“93% of pastors have no plan to combat the greatest enemy to growth in their church. Let’s change that.”
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Introducing Katharos.
Katharos is an eight-week small group curriculum for men who want to put pornography in the past — for good.
Blaine walks men through the eight transformation practices that liberated him from a lifetime of sexual addiction.
This groundbreaking training program beautifully merges sound behavior science with the life-altering teachings of Jesus.
You can become a certified Katharos Coach today.
Check out a FREE DEMO of the first training video below!
FREE DEMO OF KATHAROS STATION ONE
This is the first of eight training videos in the eight-week Katharos Masterclass for Men. To become a Group Facilitator for Katharos, CLICK HERE. To order your own individual Katharos program, CLICK HERE.
Katharos fully equips you to walk men into freedom.
Proven Model.
Blaine has personally coached hundreds of men out of porn and into freedom, using the Katharos model.
Leader Training.
Each Katharos curriculum includes a Leader Training video and Manual.
Five-star Resources.
Components for Katharos include eight film-quality videos, full color workbooks and weekly declaration cards.
Ongoing Support.
Katharos churches and coaches have anytime access to Blaine and his team, along with monthly online training.
Pastors and Leaders are Talking
““Blaine Bartel is an incredible writer and teacher, but more than anything he is a man transformed. I’ve not come across anything as powerful or as practical for men as Katharos. Blaine’s is a message of freedom and his life’s story are keys to unlocking the bondage of lust, porn, and shame. Every man should go through this study and every church should make it a feature of their ministry to men.”
— Pastor Lee Martin, Church on the Move
“In a day and time where all the efforts of behavior modification have failed us, Katharos offers a refreshing opportunity to see the hearts of men transported from the inside out. True change!”
— Pastor Dave Mudd, Hope Collective
“I was excited for the opportunity to introduce Katharos to men in our church. The process to resurrection is a difficult one and Blaine has laid out a powerful and Spirit-filled process that our men are finding freedom in. I can't recommend it enough!”
— Pastor Mike Womer, Relevant Faith Church
“Katharos changes lives because it addresses the core issue in pornography’s addictive behavior - the heart of man. Unlike other programs that focus on behavior modification, Katharos challenges men to experience real resurrection. I saw lives change as a Katharos group leader!”
— Jeff Stone, Certified Katharos Coach
The Eight Stations of Katharos
01 THE CROSS
The gateway to resurrection is knowing what needs to die in us.
05 THE HEALING
When our hidden pain is healed, the need to medicate with porn diminishes.
02 THE EYE
If our boundaries are not unreasonable, our work will be unsuccessful.
06 THE SOUL
While we can’t avoid our triggers, we can empty the chamber of it’s bullets.
03 THE TREASURE
We will never master our thoughts until the heart is re-treasured.
07 THE CHURCH
The Jesus community is the greatest curative force for addiction in our lives.
04 THE TRUTH
The truth cannot set us free until we confront the lies that hold us hostage.
08 THE GARDENER
Katharos is more than quitting porn, it’s about reimagining a resurrected life.
Katharos Apparatus
Full Color Katharos Workbook
Eight Study Stations
Support Notes for each Video
Set of Eight Declaration Cards for each Man
Sturdy Cardstock
Handcrafted Cross for each Man
Eight Film Quality Training Videos
Leader Training Video
Katharos Leader Training Guide (PDF)
Katharos Promotional Package, including the inspirational Katharos film trailer, “Live Free.”
Get your Katharos Masterclass Today.
Katharos for Men
73% of men in America struggle with porn monthly.
7% of churches provide actual help for these men.
Men are dropping out of faith and service in the church at record rates. The number one reason? Most are living in the shame and hopelessness of a porn addiction. And most pastors have no idea what to do about it. After five years of development and fifty thousand dollars of research and production, we are thrilled to introduce Katharos®.
Built for local churches who want to build a new generation of men.
FAQs
What are the advantages of a church providing Katharos training for their men?
First, you will immediately become a church that becomes a lifeline to men drowning in porn in your congregation and or community. But more than that, you will begin to see how significant the impact men who are free from the shame of porn can make in your local church. The Group Katharos Masterclass is a must for every church that is serious about discipling its men!
Is Blaine available to facilitate the launch of Katharos in a church?
As his schedule allows, Blaine will spend a weekend with a church, training Katharos leaders, speaking to the men of the church, and personally launching and leading the first Katharos group meeting that Sunday night. Click here for all the details.
Is there a way for us to cover the cost of investing in Katharos?
Yes. One of the most important things you can do in launching the Katharos Masterclass is to ask each man to invest in their quest for freedom. Simply invite each man to contribute $20 (or whatever you like) to create “buy-in” and cover the cost of the materials.
Can an Individual be certified to lead a Katharos Group?
Yes. The Group Katharos Masterclass program is designed for men who desire to coach other men into freedom. You can start with a group of three of thirteen. Use your contacts and social media to let others know Katharos is available to them!
I want to go through Katharos for my own personal growth and freedom. Is that possible?
Yes. We have a Personal Katharos Masterclass specifically designed for an individual man to study through the videos and workbook. Whether you are struggling with pornography, or simply want to take the class for preventive purposes, it will armor you up for battle!
Can I lead a Katharos Group if I am still struggling myself?
Absolutely. We have discovered the men who begin facilitating a Katharos group grow stronger and actually accelerate their freedom journey. The vulnerability of letting your men know this is a work in progress for you too, will speak volumes about your leadership and humility.
What is the best way to promote Katharos to men in our church?
Our recommendation is to speak on the issue of lust at a gathering of the men in your church. Plan a night of grilling steaks or burgers, (incentive for them to come) and then challenge them to put porn behind them once and for all. Our experience has been — to be bold about this. Remove the stigma and shame and tell them we are all in this together. Share the date, show the Katharos promo video, and sign them up!
How do you provide ongoing training and support?
Blaine has an online training program for men who want longer term support, training and encouragement in thier journey. Learn all about The Collective here.
Can I order extra workbooks, declaration cards, and crosses?
Of course, You will find all the re-ordering links for resources on this page.
How do I access the Katharos training videos?
Our Katharos training videos are accessed on our private online platform. After your purchase of the Katharos Masterclass, you will receive the link and password for personal access.
Do you provide a PDF file of the workbook?
We do not. For this simple reason. We want each man that participates to have his own personal workbook where he can take notes, do journal work, and hold onto as a long-term resource. Our experience has been that printed copies of PDF notes tend to get lost and are not valued as highly as a top-shelf workbook.
Should we offer the Katharos Masterclass more than one time?
Absolutely. We recommend churches offer the training class twice a year, once in the spring and again in the fall.