Please be sure to check out the YouTube video linked here — that’s where I talk about this concept.
Here is my take on what I like to call the Men’s Accountability / Discipleship Triad Framework.
This is not a full article, but a simple outline of how three men can come together with purpose, honesty, and accountability to grow as disciples of Christ.
Man Triad Group Framework
For Spiritual Formation and Accountability
This creates a cycle of growth:
👉 Last week’s step → This week’s review → New step forward.
Step 1: Define the Purpose (the Why)
Each man names his personal reason (husband, father, discipler, etc.).
The group agrees on a shared purpose statement.
Scripture or another system/program can be added to anchor this purpose.
Step 2: Core Rules
Trust & Confidentiality – What’s shared here stays here.
Transparency & Honesty – Be real, not polished.
Accountability with Grace – Speak truth in love, not condemnation.
Anger Named, Not Excused – Anger is never an outlet here, but it can be admitted, worked on, and prayed over.
Step 3: Meeting Flow (Living Loop)
Opening & Review (10 min)
Short prayer.
Quick check-in: “How are you doing—spiritually, personally, at work, in family life?”
Review last week’s commitments or goals: What did we say we’d do? How did it go?
Formation & Discussion (15–20 min)
A short devotion, Scripture, or resource tied to the group’s shared purpose.
Each man shares how it applies to his life.
Accountability & Sharing (20–25 min)
Honest sharing: victories, struggles, temptations, needs.
May be tied to the purpose (fatherhood, discipleship, etc.) or personal issues (work stress, family challenges).
Group responds with encouragement and prayer support.
Prayer & Commitments (10–15 min)
Each man sets a clear step for the coming week.
Group prays specifically over personal struggles and the week’s commitments.
Write down or remember each man’s goals so they can be reviewed next time.
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