Classes Held Virtually via Zoom

Program Dates: January 18 – April 12
Time: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Graduation: April 24

ABOUT MEN OF ARMOR
Restoring the Man. Rebuilding the Mind. Renewing the Purpose.

Men of Armor is a safe, confidential, faith-centered program created for men who are ready to confront what has been buried beneath strength, silence, responsibility, pressure, and survival.

This program focuses on restoring the man from the inside out—rebuilding self-worth, restoring a healthy sense of identity and ego, and renewing the mind through biblical principles and practical tools.

Through honest conversations, Scripture, personal reflection, accountability, and brotherhood, men will address areas such as emotional wounds, identity, forgiveness, relationships, fatherhood, responsibility, faith, purpose, leadership, and legacy.

Men of Armor challenges men to examine the thoughts, experiences, and patterns that have shaped who they have become while developing a renewed mindset for who God has called them to be.

This is a place where men can take off the armor without losing their strength. There is no judgment and no shame—only an opportunity to rebuild, refocus, and move forward with greater confidence, clarity, discipline, and purpose.

Men of Armor is about restoring the man, rebuilding the mind, and renewing his purpose—one man, one decision, and one generation at a time.

🎓 MEN OF ARMOR GRADUATION
Graduation Date: April 24
Graduation Fee: $75 per graduate
Payment Deadline: March 26

Graduation is an opportunity to celebrate your commitment, healing, growth, and completion of the Men of Armor journey.

YOUR GRADUATION EXPERIENCE INCLUDES:
🎓 Participation in the official graduation ceremony
📸 Professional headshot
🎥 360° photo booth experience
🍽️ Food for the graduate and up to 10 guests
💜 Special recognition of your healing journey
🎉 Celebration with family, friends, fellow graduates, and the SWAT Inc. community

CAP & GOWN REQUIREMENT
Each graduate is responsible for purchasing a purple cap and gown from Amazon. The official ordering link will be provided closer to graduation.

IMPORTANT: The $75 graduation fee must be paid in full by March 26 to participate in the graduation celebration.

Graduation represents more than completing a program. It represents the courage to confront what was hidden beneath the armor, embrace healing, continue growing, and move forward with renewed purpose.

You did the work. You stayed the course. Now it is time to celebrate the man beneath the armor.

MEN OF ARMOR
Heal. Grow. Rebuild. Lead.

WHAT IS A MEN OF ARMOR GROUP SESSION?
A Men of Armor Group Session is a safe, confidential, and supportive space where men come together with others who may be facing similar life challenges, pressures, responsibilities, and personal struggles.

These sessions give men an opportunity to have honest conversations, share experiences, listen to one another, gain practical tools, and receive encouragement and accountability from other men who understand that sometimes strength requires taking off the armor.

Our group sessions are designed to promote trust, respect, brotherhood, personal responsibility, and growth. Every man is encouraged to participate at his own pace while respecting the experiences and privacy of others.

Through biblical principles, guided discussions, reflection, and practical exercises, Men of Armor focuses on restoring the man, rebuilding identity and confidence, renewing the mind, strengthening relationships, and rediscovering purpose.

This is a judgment-free environment where every man deserves to be heard, respected, and valued.

THE MEN OF ARMOR STANDARD
What is shared in the group stays in the group.
Respect every man's story.
Listen without judgment.
Speak with honesty.
Accept accountability.
Encourage your brother.
Come ready to rebuild and grow.

Take Off the Armor. Renew the Mind. Rebuild the Man. Restore the Purpose.

MEN OF ARMOR
CONDUCT & RELATIONSHIPS
Men of Armor is committed to maintaining a safe, confidential, respectful, and accountable environment where every man has the opportunity to participate, rebuild, renew his mind, and grow without judgment.

To protect the integrity of the group and the trust established among participants, every member is expected to follow these standards:

1. CONFIDENTIALITY
What is shared in Men of Armor stays in Men of Armor.

Personal stories, experiences, struggles, conversations, and information shared during group sessions must not be discussed, repeated, posted, recorded, or shared with individuals outside of the group.

Confidentiality is essential to building trust and creating a space where men can speak openly.

2. RESPECT & BROTHERHOOD
Every participant will be treated with dignity and respect.

Disrespectful, threatening, intimidating, discriminatory, or intentionally disruptive behavior will not be tolerated. Men may have different experiences and perspectives while still respecting one another.

We do not tear another man down while he is rebuilding.

3. ALCOHOL & DRUG-FREE PARTICIPATION
Participants must not attend Men of Armor sessions while under the influence of alcohol, illegal drugs, or other substances that impair their ability to participate safely and appropriately.

Alcohol and illegal drug use are prohibited during all Men of Armor sessions and program activities.

4. RESPECT EACH MAN'S JOURNEY
Every man's story is different.

Participants are expected to respect the thoughts, emotions, experiences, boundaries, and personal growth of fellow members. Listen without judgment, avoid unnecessary interruptions, and allow each man the opportunity to speak for himself.

5. HEALTHY BOUNDARIES & RELATIONSHIPS
Men of Armor is a space for brotherhood, accountability, restoration, and personal development.

Participants are expected to maintain appropriate boundaries with fellow members and facilitators throughout the program. Relationships or interactions that interfere with the safety, trust, confidentiality, or purpose of the group are not permitted.

6. ACCOUNTABILITY
Each participant is responsible for his own words, actions, decisions, and behavior.

Accountability is not punishment—it is an important part of becoming the man you are committed to becoming.

7. PARTICIPATION
Participants are encouraged to attend consistently, arrive prepared, participate respectfully, complete assigned reflections or activities, and contribute to an environment where every man has an opportunity to grow.

THE MEN OF ARMOR BROTHERHOOD CODE
Protect the confidentiality.
Respect the brotherhood.
Honor every man's story.
Accept accountability.
Maintain healthy boundaries.
Come ready to rebuild.

Restoring the Man. Rebuilding the Mind. Renewing the Purpose.

MEN OF ARMOR
PARTICIPANT CONSENT & AGREEMENT
By signing below, I acknowledge that I have reviewed and understand the Men of Armor Group Session expectations, Brotherhood Code of Conduct, confidentiality requirements, participation guidelines, and relationship boundaries.

I voluntarily agree to participate in Men of Armor and commit to maintaining an environment of respect, confidentiality, accountability, brotherhood, and personal responsibility.

I understand that I am responsible for my own words, actions, decisions, and conduct while participating in the program.

I agree to respect the privacy, experiences, thoughts, emotions, and personal stories of every participant and understand that information shared within the group is expected to remain confidential, except where disclosure may be required by law or necessary to address an immediate safety concern.

I acknowledge that I have been given an opportunity to ask questions regarding Men of Armor, its expectations, and my participation. Any questions I have asked have been answered clearly and to my satisfaction.

By signing below, I confirm that I understand these expectations and agree to follow the guidelines established by Survivors With A Testimony, Inc. (S.W.A.T.) and the Men of Armor program.

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SIGNATURE & COMMITMENT
By signing below, I confirm that the information I have provided is true and accurate. I understand the expectations, guidelines, confidentiality requirements, and commitment required to participate in Men of Armor.

I agree to honor the brotherhood, respect the journey of every man, maintain appropriate boundaries, accept personal accountability, and actively participate in the process of restoring the man, rebuilding the mind, and renewing the purpose.

My signature represents my commitment to show up, do the work, respect the process, and become intentional about the man I am becoming.