Discipleship has always been the heartbeat of the Church.
In this generation, it has become easier to learn than to live. Many men love Christ sincerely, yet have no daily life that helps them grow in Him.
The Den stands in response to that need.
For Him, and His sons
Den Discipleship.
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Est. 2026Houston, TX501(c)(3) Nonprofit
A nonprofit ministry, sustained by the generosity of those who believe in this work.
A live-in experience where Christian men step out of the noise and into a life ordered around Christ: prayer, brotherhood, and daily obedience. A house. A rhythm. A shared life.
The Den is a house given wholly to Christ, where men come to live inside the life of the house for a weekend, a week, or a season. You are received, served, and looked after, set among brothers who take their walk seriously, and given room to pray, to rest, and to keep Christ at the center of your life.
It is time set apart from the noise, and it asks only that you step in.
Where to begin
Three ways to come to the house.
A house in Houston, Texas, given wholly to Christ. Whether you stay a weekend or the full week, you come as our guest and step into the same shared life.
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Men are surrounded by teaching, resources, and encouragement, yet few have brothers to live it with.
The Den exists to make discipleship something men experience together.
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A residential discipleship experience.
The Den exists to serve men of faith, receiving them into a house ordered around Christ and stewarding them well while they are here. It is built for men pursuing alignment in their faith, their habits, and their daily life, who enter for a defined period and step into a life that is intentional, ordered, and fully lived.
Every part of the day carries weight. Every moment is shaped with care.
Prayer and Scripture
Consistent time in God's word, grounded daily in the habits that form lasting faith.
Physical practice
The body is cared for as part of the whole person. Strength, health, and endurance are built together.
Shared accountability
Brotherhood is built through proximity. Living close makes honesty easier, and a weight that is shared turns out to be lighter.
Practical application
Faith moves from understanding into practice, lived out in the rhythm of each day.
You are known here, and looked after.
Life inside The Den is lived together, with men sharing space, meals, conversations, and time. Brothers who are themselves pursuing Christ carry the house, and they carry you well while you are in it. The days are ordered, yet unhurried, and for a man used to a full pace, that room is its own kind of gift.
The foundation
What is repeatedis what remains.
The mission of Den Discipleship is to restore the daily practice of discipleship, lived together and ordered around Christ.
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IVBiblical framework
Walking in the Way of Christ.
Every day bends toward worship.
Jesus made disciples through proximity, correction, obedience, and sending. He walked with men. Strengthened them. Sent them out. The Den follows this biblical pattern: presence, shared life, and faithful repetition.
“Discipleship was lived in shared meals, long roads, difficult conversations, and daily obedience.”
Our framework is rooted directly in Scripture and grounded in the historic Christian understanding of discipleship through surrender, authority, and faithful endurance. We serve men across traditions while remaining firmly anchored.
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Anchor I of III
Christ remains the center
Everything within The Den flows from and returns to the person of Jesus Christ.
Anchor II of III
Scripture remains the authority
God's word is not one resource among many: it is the foundation on which every day is built.
Anchor III of III
Obedience remains the path
Transformation happens in the doing, in faithful, daily action alongside other men.
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VExperiences
Choose your path.
Three ways to come to the house, each set for a different length of stay and a different calling.
Want to come on your own?We offer the full Residential Experience for solo guests, with everything included, at the week’s cost plus a solo upcharge. Just note it on your application.
During the residential week, ordained clergy are on site and available to you. Trained and set apart for it, they are here to counsel, to pray over you, and to receive in confidence whatever you need to lay down. Spiritual care is never more than a conversation away, part of the covering we place over every man who comes.
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VILong-term impact
Beyond the stay.
Every man leaves The Den in a different place. Some go home steadier, with a clearer walk and habits that hold. Others go home with a first step and a few brothers who know their name. Wherever a man lands, the house stays close to him.
“The measure of this work is a man still walking with Christ a year later.”
We stay connected long after you leave. Your Care & Connections Coordinators keep checking in, and the brothers you lived alongside stay a phone call away. For the man who wants to stay closer still, there is membership.
The Den Membership
Stay part of the house.
