“He split the rocks in the wilderness and gave them drink abundantly as from the deep.”
Psalm 78:15
Split Rock Life - Residential Discipleship & Life-Formation Program
A residential discipleship and life-formation program designed to help men rebuild their lives through discipline, instruction, and obedience.
Our Mission
The Journey of Every Healthy Man
The journey of every healthy man follows the biblical pattern of leaving Egypt, passing through the wilderness, and entering the promised land.
Egypt
Life of Bondage
Represents a life of bondage to sin—drugs, alcohol, pornography, violence, laziness, fear, and any pattern that holds a man in captivity.
The Wilderness
Season of Formation
A place of cleansing from former ways of life and a time of discipline, instruction, and responsibility. Here, a man learns how to live rightly—before God, within himself, and among other men.
The Promised Land
Restored Life
A restored life marked by peace, stability, health, and right relationships—with God, family, and community. Not merely a place of arrival, but a life built and maintained through principles learned in the wilderness.
The Rock at Horeb
The name Split Rock Life refers to the rock at Horeb in the wilderness, where God provided living water. In that place, removed from their former life, the people were sustained, instructed, and prepared to become a free people able to walk in the promises of God.
The program is built on the belief that men are formed through challenge, guidance, and responsibility, and that this is best accomplished in an environment that is set apart from their former patterns so they can focus on transformation.
“Life is a craft that must be learned.”
The Program
Residential Structure
Each house functions as a small community of men learning to live responsibly together while undergoing formation.
Residential Living
Men live in small residential communities called Houses. Each house accommodates approximately twelve men, creating an environment of brotherhood and accountability.
The Forge
A dedicated activities center for instruction, training, fellowship, and development. Physical strength, endurance, and self-control are treated as part of the formation of the men.
Group Development
Structured discussions, accountability meetings, and peer development sessions allow men to process challenges together and reinforce the standards of the program.
Community Kitchen
Shared meals foster connectedness, brotherhood, and community among the men as they learn to live responsibly together.
Our Houses
Each house is given a place-style name to feel like a real place rather than a program unit, helping men develop a sense of connection and responsibility to the community where they live.
Formation Structure
The Builder's Path
Just as a builder learns through apprenticeship, responsibility, correction, and the guidance of experienced craftsmen, men grow through structured leadership, personal discipline, brotherhood, and service to others.
The Owner
Christ is the Rock and the Foundation. The Owner sets the objectives and directs the work through the Holy Spirit. All authority, structure, truth, and restoration within Split Rock Life ultimately flows from Him.
The GC
Responsible for the vision, structure, and leadership development of the entire program. Trains and develops foremen and superintendents, maintains the standards, and ensures the long-term health and direction of Split Rock Life.
Superintendents
A senior leader responsible for the health and operation of multiple houses. Superintendents support and supervise foremen, maintain consistency across houses, and assist in the development of future leaders.
Foremen
A journeyman who has been entrusted with leadership responsibility. The foreman leads the house, maintains order, supports the development of the men under his care, and ensures that the standards of the program are followed.
Journeymen
A man who has developed stability and understanding within the program. Journeymen continue their own growth while assisting apprentices and helping reinforce the standards of the house.
Apprentices
The entry level of the program. An apprentice is a man learning the foundations of discipline, responsibility, and trust. Apprentices are under instruction and are focused on rebuilding their lives.
Start Your Journey
Application Inquiry
If you or someone you know is ready to begin the journey of transformation, start by filling out this inquiry form. Our team will be in touch to discuss the next steps.
What to Expect
- 1.Submit your inquiry form
- 2.Initial phone conversation with our team
- 3.In-person meeting to assess fit
- 4.Begin your journey at Split Rock Life
All inquiries are confidential. We understand that reaching out takes courage, and we're here to help guide you through this process with care and discretion.
Partner With Us
Support the Mission
Split Rock Life depends on the generosity of individuals and organizations who believe in the transformation of men. There are many ways to support our mission.
Financial Partnership
Your financial support helps sustain the program, maintain our houses, and ensure men have access to the formation they need.
Housing Support
Help us expand our capacity by supporting the acquisition and renovation of new residential properties.
Skilled Volunteers
Share your expertise as a subcontractor—counselors, tradesmen, teachers, and other professionals who can contribute to the formation of our men.
Prayer Partnership
Join our prayer network and commit to interceding for the men in our program and the mission of Split Rock Life.
Get In Touch
Contact Us
Whether you're interested in learning more about our program, seeking help for yourself or someone you know, or looking to support our mission, we'd love to hear from you.