The Genesis Pathway

  • Introduction: THE GENESIS of MANHOOD (6-week study)
  • Year 1: SQUIRE: The Training of the Knight (24-week study)
  • Year 2: WARRIOR: The Clarity of the Knight (24-week study)
  • Year 3: ORACLE: The Wisdom of the Knight (24-week study)
  • Year 4: ROUND TABLE: The Companion of the Knight (24-week study)
  • Year 5: DEFENDER: The Duties of the Knight (24-week study)

Why It Works

This pathway continues to be an effective way to lead men through our manhood programs. The Bible starts with Genesis—and so do we. The Genesis of Manhood, our 6-week introductory program, focuses on God’s original plan for manhood. It shows how the fall and the pervasiveness of its negative effects harm men to this day. But there’s hope—a relationship with Jesus can help males become men of God.

The Genesis of Manhood leads into our 5-year program, The Heroic Man’s Journey. This series further discusses God’s plan for men and how we can achieve it. Year 1 (Squire) introduces a new manhood language that calls men to nobility in their thoughts and actions, and challenges them to achieve their potential in every area of their lives.

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Why 24 Weeks?

We know what you’re thinking—24 lessons sounds like a long commitment. It is, but it’s a worthwhile commitment. If your goal is to change a man’s life, it takes time. Each year of this program builds off of the previous year. Our goal is to layer a man’s growth, so that each year takes him deeper and deeper into the manhood journey.

In this video, Dr. Roy Smith (author & founder of K21) explains why 24-week programs are exactly what men need.

24-WEEK TIMELINE

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More about The Pathway

The Genesis of Manhood

The Genesis of Manhood

Introduction | 6 lessons

Through an in-depth look at Genesis 2 and 3, this series explores the attributes of man before and after the fall. Each man can learn that, despite the ugly consequences of sin, he can be restored and fulfill God’s original purpose for his life through his relationship with the Ultimate Man—Jesus Christ.

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Squire: The Training of the Knight

Year 1 | 24 lessons

Through the use of a knighthood metaphor, Squire calls men to nobility in their thoughts and actions, and challenges them to achieve their potential in every area of their lives. Some topics we’ll cover include:

  • The differences between a male and a man
  • The biblical definition of manhood
  • 15 Principles of Manhood
  • The dangers of this world and how a man combats them with God’s help
  • Achieving our dreams and goals
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Warrior: The Clarity of the Knight

Year 2 | 24 lessons

A knight lives with clarity. Take the next step—clarify God’s purpose for your life. Some topics we’ll cover in Warrior include:

  • The importance of having clear goals and plans
  • Strengthening our mind
  • The war within a man—and how to win it
  • How a knight deals with sexual temptation and pornography
  • Taking care of our family

 

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Oracle: The Wisdom of the Knight

Year 3 | 24 lessons

Oracle takes the manhood journey to new levels. Godly wisdom will guide a man to success for himself, his family and his community. Some topics we’ll cover in Oracle include:

  • Excuses—and why they won’t work
  • Resolving the past and adjusting to change
  • Relationships with Mom and Dad or other significant caregivers
  • The biblical view of sexuality
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Round Table: The Companions of the Knight

Year 4 | 24 lessons

Men need other men to sharpen and support each other. The only way we can succeed in overcoming the challenges we face is by developing our relationships. Some topics we’ll cover in Round Table include:

  • Recognizing the challenges ahead—and deal with them courageously
  • The Trail Markers that will lead us to manhood
  • Managing our internal world
  • The importance and influence of our relationships—both past and present
  • Being a Godly father, husband and leader
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Defender: The Duties of the Knight

Year 5 | 24 lessons

It’s our job to defend ourselves and others—first we must step up and be a knight. Some topics we’ll cover in Defender include:

  • Dealing with the inevitable pain, grief, fear and difficulties of life
  • Building a strong, immovable character
  • How a man takes responsibility for his life and decision
  • Values and our belief system
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Don’t lose your momentum

Keep going with our shorter series! Use these programs during the summer, at retreats or at men’s breakfast meetings.

Following God In The Raw | 14 lessons

It’s easier to say that we are going to follow God than it is to actually do it. This 14-session DVD study program helps men understand how they can reflect who Jesus Christ is in the nitty-gritty of life and their relationships. Follow Jeff Kemp, Keith Walker, Mark Holmen, Robert Amaya, Clair Hoover, T.C. Stallings and Roy Smith as they discuss the importance of relationships with like-minded men and why they are crucial to the development of a Christ-like life.

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Fighting For Your Manhood

Fighting For Your Manhood | 8 lessons

You will be required to fight for your manhood in this present world. Victory does not occur by accident, but by developing all of the potential God has designed you with. This 8-lesson DVD study program explores what it means to be a man after God’s own heart. Exercising yourself to win life’s battle begins by utilizing the complex set of strengths God has given you, seeking God’s guidance daily and fulfilling His call for your life. People around you need you to be a man of positive influence as God is reflected in your choice of actions. Christian actors T.C. Stallings (War Room and Courageous) and Robert Amaya (Courageous) take men through this Christ-centered study of what a Biblical manhood journey should look like.

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Real Men: A Real Man Seeks | 15 lessons

This 12-lesson program (plus three bonus lessons) brings together a group of dynamic speakers, including Robert Amaya, Jeff Kemp, T.C. Stallings, Gene Getz and more, who share their knowledge, gifts and experiences in an effort to lead males toward becoming real men of God. Invite a group of men and pursue manhood together. Join our team to discover and fulfill God’s purpose for your life.

Each Real Men lesson is approximately 35 to 40 minutes long, followed by a 10- to 15-minute interview with the speaker.  These interviews allow the audience to learn more about the presenter and his ministry, books, website or contact information.  The interview segments can be skipped over if groups are not interested in watching them or are short on time.  These studies can be done independent of each other for special events, or use them as a complete 15- or 16-week study series. (They can, but don’t necessarily have to build on each other.)

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Real Men: A Real Man Pursues | 16 lessons

This 13-lesson program (plus three bonus lessons) brings together a group of dynamic speakers, including Ray McElroy, Jeff Kemp, T.C. Stallings, Gene Getz and more, who share their knowledge, gifts and experiences in an effort to lead males toward becoming real men of God. Invite a group of men and pursue manhood together. Join our team to discover and fulfill God’s purpose for your life.

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Coming soon!
Real Men: A Real Man Refines | 16 lessons

Don’t miss our third volume of Real Men—it brings together another group of motivating men’s speakers from across the country.

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Living Better For Men | 17 lessons

This 17-lesson program presents an earthy and practical view of how to practice the Christian life on a daily basis. It is designed to help men in churches and prisons be effective participants in each of their relationships as they work, with God’s help, to achieve their God-given callings. Our discussion-based format and diverse presenters provide an example for men to develop strong, supportive relationships with other men. We discuss real life issues that men struggle with, no matter how messy those issues are.