Guardian Academy
Forming men of identity, character, and daily obedience.
A faith-rooted brotherhood that walks men through a clear ladder — from a 4-week cohort to lifelong accountability to an earned inner circle. No shortcuts. No spectators.
Step One
Burden & Brotherhood
A 4-week cohort that forms men in identity, character, and daily obedience — then sends them forward with a clear standard. This is the barrier to entry and the shared foundation for everything that follows.
Who are you right now? Establish an honest starting point — your strengths, your gaps, your story.
Define what you stand for. Name your top 5 character attributes and write definitions you can live by.
Build your daily and weekly standards — the non-negotiable rhythms that keep you grounded and moving.
Pull it all together. Write your Purpose Statement. Prepare to lead, serve, and carry the standard forward.
Graduation deliverables — the artifacts that define who you are and how you live.
Graduates receive a free 30-day trial in The Watchmen — the ongoing brotherhood where men live the standard long-term.
Step Two
The Watchmen
Lighting the Beacons for Christ
The ongoing brotherhood for men who completed the cohort. This is where men live the standard long-term through accountability, leadership, and discipline.
Included free for 30 days after cohort graduation. Converts to paid ongoing membership unless you opt out.
Accountability and direction — men sharpen men.
Cumulative challenges with brackets. Show up or fall behind.
Men lead prayer, check-ins, and service actions. Leadership is practiced, not talked about.
Especially for men being considered for The Mighty Men — guided, intentional growth.
Earned, not given
The Mighty Men
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Inside Guardian Academy, there's an earned brotherhood called The Mighty Men. It isn't purchased and it isn't applied for — it's recognized through proven fruit.
Men are mentored, vetted, and must be nominated for admission. The path begins in Burden & Brotherhood, then continues in The Watchmen.
The Founder
Tyler Mace
- Follower of The Way
- Husband
- Father
- Worship Leader
- Public Speaker
- Pararescueman