Membership keeps you close to the house after your stay. It carries the brotherhood forward and keeps you under the care of the team that came to know you. It is open now, and you can begin whenever you are ready.
Continued care from your Care & Connections Coordinators
Early, exclusive access to the Den app and its member perks
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VIILeadership
Our people.
Every man in the house is cared for by people who are themselves under care. Authority here answers to Scripture, and to one another.
Who carries the house
Pastoral oversight
Provides spiritual oversight and accountability to the Den Hosts, in direct and ongoing conversation with them, and keeps the house anchored in Scripture and historic Christian discipleship.
Elders
Oversee the practical life of the house with a shepherd’s care. Like the elders of Scripture, they hold firm to sound teaching and guard doctrinal integrity, bringing discernment to the decisions that keep the house in good order.
Den Hosts
Den Hosts eat the same meals and keep the same days as the men, so guidance comes from inside the life of the house. They lead it spiritually and practically, every day. A role now opening to others.
Denizens
Men called to ministry who live in the house for a season and serve its daily life, under the care of the Lead Den Host.
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Order and accountability.
The Den operates within a defined structure of spiritual authority and operational oversight. Leadership is layered and responsibilities are documented. Every gift supports housing, curriculum, leadership development, and the daily needs of the house, and our finances are reviewed with care. Decisions are made with structure, and order protects the mission.
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Debt
A zero-debt operational model
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Reviews a year
Quarterly board-level financial review
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Designated funds
Restricted to their stated purpose
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Reserve
An operational reserve maintained
Den Discipleship is a U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating as a registered DBA of Awdeeoh, Inc., our parent organization. Spiritual authority is exercised through humility, correction, and shared discernment.
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IXSupport the work
Build His church. Strengthen His men.
Men are stepping into rhythm, shared life, and spiritual alignment each week. Your support sustains what is taking place here and allows it to grow far beyond the house itself. Scripture calls the Church the body of Christ, every believer who belongs to Him by faith (Ephesians 1:22–23), and as Paul writes, “you are the body of Christ and individually members of it” (1 Corinthians 12:27, ESV). Den Discipleship is a ministry serving within that Church, alongside the local churches its men call home.
Den Discipleship is a DBA of Awdeeoh, Inc., a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization (EIN 99-2602627). Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
A 501(c)(3) nonprofit ministry
The Den is a nonprofit ministry. This work is sustained entirely by those who believe in it.
Everything that happens inside this house is made possible by people who give so that men can come, and that generosity keeps the door open to those who could not otherwise walk through it.
“What is built here will carry far beyond it.”
“Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.”2 Corinthians 9:7, ESV
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Carry the mission.
As the house grows, so does the team that carries it. If you sense God leading you toward this work, we would love to have you be a part of it. Write to us and tell us where you might fit.
Carry the mission with us. Any believer can, whatever the size of their platform. It is a way to help carry the work of discipleship to the people God has placed around you.
What men usually want to know before they apply. If you don’t see your question here, you are always welcome to write to us or call (281) 231-8218, and we will gladly talk it through.
The Den is for Christian men 18 and older who want their lives ordered around Christ and will live inside a structured, shared environment to pursue it. Some arrive seeking direction. Some arrive steady and successful, wanting depth beneath it. We serve men across denominations and backgrounds; the common thread is a serious commitment to Christ, whatever tradition shaped it.
Yes. Many who come are steady in their faith and their work, and simply sense that a full life has crowded out the depth they want with Christ. A week here is time set apart to reorder around Him and sharpen what is already there, among men who take their walk as seriously as their work. You only need to want more of Christ than the ordinary pace of life allows.
The Den is Christ-centered and Scripture-based, welcoming men across Christian traditions. We do not operate under any single denomination. Our Statement of Faith defines what we hold in common; the rest is secondary to the shared pursuit of alignment in Christ.
During the Residential Experience, days begin at 7am and close at 11pm, built around prayer, Scripture, physical training, shared meals, focused work, communal prayer, and an evening Encounter. The structure is consistent enough to build clarity, and open enough to stay present. There is room to think, to rest, and to engage.
Yes. Our Lead Den Host is glad to have a conversation first. We would rather talk with you than have you wonder from a distance. Write to support@dendiscipleship.org or call (281) 231-8218.
