CTO  MOTTO: – BUILDING MEN, PRESERVING OUR HERITAGE, SHARING OUR FAITH^TM 

CROSS TRAIL OUTFITTERS (CTO)  is a national sports fishing and hunting ministry which does a growing amount of outreach to kids from 7-20. CTO is primarily for boys ages 7-20, offering a wide range of year-round outdoor activities. There are also opportunities for families and girls to participate in some CTO activities. They are now in several counties in Illinois and led from state head office in Champaign by Rev. Eric “Bear” St. Pierre, a former WWE wrestler. Outings and events are open to both members and non-members, however, by becoming a member of CTO Illinois, you can help us grow across Illinois.  Visit their website here for more information (Click).

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Most of the work is done on the County Level. Here in Sangamon County, Joe Hardwick of Chatham, Illinois is doing a phenomenal job. In this very brief video, Joe came across this incredible property south of Chatham, which would be perfect for the mission of CTO to help disadvantaged and other youth become well rounded citizens and Christians. Please watch this video and pray for this ministry. Any comments, suggestions or communication with CTO can be emailed to Joe at the following email address: jhardwick@teamcto.org  

The stated goal of Cross Trails Outfitters (CTO) – a National Christ-centered Ministry is to guide “The Next Generation to Christ Through the Outdoors”. From their testimonials and growth across the United States, CTO is beginning to have some phenomenal success rescuing the next generation of young boys and young men (ages 7-20) off the streets.  Based and anchored out of Plymouth North Carolina, this exciting Outdoors ministry, which teachings these young men how to hunt and fish in God’s creation, while learning the Bible, now has a solid presence in Illinois.

CTO was brought to Champaign, Illinois by former WWE Professional Wrestler Bear St. Pierre who left that field of work, after SMACKDOWN in 2010. Since then, Bear has thrown his entire life focus, energy and resources into making CTO a presence in all 102 Counties of Illinois. BMIC was humbled and blessed to be invited to SCHEELS Sporting Goods in Springfield, Illinois to witness the launch meeting. Bear St. Pierre is the Illinois state director of CTO explains more about CTO.