That’s a common first impression—but The Way is designed to be something much deeper that actually leads to a life of Freedom, Purpose, and Joy.

Many men’s groups focus primarily on studying content together….whether it’s the bible or other Christian books. The Way absolutely includes scripture and great classic Christian books, (a theological is an essential dimension of our 5 Pillars of Transformation) but our experience is that biblical literacy (and church attendance, for that matter) does not have as large a correlation to experiencing the fruit of the spirit as one may think.

For instance, many Christian men know that the fruit of the spirit comes from Galatians 5:22-23. They also know that the fruit includes love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, gentleness, faithfulness, and self-control. Additionally, through discipline, effort and accountability, they’ve been taught that they should  strive to act in those ways. And yet, predictably, they often find themselves failing and experiencing shame and frustration. The reason is because acting patiently (for example) is very different from “being a patient man.” One relies on will power to adhere to “shoulds and oughts.” The other is the result of truly having your brain and heart transformed. 

The Way’s comprehensive life transformation model is based on 5 “pillars:” Theological, Spiritual, Psychological, Communal, and Practical approaches.

The result is a structured environment where men don’t just discuss ideas—they engage in a robust process that improves – among other things – their emotional well-being, their relationships, and their vocational clarity.

The common denominator of a man who will get great value from The Way community is a man who is frustrated that their life experience isn’t matching up to what they know is available to them through Christ. We call this “smoldering discontent.” It’s often expressed in an unspoken “There’s GOT to be something more!” More peace. More purpose. More clarity. More joy.

When we interview men to be a part of The Way, this is the primary factor we screen for. We do this for two reasons:

1. For someone who is simply at a stage of being interested in a bible study or a book club (both very noble, essential, and wise desires) but isn’t desperate enough to dig deep into their fears, brokenness, habits, relationships, and disciplines, The Way is too much work and requires too much commitment. They don’t have enough hunger to propel them to do the things needed to put themselves in a position where God can truly transform them.

2. One of the biggest challenges for men who are hungry for growth is that they can’t find other men to journey with to truly break free and experience freedom, purpose, and joy. Instead, they find themselves among men “playing at church.” Men who love the bible, but don’t know the transformative power of Jesus. Men for whom Christianity is a comfortable social and cultural rhythm but aren’t hungry enough to challenge the very ways they think and act. Our commitment to the men of The Way is that we will find you the like-minded posse you’ve been looking for. Show me your friends and I’ll show you your future.

With all of that said, when a man has sufficient smoldering discontent and a strong bent for spiritual and personal growth, The Way is a life saver.

The men who have been greatly impacted range in age from 20-70. Come from blue-collar and white-collar professions. A handful of men just scraping by. Several entrepreneurs, CEO’s, and multi-millionaires. Single. Married. Divorced. Ministry leaders and pastors. 

The Way is decidedly ecumenical and not connected to or affiliated to any denomination. We have Catholics and Protestants alike (and would love a few Orthodox men to join us.) We believe that God is love and that there is no darkness in Him. We believe Jesus is historically and presently our Lord and Savior. We believe we have access to– and indeed are carrying – the same Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead – a Spirit of power, love, and a sound mind.

Our goal is to help men live into that reality fully and to experience spiritual, emotional, and psychological freedom; discover their role in making it on earth as it is in heaven; to have Christ’s joy and to have it fully.

The Way is not therapy as defined through a state licensed therapeutic lens and is not designed to replace professional counseling or psychiatry. And yet, many men are indeed healed and freed from broken pasts and trauma. Roughly 15% of the men in The Way work concurrently with various types of counselors and therapists.

Personal coaching is a core part of The Way, but the odds of lasting growth happening are significantly increased in a group of like-minded men. Iron sharpens iron. Show me your friends and I’ll show you your future.

