Author Archives: Justin

The San Antonio Scottish Rite Reunion That You Don’t Want To Miss!

Don’t miss out on the ultimate Masonic event of 2023! Join us for the Building A Better Brotherhood Summit and take your skills and knowledge to the next level. Get your tickets now at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/567318895087 Looking to improve yourself even … Continue reading

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The Power of Masculine Leadership: Unleashing Your Potential

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Putting Ideas Into Practice: Creating Your Ideal Lodge

“That’s not how we’ve always done it!” Many new and excited members of our fraternity have had their enthusiasm and zeal for Freemasonry obliterated by this phrase. Granted, not every idea is a good idea but we lose good brothers … Continue reading

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Rites of Passage in Freemasonry

The degrees of Freemasonry are rites of passage. The concept of a ‘rite of passage’ is something that lost popularity in the recent past but is once again becoming a topic for discussion for many men. A rite of passage … Continue reading

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The Keys To Masonic Retention

It’s well known that many Masonic lodges lose a lot of new members within a year or so after they petition for membership. What if I told you that there was a way that a lodge could reduce how many … Continue reading

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How To Investigate A Petitioner

I firmly believe that Freemasonry is on the threshold of experiencing a new boom in interest for membership. Interest in Freemasonry is growing, which is excellent, but that also means that existing members and lodges must be prepared to deliver … Continue reading

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How To Become A Freemason

Wondering how you can become a Freemason but you don’t know where to start? The good news is that you’ve come to the right place!

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Boom and Bust: Why North American Freemasonry Continues To Decline

I feel the need to preface this article with a disclaimer and assure my readers that it is not my intention to offend anyone with the contents of this post. That being said, while I am extremely hesitant to even … Continue reading

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Reimagining The Anteroom

Back in 2017, I wrote The Chamber of Refraction, which briefly details several of the issues that can be seen in anterooms all across the United States. It’s a short read, so if you haven’t looked at it before then … Continue reading

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