future Men from across the country. The campus is near Branson, Missouri, and families fly into Springfield-Branson National Airport. Travel and visiting information.
What is a Christian boarding school for boys?
A Christian boarding school for boys is a residential school where boys live on campus and get academic instruction alongside biblical teaching, character formation and mentoring. Some are college-prep academies. Others, like Future Men, are built for struggling boys who need structure and Christian men walking alongside them every day.
How is Future Men different from a prep boarding school?
Prep schools serve students who are already succeeding in the classroom. Future Men serves boys who are struggling with behavior, school or direction. It is intentionally small, with 18 to 20 students and mentors who live on campus. Instead of a traditional campus experience, every Tuesday and Thursday your son works at a local business learning a trade.
Does my son have to be a Christian?
No one is forced to believe. Future Men is unapologetically Christian. Faith is part of every day, and students go to church together every Sunday. We live out the gospel in front of your son and invite him to discover the truth for himself.
How long do students stay?
A typical stay is 9 to 18 months. Admission is year-round, and emergency placements are available upon request. The right length of stay is part of the admissions conversation.
How much does a Christian boarding school for boys cost?
Costs vary widely by type of school. Tuition at Future Men is $6,300 per month. There is a one-time $2,000 nonrefundable admission charge that is not credited toward tuition. Emergency placement is an option when placement within 24 to 48 hours is a requirement, for an additional $1,500. Acceptance is still determined by our admissions team and bed availability. Families may withdraw at any time without notice. Tuition and fees are not refunded. See our tuition.