The cohort experience adds something 1:1 coaching alone cannot provide:

1. Brotherhood

2. Shared grace, compassion, and empathy

3. A commitment to be always growing

4. A rare level of trust, camaraderie, and bonding that is essential to authenticity and growth

5. Honest feedback and ideation from peers facing similar challenges

6. Accountability that turns insight into real change

Many participants say the cohort becomes one of the most meaningful communities in their lives. The combination of the Communal pillar of transformation – along with the Theological, Spiritual, Psychological, and Practical pillars – is our “secret sauce.” 

And guess what: It’s not new!!  This is precisely the model we see Jesus using in the gospels but is shockingly rare in modern day Christianity.

Every man’s journey is different – and the results have a strong correlation to the level of smoldering discontent – but participants often report meaningful growth in several areas of life. Common outcomes include:

• Greater clarity about personal purpose and direction

• Healthier relationships with family, friends, and colleagues

• Increased confidence and integrity in leadership

• Freedom from patterns that previously kept them stuck

• Deeper friendships and brotherhood with other men

• Hope

• Clarity and open doors in their careers

• A more satisfying relationship with God

• Freedom, Purpose, and Joy

For many participants, The Way becomes a space where they can slow down, think deeply about their lives, and make intentional changes that carry into every area of life.

The Way experience is a 3-year experience, but you “re-up” one year at a time. Once you commit to a year we ask that you stay with it for a whole 12 months. If you feel it’s not adding value to your life after that, then no need to stick around. NOTE: 100% of the 180 men who make it through Year 1 sign up for Year 2.

The curriculum is delivered with an intentional adult learning methodology balancing cognitive and experiential approaches. It also mixes self-paced individual work with group interaction and discussion.

Every topic we address in the curriculum is done through the 5 pillars and includes:

• Christian spiritual disciplines

• Leadership

• Time management

• Emotional/psychological/spiritual well-being

• Marriage (The wives of members are invited to attend one of the monthly gatherings yearly)

• Parenting, Friendship

• Health, fitness, nutrition

• Decision-making

• Money

• Career and calling

The cohort meets monthly for a half day – except for the kick off which is a full day and a weekend cohort retreat where men step away from normal routines for a few days of challenge, and reflection.  For many participants, these immersive experiences become the most meaningful and impactful parts of their year.

There are also optional silent retreats, fishing trips, biking trips, pilgrimages, casual front range meet ups, our annual community-wide BBQ, and golf tournaments. 

Most men in The Way are already busy professionals, leaders, or fathers, so the program is designed to be structured but manageable. Typical commitments include:

• Monthly cohort gatherings (10 of which are half-day sessions)

• Monthly, self-scheduled one-on-one coaching sessions

• Reading, reflection, and personal exercises between meetings requiring 4-8 hours of homework

Cohorts also use a dynamic scheduling process where the group schedules all 12 meetings at the beginning of each year such that all members can commit to all meetings. This approach – which leads to groups meeting every 3-5 weeks – accommodates everyone’s schedule and ensures no one misses anything.

Here’s the bottom line: You’re looking at roughly 10 hours spread out over the month. If you’re married, talk to your wife. Pray about it. At the end of the day, God will confirm if you want it or you do not.

If tuition is a concern, the 180 men of The Way have consistently contributed to a scholarship fund that is available to applicants. Our ask is that married men start by discussing this with their wives. And all men are asked to review their household budget, pray, and “stretch but don’t break.” Then, come back to our admissions team with that number. The answer will always be “Yes.” 

We have NEVER in 9 years ever said “No” to a man who we believe is right for this experience and is truly “stretching but not breaking.” That said, based on the reserves in our scholarship fund, some men may be moved to a later cohort launch until the scholarship fund replenishes.

The first step is to schedule a conversation with someone on our admissions team or a Way coach.

This conversation gives you and us the opportunity to:

• Hear your story and understand where you are in this season of life

• Share your goals and dreams

• Ask questions about the experience and curriculum

• Discern together whether The Way is a good fit