named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Annual Retreats
Large-scale gatherings that bring together hundreds of men for worship, teaching, and fellowship; started with 45 men in 1999 and grew to 750 attendees by 2008
Local Chapter Gatherings
Weekly in-person meetings hosted in homes or community spaces where men gather for fellowship, discussion, and spiritual growth
NCS Just Show Up Book Club
Weekly virtual book club meetings offering a space for reflection, conversation, and personal growth with no homework or pressure
NCS Prayer Call
Bi-weekly phone-based prayer gatherings held on Wednesday mornings for men to connect and pray together
NCS Virtual Chapter Meeting (VCM)
National virtual events featuring guest speakers and conversations on faith, life, and leadership, open to all NCS participants
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Spiritual Development & Meditation Programs 1 activity
- Hosts annual retreats for men to deepen spiritual and personal developmentOrganizes annual retreats that expanded from 45 participants in 1999 to 750 participants in 2008, providing immersive experiences focused on spiritual growth and community building.
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Literary Events & Workshops 1 activity
- Hosts virtual programs including book clubs and chapter meetingsOffers ongoing virtual engagement through a weekly book club on Tuesdays and Virtual Chapter Meetings featuring conversations with public figures on faith, personal struggle, and success, providing accessible spaces for reflection and growth.
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Regular Religious Worship Services 1 activity
- Organizes bi-weekly prayer calls for membersHosts prayer calls on the first and third Wednesdays of each month at 8:00 AM ET to support spiritual connection and fellowship among members.
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Interfaith and Spiritual Dialogue Programs 1 activity
- Produces a blog series featuring personal reflections on faith and personal growthCreates and publishes 'The Journey' blog series, which includes personal reflections from members on faith, relationships, and personal growth.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Facilitates small-group engagement through Energy GroupsEstablished Energy Groups in 2004 to maintain meaningful, small-group connections as weekly attendance reached 200 men, supporting deeper relationships and spiritual growth.
- Hosts weekly in-person gatherings for men to build friendships and support one another in faithOrganizes weekly Thursday gatherings over coffee and breakfast where men encourage, challenge, and support one another in life and faith; attendance grew from 40–50 to over 100 following a 2000 event featuring evangelist Luis Palau.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$644K
Contributions & grants$487K76%
Program service revenue$147K23%
Investment income$10K2%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$640K
Program expenses85%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising5%
Salaries & benefits$223K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$710K
Cash$660K
Investments$0
Liabilities$158K
Net assets$552K
Liquid reserves12.4 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -33.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mason Rutledge | President/CEO | 50 | $207K |
board members · 12
- Bob Doll — Board member
- Chip Roper — Chairman
- Ed LeMasters — Board member
- Ed Russell — Treasurer
- Eric Lewis — Board member
- Harold Rosser — Board member
- James Sanislow — Secretary
- Jay Helvey — Board member
- Mike Timmis — Board member
- Sami Assad — Board member
- Tony Pandjiris — Board member
- Wiley Mullins — Board member
relationships · 3
Who they work with
- Ben Zobrist Partner — Featured guest in a Virtual Chapter Meeting, sharing personal experiences on faith and struggle.
- New Canaan Society National Network — National organization providing support and structure to local chapters.
- Young Life Partner — Collaborated with Young Life through shared personnel and modeled NCS as a community for marketplace men similar to Young Life's youth outreach.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Decentralized Community Expansionmethodology: decentralized_expansion_with_central_supportBy equipping local leaders with resources and tools to start small, consistent gatherings—often over shared meals or virtual platforms—the organization enables sustainable organic growth because local ownership and relational rhythms foster long-term group resilience and replication.
- Low-Barrier Faith Engagementmethodology: low-barrier_engagementBy removing structural and performance-based expectations—such as homework, attendance requirements, or formal religious formats—the organization increases accessibility and sustained participation because men are more likely to engage authentically when entry costs are minimal and psychological safety is prioritized.
- Relational Discipleship Modelmethodology: relational-discipleshipBy fostering deep, authentic friendships centered on Jesus within informal and low-pressure environments, the organization advances spiritual growth and personal transformation because relational trust enables vulnerability, consistent engagement, and organic faith development.