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XIIBegin your journey
The door is open.
Seek clarity. Grow in your walk. Step in.
Applications are open for upcoming residency cycles. Each application is considered with care, reviewed by leadership with attention to readiness and alignment before any decision is made.
Discipleship has always been the heartbeat of the Church.
In this generation, it has become easier to learn than to live. Many men love Christ sincerely, yet have no daily life that helps them grow in Him.
The Den stands in response to that need.
We are a residential discipleship house where men learn to live close to God through prayer and a life shared with one another. Each day asks something of them, and each day they grow.
Here, faith is something we live out together, day by day. We look at our lives honestly and keep walking, with Christ at the center and Scripture as our guide. This is discipleship, practiced until it becomes a way of life.
“If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.”
Luke 9:23, ESV
The leadership of Den Discipleship
What we hold in common
Statement of Faith
Our faith is a journey woven with awe and wonder, guided by divine revelation and illuminated by Christ's transformative presence. We hold fast to these truths:
Salvation is by grace alone, through faith in Christ alone.
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The Triune God
We adore one eternal God, revealed beautifully as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit: Three in harmony, bound by love, forever drawing us deeper into His boundless unity.
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The Living Word
We treasure Scripture as God's inspired voice, alive with wisdom and breathing life into our daily paths. The Word guides, enlightens, and draws us nearer to His heart.
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Christ Revealed
We follow Jesus Christ, fully divine and fully human, whose miraculous birth, spotless life, profound sacrifice, and victorious resurrection opened the doorway to redemption. Ascended and exalted, He intercedes for us eternally.
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Grace Overflowing
We receive salvation as an abundant gift of grace, freely offered through faith in Christ alone. It is a sacred invitation, not earned, but lovingly extended from Heaven's heart to ours.
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The Living Spirit
We welcome the Holy Spirit, whose presence renews and inspires, gently leading us into deeper truth, holiness, and purpose. The Spirit's breath awakens our souls, fueling our faith and passion.
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Sacred Community
We celebrate the Church as Christ's vibrant body, richly diverse yet intimately united. Together we glorify God, nurture spiritual growth, and extend His hope and healing to the world.
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Sacraments of Grace
We cherish baptism and communion as holy moments reflecting divine grace, drawing us closer to God and each other, nourishing our souls, and shaping our spiritual journey.
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Awaiting Glory
We eagerly await Christ's return, embracing the promise of His coming splendor and the ultimate restoration of all things.
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Everlasting Promise
We anchor our hope in the promise of eternal life, confident that through Christ we will dwell forever in the beauty of God's presence.
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Living Our Faith
Moved by divine love, we strive to embody Christ's compassion, humility, and courage. Our faith compels us toward acts of justice, mercy, and peace, transforming hearts and communities around us.
Ambassador
Carry the mission.
A way to get involved in the work of discipleship and help carry it forward to the people God has placed around you.
The call
The Great Commission calls for a place where people are received. It is the establishment of an ecosystem where the gospel is proclaimed, people are baptized into fellowship, and they are taught to obey everything Christ commanded. That requires an actual destination.
“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you.”Matthew 28:19–20, ESV
A community that can receive people and disciple them. Den Discipleship exists to be that place.
Function in your portion
Not every believer is called to preach. Not every believer is called to teach. But every believer is called to function in their portion of the body. Being an Ambassador is one way to do that. You carry The Den to your people. You share what God is doing here. You point others toward a place where men are being discipled into functioning members of the body, who go back into the world and make Christ visible wherever God has placed them.
“For as in one body we have many members, and the members do not all have the same function, so we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another.”Romans 12:4–5, ESV
What you receive
Ambassadors carry this together, and the work gives back as much as you give to it. How you carry it is up to you. We simply ask that you actively share what God is doing.
A personal fundraising page. Built around your story, your photo, and your connection to the mission. It is your page.
A social media kit. Photos, graphics, talking points, and answers to common questions, so you can represent The Den clearly and accurately.
A direct line to our team. For questions, content, updates, and encouragement.
Amplification. If you carry a platform or a ministry, we feature your work on our channels. Your audience meets our mission, and ours meets yours.
