The Gauntlet is a leadership development path for men at StoneWater. You’ll study the Bible, gain practical tools for daily living, engage in daily accountability, and meet other men committed to growing in spiritual maturity. Each stage is designed to confront the sin patterns we all face, call you into God’s design for manhood, and challenge you to put what you learn into practice.

Stage: Coaching

Coaching

Coaching is a 5-week stage (1.5 hours each week) where we train men to coach and disciple others by first becoming faithful, Spirit-led disciples themselves. This stage confronts busyness and replaces it with presence, prayer, and purpose.

Over five weeks, you’ll learn what it means to live as a follower of Jesus—renewing your mind, listening well, walking in freedom, applying Scripture, and practicing real accountability. You’ll take on a stage task of dedicated prayer time (daily, consistent, logged) and you’ll initiate two key relationships: meeting with a coach (someone investing in you) and a recruit (someone you’re investing in).

This stage equips men to lead with biblical clarity and spiritual maturity—building accountable, multiplying relationships that make disciples who make disciples.

What to Expect:

Come as you are — it’s casual. Bring food if you’d like.

No materials needed; just bring yourself.

Stage Expectations:

• Attendance – You must attend EVERY session of the stage to receive credit for completion.
• Men should only participate in one stage of the Gauntlet at a time in order to get the most out of each stage.
• Commitment & Accountability – Show up, participate, and complete assignments.
• Open to all men 16 and older—single, married, divorced, at whatever stage of life you’re in.
• Discussion Guidelines – During table talk, remember the ABCs (About yourself, Brief, Clean) and GAG (Guard Against Gossip).

A complete list of FAQs can be found HERE. 

For additional questions, reach out to Mark Pester, Gauntlet Coordinator, at mark.pester@stonewaterchurch.com.

Instructor: Todd Swearengin