TriCord

Encouragement -- Support -- Confidentiality

TriCord was created to help men in the "To Be" steps of their Christian walk:

to be Christ like,

to be Godly men,

to be faithful husbands,

to be loving parents,

to be priests in their homes,

to be servants in the Body of Christ,

to be men of integrity in the workplace and community.

But as much as men want to become like Christ, most of them are struggling with the flesh, and from Sunday to Sunday they are going it alone.  They attempt to face the many daily spiritual and personal challenges all by themselves.  When "going it alone," it allows us to live secretive lives in many respects. This often results in making poor decisions, living broken lives, shattering important relationships, and a falling away from God's will for us.  The world teaches us to be strong, independent and self-reliant.  But if we stay on this track to be self-made, we will never experience the joy and success of being God-made.

          Men face more temptation today than ever before. Enticements to sin are all over the media, from film to television to magazines. Many men are struggling with secret sins and addictions, which they are hiding from everyone. These secrets are damaging their integrity, their relationships, and their lives. Perhaps the most accessible vehicle for secret sin is Internet pornography. According to our research 46% of Christian men are hooked on this medium, because it is part of their secret live and no one knows they are doing it (see the Survey under the Home tab above). Men need the opportunity to develop trusting and confidential relationships with other men like themselves who can encourage them to be available, vulnerable, accountable and honest in how they live their lives.

           TriCord is based on Ecclesiastes 4:12, "And one standing alone can be attacked and defeated, but two can stand back-to-back and conquer; three is even better, for a triple-braided cord is not easily broken."  TriCords are small accountability groups consisting of at least two, but not more than four men who meet weekly.  These men meet at coffee shops, homes, parks, offices, wherever is comfortable and familiar. Most important it must be an environment where confidentiality is possible.  The men visit, talk about what is going on with their lives, and present areas that need prayer. After they have developed trusting relationships with each other they review issues where they agree to be held accountable in their effort to become more like Christ.  TriCord compliments what the men receive on Sundays in addition to getting to the core of each member's daily lives.

The men who become TriCord members benefit from the new relationships they develop.  They benefit from helping other men work out situations, previously thought hopeless. New trust and honor is created.  The families of the TriCord members benefit by witnessing that their spouse, father, brother or son is growing significantly in Christ.  The church benefits greatly by witnessing these men grow in Christ and becoming leaders in their homes and in their churches.  The workplace benefits from these men through their honesty and strong work ethic.  The community benefits, because when a man walks with God, he gives of himself and strives to help others in and out of the church.  TriCord will bring hope to any man, no matter where he is in his walk with God.

The TriCord Journal is a tool that the men use for guidance in their weekly meetings. The purpose of the meeting is to give encouragement, support and accountability, in an atmosphere of confidentiality, through trusting relationships with other men. Each man has his own TriCord Journal. In Section One of the journal we discuss how to get started.  Included in Section Two are complete guidelines for each meeting. "Journal My Journey" is a reminder to spend time in God's Word and in prayer every day.  In Section Three is a complete outline of the "Twelve Characteristics of a Godly Man." There are others tools to help each man on the TriCord accomplish his purpose of becoming more Christ-like. TriCord meetings are not to be used as Bible Studies or Book Studies. Study groups have a different function and focus.

Read the following TriCord Testimonials....

"It is reassuring to know that when the pressures of business and family create too much stress, I can rely on my TriCord to faithfully pray. That helps me give everything to the Lord and trust Him for the needed results."
-----Mike Boone, CEO, World-wide Distributor of Aircraft Parts, Valencia, CA

"In my TriCord a Jewish chef gave his life to the Lord. A big part of his decision was based on our group's honesty, caring attitude, and willingness to answer his many questions without judging. In addition, we have witnessed the life of a former drug addict change from financial hardship to success in business."
-----John Wolitarsky, Partner, Civil Engineering Firm, Culver City, CA

"In the past ten years, I have found immeasurable benefit from participation with my TriCord. I cannot imagine how a man can be successful in his business and family life without this type of relationship and accountability."
-----Joseph Garcia, Senior Executive, Construction Management, Pasadena, CA

"Being in a TriCord with men that I know I can trust helps me be transparent, open and honest with what is going on in my life. This allows them to keep me accountable for my Christ-honoring lifestyle commitments."
-----Kenneth Dobson, Owner, Coranodo Automotive Consultants, Coranodo Island, CA

"My TriCord allows me the opportunity to have non-judgmental prayer support and confidentiality from men I trust with sensitive issues."
-----Steve Graham, Financial Services Executive, Saugus, CA

"I travel coast-to-coast speaking to students on Jr. High through college campuses on the issues of abstinence. It is very important to me to know that my TriCord is praying for me and holding me accountable for the way I live my life at home and on the road."
-----Howard Flaherty, National Motivational Speaker, Dallas, TX

"I like being able to share my good times and my bad times with the men in my TriCord that I know really care about me. Men who know the Word and are willing to pray for me every day and who hold me accountable for the way I walk with the Lord."
-----Stanton Rutledge, Corporate Executive, Entertainment Industry, Stevenson Ranch, CA

"My TriCord helped me accept Jesus Christ as my Savior. I thank God for their patience and prayers."    -----Ken Kline, Executive Chef, Van Nuys, CA

For information on how you can get involved with a TriCord in your area or to establish TriCord within your church's men's ministry, please call (661) 993-2306.

Visit the "Resources" page to purchase the TriCord Journal for your small group.