The Ambassador community. A private community of believers carrying the same mission, where Ambassadors share wins, ask questions, and pray for one another.
Insider access. Devotional content, teaching excerpts, and resources from inside the house, with in-house testimonies, behind-the-scenes updates, and prayer requests shared with you first.
Impact you can see. Stories from men who came through because of your support, and updates on what your giving enabled.
Every share matters, whatever the audience. The Ambassador who sends a link to ten people carries the same mission as the one who posts to ten thousand.
“For just as the body is one and has many members, and all the members of the body, though many, are one body, so it is with Christ.”1 Corinthians 12:12, ESV
How it works
If you believe in the mission and want to help carry it, you are qualified. It starts with a short application and a brief conversation.
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Apply
Fill out the application. We ask who you are, what draws you to the mission, and how you want your page to represent you.
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A short conversation
Every Ambassador sits for a brief interview, so we can know you and send you well.
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We build your page
The team creates your personal fundraising page from what you shared: your photo, your words, your story. Ready shortly after we connect.
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Carry the mission
Share The Den with your people however it fits you. When someone gives through your page, that gift goes directly toward the life of the house.
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Stay active
We simply ask that you actively share what God is doing. Inactive pages may be removed, but the door is always open to return.
The gospel moves through people. This is one way to move it.
What is the difference between the three experiences?
The Weekend Experience is a three-day weekend for men of faith who come to be served and step into the life of the house. The Residential Experience is a full week, Sunday to Saturday, living the whole rhythm of the house. The Denizen Internship is a thirty-day residency for men called to ministry, who serve within the house while being prepared to lead. The duration and the calling differ; the standard does not.
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What happens after the Denizen season ends?
At the close of the 30 days, next steps are worked out together through discernment. No two men leave the same way. Some return to everyday life carrying greater clarity, rhythm, and readiness. Some are invited back for continued service within the house. Others step into a different direction identified through the season. All of it is held in prayer and guided by leadership, not determined by a formula.
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How much does the Weekend Experience cost?
The Weekend Experience begins at $600 for the three-day weekend, and the base covers everything the house provides: lodging, every meal, and full participation in the life of the house, with direct access to leadership throughout. Your place is held with a deposit, worked out personally, so the full amount is never due all at once. From there the weekend is yours to shape, with personal touches you can add. We never want it to keep a man who is ready from coming, so limited financial aid is available; write to us at support@dendiscipleship.org before applying if that would help.
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How much does the Residential Experience cost?
The Residential Experience is $800 for the full week, and it covers everything: lodging, every meal, all materials, and full participation in the daily rhythm, with direct access to leadership throughout. Your place is held with a deposit toward the week, worked out personally, so the full amount is never due all at once. There are no add-ons or hidden fees once you arrive. We never want it to keep a man who is ready from coming, so limited financial aid is available; write to us at support@dendiscipleship.org before applying if that would help.
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Is the Denizen internship really free?
Yes, and it differs from the other experiences here. The 30-day Denizen Internship is fully funded: housing and meals are provided and a stipend is included. The Residential Experience, by contrast, carries a weekly cost. Personal expenses beyond housing and meals remain the Denizen's responsibility. Outside work is discouraged as a matter of wisdom. The season asks for full presence, and the structure is designed to make that possible.
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What is the application process like?
You submit an application, have a direct conversation with Daniel Harmon, go through pastoral and elder review, and receive a decision. The process is thorough because placement matters. Most men find it clarifying.
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What if I apply and am not accepted?
Every application is reviewed with genuine care and prayer. A decision not to move forward is a matter of discernment, often about timing, readiness, or fit for a particular cycle. Leadership communicates clearly and honestly, and the door is rarely closed for good. Write to us directly if you have questions about a decision.
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I would be traveling in from out of state. Is that common?
Very. Men come to The Den from across the country, and traveling in is part of what makes the week a genuine step away from the usual pace. Once you are accepted, we help you plan arrival and departure around the start and close of your stay. Houston is well connected by air, and the house carries the rest of your week from the moment you arrive.
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What should I bring?
