The EPIC DNA
Maturing and multiplying
disciples of Jesus
Most men do not need more Christian information. They need an encounter with Jesus that leads to a transformed life. EPIC is not another Bible study, book club, or curriculum you finish — it is a Scripture-rooted, Spirit-led discipleship journey.
Experiential
Faith gets boots on the ground and hands in the dirt. Through Scripture, prayer, worship, activations, honest conversations, and real-life challenges, truth stops being just a good idea on a page and becomes the way a man lives.
Purposeful
Every part of EPIC aims at becoming more like Jesus in how we love, lead, serve, and live. His transformation reaches our private lives, marriages, families, churches, workplaces, and communities.
Impactful
What God does in us is meant to flow through us. EPIC men learn to share the gospel, pray for the sick, minister freedom, strengthen others, and carry God's presence into everyday life. A man of revival leaves a Kingdom footprint.
Christ-Centered
Jesus Christ is the center, source, and goal of everything. The miraculous life we are called to is possible only through Him and by His Spirit. We pursue Him aggressively because He is already pursuing us.
Abide deeper. Receive freely. Walk in power. Witness boldly. Multiply.
The EPIC journey
From a wholehearted yes to a multiplied life
EPIC moves a man from saying yes to Jesus into a life that bears His character, carries His presence, and helps others follow Him.
- 01
Called to Rise
Awaken to the invitation of Jesus and give Him a wholehearted yes.
- 02
Formed in Christ
Build a life rooted in Scripture, prayer, worship, listening, surrender, and obedience.
- 03
Transformed by Grace
Welcome the Holy Spirit's work as He heals wounds, breaks strongholds, renews the mind, and forms the character of Jesus.
- 04
Forged in Brotherhood
Reject self-protective isolation. Most men know how to survive a room, but they don’t know how to let a brother get close. Trade your titles and your “I’m fine” answers for real truth, prayer, active accountability, and courageous love. In EPIC, the hiding stops.
- 05
Activated for Witness
Receive the power of the Holy Spirit and become a witness for Jesus — hear God, pray with faith, share the gospel, and freely give what you have received.
Time commitment
I commit to
This isn't about adding another meeting to a packed calendar to look busy. It costs something — because real discipleship always does. Count the cost before you give your wholehearted yes.
- 01At least one hour a day with God — Word, prayer, activations, journaling
- 02Weekly gatherings on my group's night — Monday for most of EPIC
- 03Staying active in the group chat
- 04The EPIC Weekend Retreat
- 05Leading when called upon
- 06The Marriage Weekend (if married)
- 07Group challenges — like Tough Mudder
- 08Owning the responsibility of hosting when assigned — my home or another location
- 09Completing the two-year journey and being open to lead others
Gatherings & schedule
How a month moves
Monday nights are the EPIC preferred rhythm, and a group may meet another night of the week. The Leaders Meetings and the All EPIC Meetings are always on Mondays, for all groups. Groups typically meet in homes on a hosting rotation — here is the whole cadence.
1st Monday
Leaders Meeting
Your group does not gather — but your daily hour with the Lord, reading, activations and chat interaction with your group carry through
2nd – 4th Mondays
Group Meeting
Typically in homes, on a rotation — a group may regularly meet on another night
5th Monday
All EPIC Meeting
In months with five Mondays
Daily devotion
Events & rhythms
Group structure & timeline
- Group size
- 9–12 (7–10 participants, 2 leaders)
- Season
- Early September – late May
- Commitment
- Two years
As the season ends in May, men prayerfully consider their second year — either leading a new Year One group or joining a Year Two group in the fall.
The weekly rhythm
Inside a gathering
What actually happens on a group night, and what holds the days between them together.
Hosting rotation
Groups typically meet in homes. Every man takes his turn.
Weekly accountability
Honest check-ins with brothers who know your name and your fight.
Reading & discussion
Working through the books together, chapter by chapter.
Spirit-led activations
Practicing what we learn — prayer, listening, stepping out.
Peer presentations
Every man teaches. You will present what God is showing you.
Weekday connection
Check-ins through the week. No man goes quiet.
Practicing hospitality is every man's turn, but not necessarily every man's place. If a man can't fit the group in his home, he gets creative with the where. Same for the meal — some men love to cook, some men order pizza. Both are hospitality.
How we train
Maturity and multiplication
Remain with Jesus, become like Jesus, and help others follow Jesus.
A two-year journey
Year One establishes the foundation. As the journey continues into Year Two, men move from participating to contributing, and from following well to helping others follow Jesus.
A daily rhythm
An hour with God through Scripture, prayer, listening, activations, and journaling.
A weekly brotherhood
The 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Monday nights of each month for biblical teaching, Holy Spirit encounters, accountability, prayer, ministry, and peer leadership — Monday nights are the EPIC preferred rhythm, and a group may meet another night of the week. On months with a 5th Monday, all groups meet together as one.
A shared mission
Weekday connection, group challenges, EPIC Weekends, Marriage Weekends, opportunities to lead, and an increasing commitment to disciple others.
Be with Jesus
Know Him deeply.
Become like Jesus
Be transformed by His presence.
Do what Jesus did
Empowered by the Holy Spirit — live, love, serve, and share.
Freely we receive · Freely we give
What you'll need
Pack light. Come ready.
- A Bible you can write in
- Praying Like Monks, Living Like FoolsTyler Staton
- The Familiar StrangerTyler Staton
- EPIC Books 1-4
- A personal journal
Be watchful, stand firm in the faith,
act like men, be strong.Let all that you do be done with love.
Questions
Asked and answered
Is this a Bible study?
No. There is reading, and there is study — but EPIC is a two-year training ground. You will be stretched, held accountable, and sent, and you will stop walking alone. It's a commissioning, not a class.
How much time does it really take?
At least one hour a day with God, a group gathering most weeks (3–4 per month) — Monday nights for most of EPIC — a weekend retreat, group challenges, and staying connected to your brothers through the week. Count the cost before you say yes.
How do I join?
EPIC groups are built by the leadership of Restoration Church's Realmen ministry. Tell a Realmen leader you're interested, and he'll follow up with you. Once approved, you'll get an application from a leader to join a group. Once that is complete, you are in EPIC.
When does Season 4 run?
Season 4 covers the 2026/2027 year. Groups meet weekly — Monday nights are the EPIC preferred rhythm, and a group may meet another night of the week. The retreat, marriage weekend, and group challenges land throughout the year, and the season runs from early Sept to late May.
Do I have to host?
Yes, when your turn comes round. If your place can't fit the group, your leaders will help you find somewhere that does — a church room, another man's house, a park. The hospitality is still yours, and the food doesn't have to be anything special — just good.
I'm married. Does that change anything?
Your commitment includes attending the Marriage Weekend — a dedicated weekend for you and your wife. EPIC is meant to make you a better husband, not a busier one.
What if I can't make every gathering?
Life happens, and your group will walk with you through it. But EPIC only works if you're all-in. If you already know you can't commit to the rhythm, talk honestly with the leader who made the ask.