Founders Formation Group
10-weeks → life & leadership that lasts
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Why this
10-week group
exists
You’ve read the Dead Man Manifesto.
You’ve resonated with the confessions.
You’re ready for more, but not sure if you can commit to 21 weeks.
This is your invitation.
10 weeks. 10 tenets. 1 crucified life.
This is a founding cohort of men who will walk the first half of the Formation Group pathway.
We’ll dive deep into the 10 confessions of a Kingdom leader, with high challenge, deep accountability, and pastoral guidance along the way.
You don’t need hype.
You need holy ground and a band of brothers to walk it with.
What this
10-Week Group
Covers
This 10-week group walks through the 10 Tenets of the Dead Man Manifesto:
A Dead Man is Surrendered
A Dead Man is Faithful
A Dead Man is Righteous
A Dead Man is Attentive
A Dead Man is Obedient
A Dead Man is Known
A Dead Man is Humble
A Dead Man is Free
A Dead Man is Generational
A Dead Man is Eternal
Each week includes:
A core teaching and confession
Group session with guided reflection and challenge
Application to your real life: leadership, marriage, work, calling
Pastoral support and brotherhood that won’t let you shrink back
Who is
this for?
You’re in your 30s, 40s, or 50s.
You’ve built something. Led something. Sacrificed for something.
But you know there's more.
More to Jesus than what most churches talk about
More to Scripture than what you’ve understood
More to your calling than what you've walked in
You feel it in your bones.
You’re not the only one.
This is for men who are ready to stop pretending and are:
Hungry for depth, not just more information
Spiritually ready, but not yet formed
Leaders and family men who want significance beyond “success”
Willing to go first—to lead from the inside out
What makes
This Group
Different?
This isn’t Christian self-help.
It’s not a productivity group with Bible verses.
This is a crucified path.
Not a better version of yourself—
a new man formed in Christ.
This is spiritual formation that strengthens your:
Character
Emotional resilience
Relational intelligence
Discernment and decision-making
That’s why many men deduct the investment as a professional development expense.
(Receipts and summaries available upon request.)
Investment
& Incentive
Limited-Time Founders Offer
$1,000 total for all 10 weeks (normally $1,000/month in the full experience)
Bring a brother and you each receive the full journey for just $500
→ Both must commit and show up fully
→ No future group will be offered at this price
This offer is for founding members only—those willing to go first.
We’re only accepting 20 men total.
Structure
& Details
Start Date: June 15
Duration: 10 weeks
Rhythm:
Weekly 75-minute learning call (committed)
Weekly 60-minute discussion call (optional)
Facilitator: Joe Courtney
Max Size: 20 men
Format: Deep teaching + group discussion + personal application
Outcomes
& Expectations
Men who walk this journey with full engagement will:
Establish a surrendered identity rooted in Christ
Name the false self and bury him
Gain clarity on calling and legacy
Build rhythms of surrender and brotherhood
Experience the power of biblical accountability
Lay the foundation for the full Dead Man Formation journey (Levels 1–3)
A ONE-TIME Invite
This 10-week experience is your open door.
Future Formation Groups will return to the full 21-week format and normal pricing.
Been waiting for the right moment to step in?
This is it.
FAQs
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This isn’t just a group. It’s a crucible.
Dead Man Formation Groups walk men through a high-commitment journey of death to self, daily surrender, and formation into the image of Christ.It’s not about adding knowledge. It’s about living a new life.
Each group is guided by trained facilitators and follows a proven pathway of identity, discipline, Scripture, brotherhood, and Kingdom obedience. -
These groups are for midlife men, typically 35 to 55, who are leading in life but starving in spirit.
Entrepreneurs, fathers, pastors, executives, and high-capacity professionals who are done with shallow religion and ready for deep transformation.If you long for more of Christ, more clarity in calling, and more strength to lead, this is for you.
Especially if you feel the weight of responsibility but lack the inner life to carry it well. -
Most groups focus on fellowship, not formation.
This path is built on three progressive levels:Level 1: Identity + Disciplines
Level 2: Scriptural Fluency + Gifts
Level 3: Spiritual Warfare + Kingdom Leadership
It’s not just a study or a support circle. It’s sacred training to rebuild your life from the inside out.
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No.
This is not coaching, therapy, or consulting.Dead Man Formation Groups are a practical, immersive journey into a new way of living through daily surrender, spiritual practices, biblical fluency, brotherhood, and obedient response to the Holy Spirit.
We don’t hand you concepts.
We walk with you as you build a crucified life that shapes how you lead, love, and live every day. -
Each level is 21 weeks.
Men meet weekly on Zoom for 90 minutes, with intentional assignments and daily practices between sessions.Groups are capped at 12 men and led by trained facilitators who’ve walked this road themselves.
You won’t be left to figure it out alone. -
$1,000 per month.
This covers:
Weekly facilitation and session materials
Formation content and guided practices
Optional live meetups on Florida’s Emerald Coast
Access to spiritual direction and staff support
Some scholarship opportunities are available for qualified applicants.
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In many cases, yes.
Formation Groups strengthen the very foundation leadership is built on:
Character
Emotional resilience
Relational intelligence
Discernment and decision-making under pressure
That’s why many business owners, entrepreneurs, and executives choose to deduct it as a professional development or continuing education expense.
Always consult your tax advisor to determine your eligibility.
Receipts are available upon request and may include a professional development summary. -
Yes.
We believe no surrendered man should be kept from formation due to finances.Limited scholarships are available for each cohort and awarded based on both readiness and need.
There’s a section in the application where you can request consideration. -
We expect consistency—but we lead with grace.
Life happens. Each session is recorded privately for replay. Facilitators will help you stay engaged and caught up.
Brotherhood means no man walks alone. -
You may request this on your application.
While we do our best to honor pairings, our primary goal is spiritual alignment and group balance—not just shared history.
If you’re both hungry and ready, chances are good. -
Level 1 lays the foundation.
Men who complete it are invited to continue into:Level 2: Scriptural Fluency + Spiritual Gifts
Level 3: Spiritual Warfare + Kingdom Leadership
Some men return to earlier levels for deeper reflection. Others are invited to become facilitators and multiply the work.
This isn’t a one-time thing. It’s the start of a new way of life.