Calling Men to Walk
with God & One Another
The paradigm shift has begun
Training men in spiritual habits that cultivate maturity.
Connecting men in small groups for encouragement and support.
Equipping men through a clear, reproducible path to follow Jesus.
This paradigm shift is an invitation.
To move beyond teaching and into training.
Beyond ministry as performance and into ministry as relationship.
Beyond knowledge alone and into obedience that transforms.
Understanding the Paradigm Shift
Something quiet—but seismic—is happening.
A movement is stirring in how we think about ministry and discipleship.
For too long, the modern church has poured its energy into perfecting sermons, polishing lessons, and performing from a distance. The pulpit has become our default, and teaching our comfort zone. But teaching alone was never Jesus’ model. Jesus didn’t simply lecture men—He lived with them. He didn’t just deliver truth; He embodied it. He called His disciples to follow, not just to listen. They learned not only what He said, but how He prayed, how He served, how He trusted the Father, and how He loved people. The classroom was life itself. Truth wasn’t transmitted—it was caught. And the result was extraordinary: a handful of ordinary men became the foundation of a movement that changed the world.
That’s the heartbeat of the Covenant Group Project. It’s not another Bible study. It’s not another program. It’s a process of relational spiritual transformation—life-on-life, one man at a time.
Covenant Group journals are highly relational training tools designed to help men cultivate two essential practices every disciple needs: first, walking daily with God in His Word—learning to hear His voice, reflect and respond in obedience; and second, walking deeply with other men, pursuing spiritual maturity through shared honesty, accountability, and brotherly love.
When these two rhythms take root, something powerful happens. Men grow strong. Faith deepens. Character forms. And discipleship becomes more than information—it becomes imitation.
This paradigm shift is an invitation—one that calls us to move beyond teaching and into training, beyond ministry as performance and into ministry as relationship, and beyond knowledge alone and into obedience that transforms. When churches embrace this shift, the ripple effect is unmistakable. Communities are filled with men who know God, love one another deeply, and lead their families and cities with integrity. The world doesn’t need more content—it needs more transformed men. And that transformation begins here—with us.
The Power of Covenant Friendships
Get the most out of your Covenant Group experience
There are two training sets, the Adventure Series, followed by the Challenge Series that comprise the Covenant Group Discipleship Series. Following the recommended order of use maximizes the training benefits. Each journal takes about 12 weeks to complete.
A description of content focus & life skill training is provided with each journal.
We have found a trimester framework to be effective, as it allows for a break in the summer. If the Adventure Series is launched in September, all three units can be completed before summer break. If begun in January, three units can be completed by year end with a summer break. The same applies for the Challenge Series.
There are two bonus journals that can be used as supplemental to either series. The “His Glory” journal is often used as an introductory journal prior to beginning the Adventure Series.
Each journal is built around three major pursuits of a disciple:
Knowing Christ Deeply
Reflecting Christ Authentically
Sharing Christ Intentionally
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Experienced disciple-makers know spiritual growth is best nurtured in the context of secure relationships—both with our King, Jesus, and with other men. Just as Jonathan and David made a covenant to affirm their friendship and commitment to one another (1 Samuel 18), we need covenant friendships to grow spiritually.
The Covenant Group Discipleship Series is a set of time-tested tools designed for men seeking spiritual maturity within a small, goal-focused group. Unlike traditional Bible studies, the series incorporates scripture readings and practical exercises to help men develop essential life skills and learn to nourish themselves through God’s Word.
The core practice in both the Adventure and Challenge Series is the daily Appointment with God (AWG). Weekly covenant group meetings foster deep connections among men, offering a space for personal insights, application of Scripture, and mutual support through encouragement and prayer.
John Werst
Pastor, Author, Director of the Covenant Group Project
"The pathway to maturity was never meant as a solo journey. Godly manhood is a team adventure. It's friends bonded together who encourage, affirm, and call out the best in one another. Having soul mates like this is one of life's greatest gifts"
— Dr. Robert Lewis