Covenant Groups — Organization Profile
Covenant Groups is a discipleship initiative focused on helping men grow spiritually through two core practices: walking daily with God in His Word and walking deeply with other men in honest, accountable relationships. The ministry frames this approach as a shift away from discipleship that is primarily program- or curriculum-driven and toward training in lifelong habits that shape character and obedience.
At the center of the Covenant Groups model is the belief that spiritual maturity is best nurtured in secure relationships—both with Jesus and with faithful brothers. Covenant Groups describes its small-group environment as “highly relational,” where men pursue maturity through shared honesty, encouragement, prayer, confidentiality, and voluntary accountability. Group leaders function as facilitators who model faithfulness and care, helping the group stay focused on the commitments members make to one another.
To support consistent spiritual formation, Covenant Groups provides a structured set of tools called the Covenant Group Discipleship Series. The series is organized into training journals designed to develop devotional habits and spiritual disciplines alongside foundational Scripture. The journals are arranged in the Adventure Series (Journals 1–3) and the Challenge Series (Journals 4–6), with companion journals that can supplement either series. Covenant Groups notes that each journal is commonly structured around a roughly 12-week pace, making them practical for churches or ministries that want a repeatable discipleship rhythm.
A central “life skill” in the series is the daily Appointment With God (AWG)—a pattern of Scripture reading, reflection, application, and prayer. Covenant Groups pairs that daily rhythm with weekly meetings, where men share what they are learning, apply Scripture in real life, and support one another through encouragement and prayer. The goal is not simply accumulating information, but training in habits that sustain spiritual growth over the long haul.
Covenant Groups also provides guidance for ministry leaders who want to integrate this approach into an intentional discipleship pathway. The ministry encourages leaders to clarify a memorable discipleship “profile,” understand where men are in the discipleship process, and then choose tools that fit those needs. In that context, the Covenant Group journals function as a pathway for “growing disciples” who want to strengthen their walk with Christ through disciplined habits and covenant friendships.
For individuals and churches, engagement options are straightforward and evergreen: start or join a covenant group, use the journals as a structured discipleship plan, and reach out for training or ministry planning support. The ministry also invites partners to support the work financially, noting that giving helps expand opportunities to equip men in these practices.
Key Links
- Website: https://www.covenantgroups.org/
- How the Series Works: https://www.covenantgroups.org/how-the-series-works
- The Journals: https://www.covenantgroups.org/the-journals
- Covenant Group Agreement: https://www.covenantgroups.org/the-covenant-group-agreement
- Start a Group: https://www.covenantgroups.org/start-a-group
- Strengthen Your Ministry: https://covenantgroups.org/strengthen-your-ministry
- Blog: https://covenantgroups.org/blog
- Donate: https://covenantgroups.org/donate
- Contact: https://covenantgroups.org/contact
Contact Information
- Email: ne********@***il.com
- Phone: 503-884-0913
Socials
- Not publicly listed.
Leadership
- John Werst — Director of the Covenant Group Project