A detailed packing guide is sent to every accepted applicant. Generally: your Bible, workout clothes, casual dress, and a notebook. Housing and meals are provided. An open posture matters more than anything you could pack; men who arrive ready tend to leave changed.
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Can I stay in contact with family during my stay?
Reasonable contact with family is expected and maintained. What the week asks for is your full presence in the rhythm of the house, while staying connected to the people who matter to you. Communication expectations are shared in the onboarding materials after acceptance.
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What if something comes up during my stay?
Life happens, and we understand that. If a genuine emergency arises while you are here, speak directly with your host. The expectation is full commitment going in, and the house meets genuine emergencies with care and understanding.
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Where exactly is the house located?
The Den is located in the Northwest Houston area. The exact address is shared with accepted applicants as part of onboarding, which is standard practice for residential ministry environments and protects both the men and the house. Those applying now are stepping into the early establishment of this location.
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How do I know The Den is financially responsible?
The Den operates under a zero-debt model, maintains a ten percent operational reserve, restricts designated funds to their stated purpose, and conducts quarterly board-level financial review. Den Discipleship is a registered 501(c)(3) public charity (a DBA of Awdeeoh, Inc.). Annual financial summaries are available upon request.
Support the work
Ways to give.
The Den is a lived environment. Sustaining that environment requires consistent, reliable support. Every contribution flows directly into what makes the house work and what makes its impact possible for every man who steps through the door.
What your support does
Housing and shared living environment
Meals and daily operations
Discipleship materials and resources
Leadership and spiritual oversight
Ongoing structure for guest experiences
What a gift can provide
A day of shared meals for the full house
Discipleship materials for one residency cycle
Partial sponsorship of a guest’s full week
A complete guest stay, with housing, meals, and full participation
Give monthly
A consistent monthly gift is one of the most meaningful ways to support the house. It gives leadership the stability to plan, operate, and grow without uncertainty. Even a small recurring commitment carries real weight over time.
No single person carries the full weight. Every contribution, large or small, from within or outside the house, plays a real role.
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General Support
Sustain the ongoing life and operation of the house. This keeps the rhythm consistent and the environment stable week after week, the foundation everything else rests on.
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Sponsor a Stay
Give toward a guest's experience. Sponsorship can be a full stay, a partial contribution, or combined with others toward a single guest's week. Allows men who are ready to step in with support.
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Partnerships
The Den partners with individuals, businesses, and creators who want to contribute in a meaningful way: financial support, resources or services, or collaborative efforts that strengthen and extend the work.
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House Needs
Support the physical environment directly: furnishings, training equipment, shared space development, and ongoing improvements. The environment is where alignment happens.
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Houston Expansion
Contribute toward establishing the next house. This supports the development of a consistent, sustainable environment for future residency cycles, extending the work of The Den into a new community of men.
Other ways to give
Check by mail. Make checks payable to The Den. Write to support@dendiscipleship.org for mailing information.
Donor Advised Fund. Grants from a Donor Advised Fund are welcome. Be in touch directly to ensure proper routing and acknowledgment of your gift.
Employer matching. Many employers match charitable contributions. Check with your HR department to double your gift at no additional cost to you.
Gifts of goods or services. In-kind contributions toward house needs are accepted. Be in touch before purchasing to confirm current needs and coordinate logistics.
Tax deductibility
The Den is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All contributions are tax deductible to the full extent permitted by law. A written acknowledgment will be provided for your records. When you give toward a specific need, that is where your gift goes.
support@dendiscipleship.org: general inquiries, application questions, giving, and partnerships. We respond within 2–3 business days.
(281) 231-8218: for time-sensitive questions or to speak with someone directly. Voicemail is monitored and returned promptly.
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Before You Apply
Questions about the process, timing, what to expect, or whether this is the right step. We'd rather talk before you commit than have you wonder.
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Giving & Financial Stewardship
Questions about designated giving, Donor Advised Funds, larger gifts, or sponsoring a man's stay. Write to us and we'll handle it personally.
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Partnerships
Organizations, businesses, and ministry partners who want to collaborate with or support the work of The Den in a meaningful way.
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Media & Press
Interview requests, coverage inquiries, or content collaboration. Please write to us with your publication and request.
