Bury The
Old Man
Is this really the life
you were made for?
You’ve worked hard. Provided well. Checked every box the world said would bring meaning.
But somewhere in the silence—between boardrooms, ballfields, and burnout—you’ve felt it:
There has to be more.
Men today are drowning in distraction, isolated in achievement, and spiritually numb. We've traded identity for image, brotherhood for busyness, and calling for control.
We’re living safe. But not surrendered.
We’re busy. But not bold.
We’re managing. But not multiplying anything that will outlive us.
calling men back to
the crucified life
“I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me.” Galatians 2:20
Dead Man Revival exists to awaken men to a Kingdom vision for their lives, one that begins with surrender and ends with eternal impact.
We’re not interested in hype, hustle, or hollow religion.
We’re here for the men who want real transformation.
Through Scripture-fueled devotionals, high-commitment formation groups, bold teaching, and brotherhood forged in truth, we’re raising a generation of men who are dead to self and alive in Christ.
If you’ve felt the tension...
If you’re ready for more...
It’s time to bury the old man and walk in new life.
The Dead Man’s Path
1 - Accept the Challenge.
21 Days to die to the old and live in the new.
Short daily readings, confessions, and practices delivered online and on demand. Start today—no signups required to meet in person.
5–10 minutes a day
Scripture-anchored, practice-based
A simple on-ramp into the Dead Man way
The book that started the movement.
Dead Man Manifesto: 10 Confessions of a Kingdom Leader is the backbone of everything we do.
Read it, mark it up, and begin writing your own manifesto as you go.
Ten confessions of a Kingdom leader
Stories, Scripture, and concrete practices
Built to spark surrender and action
2 - WRITE YOUR MANIFESTO.
3 - START a Group.
Gather brothers. Walk the path together.
Dead Man Groups are free, 10-week groups that meet locally to work through Dead Man Manifesto with Participant/Leader Guides.
5–15 men, meeting weekly or bi-weekly
Simple format: Scripture, honest discussion, one action
Free guides + monthly support calls for leaders
Don’t want another surface-level study? Lead a brotherhood.
When you’re ready for the deep work.
Formation Cohorts are our high-commitment, paid, 12-man cohorts (three levels, ~3 months each) designed to forge identity, habits, fluency, and calling.
Level 1: Foundation (Tenets + Disciplines)
Level 2: Fluency (Scripture + Spiritual Gifts)
Level 3: Convergence (Warfare + Kingdom Leadership)
These cohorts are designed for men who are stepping into or already hold significant leadership roles in their business, community, or church, and recognize the need for deeper formation to finish well.
4 - JOIN A COHORT.
Partner With Us
The Courtney family has given themselves fully to the mission of awakening and forming men across America.
In 2025, they sold their home, moved into an RV, and began traveling coast to coast to disciple men, equip groups, and serve leaders wherever God opens a door.
Their days are spent gathering with men’s groups, hosting retreats in the mountains, meeting one-on-one with men in crisis, and driving long stretches to do it all again in a new city. This is a full-time mission lived as a family on the road, in obedience, and by faith.
Join us in standing with them as monthly partners in this work.
FAQs
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Dead Man Revival is a discipleship movement for men who are ready to die to self and follow Jesus with everything. We help men form the mind of Christ through high-commitment formation groups, spiritual disciplines, and accountable brotherhood.
We're not here to entertain or impress. We're here to form men into apprentices of Jesus. -
We serve men who are hungry for more than church attendance and surface-level faith.
Most are in their 30s to 60s, in a season of reassessing their lives, and asking:
What does it really mean to follow Jesus as a man, husband, father, and leader?
You don’t have to have it all figured out—you just have to be ready to go deeper. -
Our spiritual formation cohorts are not casual gatherings. They're designed to help men walk with Jesus through real accountability, spiritual disciplines, and biblical truth—with strong support from a trained facilitator.
These cohorts require:
Weekly attendance and personal engagement
Practice of spiritual habits between sessions
Honest accountability and a willingness to grow
A financial investment
Why the cost?
Because your spiritual formation matters.
The investment we’re making in each man is significant and our facilitators are committed to shepherding you with focus, time, and intentionality. You're not just joining a group. You're entering a process that has the potential to change everything. -
Each event is different, but the purpose is the same: to awaken men to what’s real and call them to live surrendered lives in Christ.
Expect teaching, worship, space to reflect, and a clear next step.
We don’t gather just to consume. We gather to respond. -
We’re open to partnerships with pastors and local churches.
If you’re interested in bringing Dead Man Revival to your area, reach out and we’ll talk about it. -
Dead Man Revival was founded by Joe Courtney, a leadership coach and spiritual formation mentor with a passion for helping men live fully surrendered to Christ. While Joe is often visible at events and in our content, the ministry is not built around one man.
We’re led by a Board of committed Christian men who carry biblical conviction, Spirit-filled wisdom, and a shared vision for discipleship and revival. Their role is to guard the mission, provide spiritual and strategic oversight, and ensure everything we do reflects the heart of Christ.
We’re also supported by a trusted Advisory Council of pastors, leaders, and seasoned men of faith who speak into our direction, offerings, and spiritual integrity.
This isn’t a solo effort—it’s a brotherhood, led by a team of men who are living the message we preach.
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Dead Man Revival is fully supported by generous donors who partner with us to awaken and form men across America. Every gift goes directly toward discipling men, hosting retreats, equipping groups, developing resources, and carrying the message of surrender into new cities and communities.
At this time, our highest priority is raising full-time missionary support for the Courtney family. Joe, Sheena, and their four daughters have sold their home, moved into an RV, and now travel coast to coast discipling men, launching groups, and serving leaders wherever God opens a door. Monthly partners make it possible for them to live on mission and sustain this work.
If you believe in what God is doing through Dead Man Revival, we invite you to join the team that carries this mission forward. Learn more here.