7 Weeks That Will
Change Your Fatherhood
A men's small group at Man of War Church. Based on Jon Tyson's book The Intentional Father. Real talk. Real Scripture. Real accountability.
The Intentional Father
by Jon Tyson
Over 150,000 copies sold. This is the roadmap we're walking through together — not as a book club, but as men who are putting it into practice in our own homes.
Tyson lays out a clear path: Introduction → Preparation → Initiation → Formation → Recognition.
Each week covers 2–3 chapters. You'll read ahead, come ready to talk honestly, and commit to one concrete step for your household.
The 7-Week Journey
Each week maps to Jon Tyson's book. By the end, you'll have a framework for your household rooted in the gospel, not culture.
The Need for Fathers
Why fatherhood is the most overlooked crucial role in society. The five kinds of fathers — which one are you? Malachi 4:6, Ephesians 6:4.
A Preview of the Possible
What does intentional fatherhood actually look like? Honoring your own father — even if he failed you. Practical preparation steps. Joshua 24:15.
Ceremony, Home & Values
The power of marking moments. Establishing your home's culture. Defining the values that will shape your sons. Deuteronomy 6:4–9.
The Five Shifts
Five shifts every father must make to raise sons of character. Moving from passive to reactive to proactive. 2 Timothy 2:2.
Preparing for Moments
The power of preparing for key moments — don't let them happen by accident. Being good at being a man: what that means biblically vs. culturally. Matthew 7:11, Psalm 103:13.
Roles, Identity & the Arc of Life
The roles a father must master. Helping your son discover who God made him to be. Understanding the arc of life — from boyhood to manhood. James 1:2–4.
Recognition & Legacy
The gap year. The ceremony of welcome and blessing. Becoming the intentional father. Building a plan for the next season. Joshua 24:15.
This Is Not a Bible Study
It's better. A Bible study teaches you about God's Word. This group lives it.
Each week, you'll walk in having read the assigned chapters and answered some hard questions about your own household. Then you'll sit with men who are in the trenches just like you — working through the text, confessing failures, celebrating wins, and committing to one concrete step for the week ahead.
This is intercessory brotherhood: men who pray for each other, challenge each other, and refuse to let each other coast.
Scripture-Centered
Every week built around key passages on fatherhood, leadership, and the family.
Accountability
Weekly check-ins. What did you do? What did you miss? No judgment — just faithfulness.
Church-Anchored
Hosted at Man of War Church. Connected to the body. Not a side project.
Reserve Your Seat
We're looking for 10 men who are serious about leading their homes. Spots are limited to keep the group intimate.
Get the book: The Intentional Father by Jon Tyson. We'll start with Chapters 1–2 in Week 1.
I'm In — Reserve My Seat