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Pastoral Referrals
Referring a man in your church or community who you believe would benefit from the environment The Den provides. We welcome pastoral conversations.
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General Questions
Anything else. If it isn't answered somewhere on this page, send it our way. We're glad to respond directly.
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Prayer & Intercession
Some of the most meaningful support is sustained prayer. If you want to commit to praying for the work of The Den, be in touch and we will connect you with specific, faithful ways to do so.
The mission of Den Discipleship is to restore the daily practice of discipleship, lived together and ordered around Christ. It rests on three pillars, each distinct, each inseparable from the others.
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Faith
Trust beyond personal control
Faith strengthens trust in God beyond personal control. It is cultivated through daily prayer, Scripture, and surrender, as a discipline practiced until it becomes a posture.
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Fortitude
Endurance through consistency
Fortitude develops endurance. This house raises up men who remain steady, disciplined, and consistent, men built to hold through what is difficult.
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Freedom
Clarity born from order
Freedom grows from alignment. As order replaces disorder and clarity replaces confusion, men begin to live with the ease that comes from living inside God's design.
Faith, fortitude, freedom. Trust built beyond our own control.
The Weekend Experience, a three-day weekend
A weekend given to you.
Come and be.
The Weekend Experience is a three-day weekend for men of faith, and it exists to serve you. You are received into a house ordered around Christ, given rest, a place at the table, and the company of brothers who take their walk seriously. The days are yours to step into, and you are looked after the whole time you are in the house. Your host for the weekend is Daniel Harmon.
Before you arrive
Once your place is confirmed, you are given a Care & Connections Coordinator, your personal point of contact, who looks after you. Together you shape the weekend to fit you, and every detail is handled with care, so you arrive to a place already prepared for you.
The men who keep the house are Denizens, who live here for thirty days and serve those who come through it.
“I left more in tune with what God wants than the day I arrived.”A past guest
A place at the table: from $600
Lodging inside the house across the weekend
Every meal, from arrival to departure
Full participation in the life of the house
Direct access to leadership and personal advisement
A Care & Connections Coordinator who looks after you before you arrive
Airport pickup for those who fly in
What it holds
A deposit holds your place. The weekend begins at $600. Your place at the table is held with a deposit toward the weekend. The base covers everything the house provides: lodging, every meal, and the full attention of leadership. From there, the weekend is yours to shape, with personal touches you can add to make it your own.
We never want cost to keep a man who is ready from coming. The deposit is worked out personally, and limited financial aid is available. We will walk through the details together after your application.
Also at The Den
For men who want to give more time to it, the Residential Experience opens the house for a full week.
“One thing I have asked of the Lord, that will I seek after: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life.”Psalm 27:4, ESV
A full week living inside the full rhythm of The Den, from Sunday evening to Saturday morning. A week set apart from the pace you keep, given to prayer, brotherhood, and a life ordered around Christ. Every man shares the same days, and every man leaves changed.
This is the whole rhythm of the house, lived for a full week, with room for the week to settle in.
Before you arrive
Once your place is confirmed, you are given a Care & Connections Coordinator, your personal point of contact, who looks after you. Your questions are answered and the details of your week are handled with care, so you arrive to a place already prepared for you.
6Nights in the houseSunday evening through Saturday morning
2–6Guests each weekSmall by design, every man known
$800Everything providedLodging, meals, and materials
Through the week, our Ministers in Residence are on site to counsel and pray with you.
Men who are ready to step in
The Residential Experience is for men who want to live, even briefly, inside a house ordered around Christ. Some arrive sensing something is missing. Some arrive having built a full life and sensing that success has quieted something they do not want to lose. The house meets every man the same way: fully present, fully engaged, and looked after.
A faith that runs deeper than a full and busy life allows
Time set apart to hear God clearly, away from the noise
Brotherhood with men who take Christ as seriously as their work
A life ordered around Christ
The shape of the week
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Arrive and settle
Check in Sunday evening, meet the house, and step into the rhythm starting Monday morning. No preparation needed beyond a ready spirit.
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Live the rhythm
A full week in the house: prayer, training, Scripture, fellowship, focused work, and nightly Encounter. Every day ordered with purpose.
