WHY THIS CHALLENGE EXISTS
Jesus never called men to casual belief. He called them to follow.
Following Jesus reshapes every part of life:spiritual, mental, physical, relational, and missional.
This 31-day journey is designed to help men practice daily discipleship.

Not perfection. Progress.
Not performance. Formation.

You are learning to live as a disciple of Jesus.

 

HOW TO USE THIS RESET
Each day includes four areas of formation:

HOLY IN SPIRIT
Time with God through Scripture and Prayer.

WHOLE IN MIND
Reading and renewing thought patterns.

HEALTHY IN BODY
Physical discipline and stewardship.

BROTHERHOOD
Following Jesus alongside other men.

Consistency matters more than intensity.
Miss a day? Resume the next. Keep following.

 

DAILY READING BOOK LIST : CHOOSE ONE

Jesus formed His disciples through daily teaching, correction, and truth.
What consistently shapes your thinking will eventually shape your life.

During the 31-Day Challenge, every man commits to daily reading as part of becoming WHOLE IN MIND.

You will choose one book from the list below and Read 10 pages or for 15 mins or 15 minutes per day

The goal is not finishing a book. The goal is formation.

BOOKS TO CHOOSE FROM:

BE MATURE — WARREN W. WIERSBE
A practical guide to growing into stable Christian maturity and wisdom.

SEVEN REALITIES OF EXPERIENCING GOD — HENRY & RICHARD BLACKABY
Learning to recognize where God is working and joining Him in obedience.

WISDOM WALKS — DAN BRITTON
Biblical leadership insights designed for daily reflection and intentional living.

ATOMIC HABITS — JAMES CLEAR
Understanding how small daily decisions shape lifelong transformation.

PRACTICING THE WAY — JOHN MARK COMER
Learning to structure life around apprenticeship to Jesus.

THE COST OF DISCIPLESHIP — DIETRICH BONHOEFFER
A timeless call to costly obedience and authentic following.

RESILIENT OR WILD AT HEART — JOHN ELDREDGE
Recovering spiritual strength, courage, and purpose as men following Christ.

FOLLOW TOGETHER — THE 2×2 PRINCIPLE

Jesus never sent disciples to walk alone. In Mark 6:7 Jesus sent his disciples out “two by two” — strengthened through partnership, encouragement, and mission.

During this journey, you will walk alongside a group of men known as your 2×2 TEAM.

A 2×2 is not limited to two men. It represents the commitment that no disciple follows Jesus alone and that healthy disciples multiply by strengthening others.

YOUR 2X2 TEAM EXIST TO:

encourage faithfulness
pray honestly
practice accountability
pursue obedience together
help one another follow Jesus daily


In the space below write the men who will walk with you during these 31 days & beyond:

CHOOSE 1-4 MEN FOR YOU 2X2 TEAM:


If you struggle to list names, consider this an invitation to step toward deeper discipleship and intentional brotherhood during this season.

FOLLOWERS GROW STRONGEST WHEN THEY FOLLOW TOGETHER.

HOW TO SUCCESSFULLY
COMPLETE THIS RESET

Men who complete this challenge successfully tend to do five things:

1. They Choose Consistency Over Intensity
Daily faithfulness produces lasting change. Do something every day — even when motivation is low.

2. They Protect Time With God
Schedule devotional time like an appointment. Unscheduled priorities rarely happen.

3. They Stay Connected to Brotherhood
Isolation kills momentum. Honesty strengthens resilience. Check in daily, even briefly.

4. They Practice Immediate Repentance
Failure is expected. Delay is optional. Return quickly to Christ and continue forward.

5. They Focus on Formation, Not Completion
The goal is not finishing pages. The goal is becoming a disciple who follows Jesus daily.  


REMEMBER

You are not doing this alone.
Jesus walks with you. Your brothers walk beside you.
And the goal is that others will one day follow because of your example.

THE DISCIPLESHIP PATHWAY

Following Jesus is not random growth. Scripture reveals a clear pattern of formation—seen in the lives of the disciples and in the teachings of Jesus throughout the Gospel of John. The Make Yourself journey follows this progression. Each step prepares you for the next.

THE PATHWAY

FOLLOW - Come Near to Jesus (John 1)
You begin by reordering your attention and choosing proximity to Christ.

BELIEVE - Trust Fully in Christ (John 3)
Identity shifts from self-reliance to faith in Jesus’ finished work.

HEAR & OBEY - Submit to His Voice (John 5)
Belief becomes action through obedience.

HUNGER - Desire What Sustains Life (John 6)
Appetites are retrained toward spiritual nourishment.

YIELD - Die to Self (John 12)
Surrender produces lasting fruit.

SERVE - Live Humbly for Others (John 13–14)
Transformation moves outward through service.

REPENT - Return Quickly When You Fall (John 13; Luke 22)
Failure becomes formation through repentance.

FOLLOW ME & FEED OTHERS - Multiply Disciples (John 21)
Mature disciples strengthen and lead others.

COUNT THE COST

Jesus never invited casual followers. He invited committed disciples.
Before beginning this journey, take a moment to consider what participation requires.

For the next 31 days, you are committing to:

  • Daily time with God

  • Daily reading and reflection

  • Intentional physical discipline

  • Honest brotherhood

  • Ongoing repentance

  • Active obedience

This challenge will require time. It will require honesty. It will require discomfort.

Growth always does. But the reward is a strengthened faith, clearer purpose, deeper relationships, and greater spiritual resilience. Do not begin lightly. Begin intentionally.

DAILY NON-NEGOTIABLES

Every day:

  • Spend time in Scripture

  • Pray intentionally

  • Read from your selected book

  • Exercise Daily

  • Connect with Brotherhood


PERSONAL COMMITMENT

I am choosing to follow Jesus intentionally for the next 31 days.
I commit to accountability with my 2x2 Brothers.

Name: __________________________________ Date: ___________________ 

Signature: _______________________________


BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Following Jesus has never required perfection. It requires faithfulness.

Over the next 31 days, you will practice rhythms designed to strengthen your walk with Christ — spiritually, mentally, physically, and relationally.

Some days will feel strong. Some days will feel difficult. Some days you may fall behind.

That is not failure. The goal of this challenge is not completion without mistakes. The goal is consistency in returning.

If you miss a day: Do not quit. Do not restart.
Simply continue the next day.
RESILIENT DISCIPLES RETURN QUICKLY.

You are not attempting to become someone new in 31 days.
You are learning how disciples live daily.

Stay faithful. Stay honest. Stay connected. Follow Jesus — one day at a time.

 

PARTICIPATION PRINCIPLE

Progress over perfection.
Consistency over intensity.
Brotherhood over isolation.