A men's small-group community where guys get honest about their lives, take practical steps toward their goals, and get prayed for by men who are walking the same road.
The Whole Man Project is built around small groups of up to five men, each with a leader. Every week each man gets uninterrupted time to share what's really going on in his life, report on his progress, take on practical homework, and receive prayer and support from the men walking with him.
Our highest value is honesty. The more honest you can be with yourself and your group, the faster you grow and heal.
Honesty opens the door. Vulnerability is walking through it: saying the thing you've never said out loud, to men who won't flinch. That's where shame loses its grip and real change begins.
Remember that no matter where you are, there's hope for you exactly where you are. Just don't give up.
The night has two parts. We start together as one big group, then break into small groups.
We open the night in worship together.
Something to break the ice and get guys laughing.
Men share what God is doing in their lives or how they are showing up differently than before.
A message for the whole group before we split up.
Groups have up to 5 men plus a leader. Every man gets the same three things, every week.
Each man gets five minutes, and he uses it for three things:
Every man leaves with homework. It's practical, it's specific to you, and it moves you toward your goals. This is where a lot of the change happens, between Mondays.
Every man gets prayed for, every week.
The more you can be honest with yourself and your group, the faster you can grow and heal.
What's said in group stays in group. You can trust us with your story, and we ask the same of you: don't share another guy's stuff with anyone outside the room. There are a few rare safety exceptions, and we'll walk you through those at orientation.
We ask new guys to make a six-month commitment to their small group. Tell us upfront if you know you won't be around that long.
Be here 5 out of 6 Mondays unless previously discussed. Treat it like it's your job to be here. Always let your leader know if you can't make it.
One-time fee. As long as you're in good standing, you can leave and come back without paying again. Come as long as you'd like.
Books, podcasts, and people we trust. Ask your group leader if you're not sure where to start.
Every leader has sat in the chair you're about to sit in.
Aaron leads The Whole Man Project. He and his wife, Jenna, run ZintSquad, a ministry that helps men and couples grow in emotional, physical, and relational health through coaching, online groups, and podcasts. He's the author of Numb to Known and hosts the Numb to Known, Marriage Lab, and Habit Lab podcasts.
Ryan is married to Jessica and is dad to two teenagers. He's happiest outdoors, whether he's cycling, camping, backpacking, fishing, or hunting. When he's not on a trail, you'll find him in the sauna, playing airsoft, watching F1, or creating something new. Ryan is a story-work coach and the founder of Storied Echoes Coaching, certified in Narrative Focused Trauma Care through the Allender Center.
He knows firsthand what it's like to live out of old wounds, and what it takes to start healing from them. That's what he brings to his small group every Monday.
Brad is a devoted husband to Shannon and proud dad of three teens and preteens. He loves being with his family, whether watching F1 with his son, spending quality time with his wife and daughters, or boating and fishing with the whole family on Lake Shasta. Brad is also a hands-on guy who enjoys working on projects around the house and has spent nearly 20 years in the fastener manufacturing industry.
As a small group leader, Brad has a heart for building genuine friendships, encouraging other men in their faith, and walking alongside them through life’s ups and downs.
Michael Kunz is a 54-year-old man, husband, and father who has been an active member of Bethel Church of Redding for over 17 years. He has served for the past 15 years as a leader in The Whole Man Project, Bethel’s men’s group. He serves as an Equip Class Leader with his wife, Lisa, teaching classes to equip and prepare singles for marriage. Michael works for Emergent Construction doing Project Development and partners with his wife in relationship coaching.
Michael’s life experience includes owning a residential design/build firm, learning how to love his wife and others well, raising four children, and being widowed after 18 years of marriage to his first wife, Deborah. After three years of killing it as a single dad, Michael married Lisa in 2018, who had also been widowed. Lisa has two children of her own, which rounds the blended family out to a happy “Brady Bunch” family of eight. They have partnered together in ministry to bring healing, transformation, and breakthrough to singles and couples.
Michael enjoys off-roading, camping, mountain biking, and rock climbing. He is passionate about the call on his life to touch the entire planet with God’s love.
Registration is ongoing. You can start any time.
When: Monday nights at 7:00 PM
Where: 936 Twin View Blvd, Redding, CA 96003 · Get directions