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Leave sent
Guests leave sent, departing with clarity, accountability, and a community of men to walk alongside them.
Every man known, seen, and looked after
Four to six men each week. The smallness is deliberate: it is what makes real interaction, direct advisement, and meaningful accountability possible. A group this small means every man is known by name, seen in daily life, and engaged with directly by leadership. There is no back row here. Spots are limited and reviewed carefully. Each application is considered with attention to readiness and alignment before any decision is made.
What it holds
A deposit holds your place. The week covers six nights in the house, every meal from Sunday evening to Saturday morning, all materials, airport pickup if you fly in, and direct access to leadership throughout. Once you arrive, nothing further is asked. We never want cost to keep a man who is ready from coming. The deposit is worked out personally, and limited financial aid is available. We will walk through the details together after your application, honestly and without pressure.
Fully present. Fully engaged.
This is a participatory environment. Guests give themselves to the week without reservation, as men who have chosen to be here.
Follow the daily rhythm from morning to evening, without exception
Engage in every scheduled practice: physical, spiritual, and relational
Remain present and accountable to leadership throughout the week
Contribute to the shared environment; the house belongs to everyone in it
The week will give back what you put into it, and often more. Men who arrive with a posture of openness, willingness, and honest readiness tend to leave with the most.
Christ came not to be served, but to serve (Mark 10:45). The One who was in the very form of God took the form of a servant, and on His last night He knelt to wash His disciples' feet and told them to do the same (Philippians 2, John 13). The road to becoming like Him runs straight through service, and there is a quiet greatness on that road. A man is made like his Lord in the work that quietly serves others, and that work is holy.
The ancient houses of the church lived by this. They welcomed every guest as Christ Himself, and counted the daily labor of the house, the cooking and the cleaning and the care of the place, as prayer offered with the hands. A Denizen carries the same conviction. The meal made ready, the room prepared, the table set: each is worship, offered heartily, as for the Lord (Colossians 3:23).
A 30-day residency for men who answer the call to ministry the way Christ did, by serving. Denizens live within the rhythm of the house and carry it from behind, preparing the way for the men who come and keeping the house warm and welcoming. There is a quiet honor in the work, and a man does not walk it and stay the same. To serve like this is to be made more like the One who served first.
30Days of full residencyOne full season within the house
1–4Denizens per cycleIntentionally few, discerned with care
$0Cost for housing and mealsStipend included for the residency
“Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men.”Colossians 3:23, ESV
Is this for you?
This is for the man who longs to be made like Christ and senses it begins in the ordinary work of serving others: the early morning, the set table, the meal made for someone else. It asks only for a willing heart, and it gives back more than it asks.
You belong through service
A Denizen belongs through service. He keeps his own rhythm and his own preparation, and gives himself to the work that lets the house receive its guests well. He prepares the way for the men who come, and finds, as every servant of Christ has, that the one who pours out is the one who is filled.
Before the house wakes, he gives himself to Scripture and study, so that when the men arrive he is ready to serve them well and help them along their way.
Much of a servant’s finest work is never seen, and God sees all of it.
This season is designed to
Build a life ordered around Christ
Grow in faithfulness and care for others
Deepen your walk through daily practice
Serve the mission and the men who come
Step toward the ministry God is calling you to
Ready to show up fully
This is for men who are willing to show up fully, and let that willingness be the starting point. A willing heart is enough to begin.
You want a life ordered around your faith
You want to serve in the daily work of the house and be shaped by it
You want to give yourself generously to others
You want to learn to serve the way Christ served
Daily life in the house
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Prayer and Scripture
Each day begins anchored in God's word and communal prayer, the center of the house.
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Household care
Rotating duties, including cleaning, setup, turnovers, and meal prep among the rest, each done with care. A house kept well is an offering, to God, to the brothers, and to every guest who walks in.
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Guidance and encouragement
Steady, honest guidance as you grow. You are supported, encouraged, and never left to figure it out alone.
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Personal reflection
Quiet time to process what God is building, and what He is asking you to lay down.
The work of the house
Across the month, the work rotates. It includes the kitchen and meal prep, setup and turnovers, cleaning and the care of the grounds, welcoming those who arrive, and whatever else the house needs in a given week. A Denizen learns every corner of serving a house, and meets Christ in each of them.
A different kind of internship
The Den gives you a life to live in.
Alignment happens through presence and practice.
Most internships
The Den: Denizen
Classroom or cohort-based learning
Residential, lived-in alignment
Attendance as participation
Daily rhythm and shared responsibility
Mentorship scheduled on a calendar
Guidance woven into everyday life
Faith as one module among many
Christ as the foundation of everything
Certificate at the end
A steadier way of living that stays
Focused, not burdened
The Denizen residency is structured so that financial need is never a barrier to a man who is called to serve and to lead here. Housing, meals, and a stipend are fully provided so that focus remains on the season itself.
What's covered
Housing and meals are fully provided for the 30-day residency. A stipend is also included, allowing Denizens to remain focused on the rhythm of the house, their responsibilities, and their time within the environment without financial distraction.
Your responsibility
Personal expenses outside of housing and meals remain the responsibility of the Denizen. Outside work or commitments are discouraged during this time as a matter of wisdom. The season asks for your full presence.
Daniel serves as Lead Den Host, and as Den Leader to the Denizens, with disciplined obedience and a clear sense of calling. At eighteen, he discerned his call to ministry. By twenty, he stepped away from familiarity to pursue that calling fully, a path marked by decisive obedience and intentional preparation.
Originally from Indiana, Daniel brings both warmth and resolve into the house. He carries the daily rhythm of the house and hosts the men who come for the weekend. He is known for strengthening individuals through structure and encouragement. His leadership reflects a commitment to building foundations that last.
Disciplined obedience as the foundation of leadership
Certified personal trainer, body and spirit integrated
Dedicated season of alignment prior to stepping into leadership
Serves under pastoral and elder oversight
Known for consistency, humility, and seriousness of purpose
Originally from California, Noah carries an appreciation for the outdoors and the discipline that comes with physical stewardship. His commitment to health and fitness reflects a broader pursuit of strength expressed through consistency and daily habits.
An app developer, Noah integrates his commitment to health with Scripture in the apps he has built. He approaches life with curiosity, exploring creative projects while remaining grounded in his desire to grow in faith.
“You are the light of the world.”Matthew 5:14–16
App developer, building with purpose
Physical stewardship rooted in consistency
Pursuing YWAM missions following his time at The Den
Former Denizen, Texas
Zach Pickard
Zachary Pickard served as a Denizen with a developing sense of calling and a growing commitment to consistency. Based in Texas and completing his senior year of high school, Zachary has spent the past several years building his faith with increasing intentionality.
He carries a strong sense of justice, shaping his pursuit of law and his involvement in Mock Trial, SkillsUSA, and related activities. His decision to step forward reflects a deeper commitment to alignment and accountability.
Completing senior year of high school
Mock Trial, SkillsUSA, leading with conviction
Strong sense of justice, pursuing law
Growing in alignment, structure, and shared accountability
Who carries the house
Anchored in Scripture. Accountable in practice.
Pastoral oversight provides spiritual oversight and accountability to the Den Hosts, in direct and ongoing conversation with them. It keeps the house anchored in Scripture and historic Christian discipleship, and offers counsel and covering to the whole leadership.
“Discipleship here is shepherded.”
Areas of experience
Church planting
Board governance
Worship leadership
Long-term discipleship development
This team carries decades of combined experience across ministry and leadership environments.
Elder, Christ Family Church
Pastor Tim Oakley
Tim Oakley serves as Elder with a steady and grounded presence. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Houston and a Master of Divinity from the Houston Graduate School of Theology, a background that combines theological depth with practical understanding of people.
Tim serves as Assistant Pastor at Christ Family Church while working professionally as a Director of Sales in the food distribution industry. This balance reflects both shepherding and stewardship in practice, a life marked by generosity, discernment, and quiet strength.
B.A. Psychology, University of Houston
M.Div., Houston Graduate School of Theology
Assistant Pastor, Christ Family Church
Director of Sales, food distribution industry
Over twenty years investing in family and marriage
Guards doctrinal integrity and brings discernment to the house
