Band of Brothers Ministry

Name

Band of Brothers Ministry

Legal name

Foundation of the Heart

Website

https://bandofbrothers.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Christian Men's Ministry Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (81311)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based Missions & Evangelism Organizations (Domestic & International) (BPAGAJAE)

Keywords

• Christian men's ministry
• Men's spiritual retreats
• Men's discipleship programs
• Christian brotherhood community
• Church men's resources

Headquarters

HQ city

Piedmont

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Product sales (e-commerce store): The ministry sells branded merchandise including Band of Brothers rings (sterling silver, $49.95), coins ($15), pendants for wives ($55.95) and sons ($49.95), princess rings for daughters, swords ($225), shirts ($22), hats ($16), posters ($11), wristbands, and bumper stickers. Products are one-time purchases sold via the organization's own e-commerce storefront.
2. Donations: The ministry accepts donations with a $25 minimum, processed via credit card. Donations support the ministry's mission to reach more men with the brotherhood of Christ.
3. Men's retreats: The ministry generates revenue through church-sponsored men's retreats held at Bear Trap Ranch. Retreats are paid registrations, with a $25 cancellation fee if cancelled 21+ days prior, and full forfeiture within 21 days of the retreat.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Band of Brothers Ministry is a Christian men's ministry that offers multi-day men's retreats at its Bear Trap Ranch retreat center, a free online brotherhood community (nomatterthecost.org), branded symbolic merchandise (Sterling Silver rings, pendants, commemorative coins, a replica Brotherhood Sword, apparel, posters, wristbands), small group study guides, and a Church Partner program that licenses its content and trademarks to local churches. The ministry exists to help individual Christian men move from success to meaning, from addictions to freedom, and from selfishness to God's call through authentic, accountability-based brotherhood.

Product overview

Band of Brothers Ministry offers a suite of symbolic products centered around the Sword-Shaped Celtic Cross trademark, including Sterling Silver rings, pendants, and jewelry designed as monuments of covenant commitment to follow Christ unconditionally. Their product portfolio also includes apparel (shirts, hats, bumper stickers), commemorative items (coins, posters, wristbands), and a replica Brotherhood Sword. The ministry provides men's retreats at Bear Trap Ranch, an online community forum, and small group study guides to facilitate authentic male relationships and spiritual growth. All products serve as reminders of the 'No Matter the Cost' commitment and are tied to their core mission of offering the brotherhood of Christ to men.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Men's Retreats at Bear Trap Ranch Weekend men's retreats held at Bear Trap Ranch retreat center in Colorado Springs for church-sponsored groups of men, addressing courage, unity, humility, brotherhood, vulnerability, accountability, spiritual warfare, and family leadership. Facilitator-led by the ministry team, with church sponsorship required.
• Band of Brothers Ring Sterling Silver ring with Band of Brothers logo engraved on the inside, intended as a gift to a brother or friend to symbolize covenant and commitment to follow Christ unconditionally; sizes 13-14 available at $49.95 with a 30-day money back guarantee.
• Princess Ring for Daughter Sterling Silver (.925) princess ring for daughters, available in sizes 4-9, includes a blessing card; intended as a Rite of Passage gift from fathers to express love, proclaim beauty, and call out purity. Ring exchange available if wrong size.
• Rite of Passage Pendant for Son (Young Warrior Pendant) Sterling Silver pendant just over 1 inch for sons (ages 12-17), sold with a 24-inch stainless steel dog-tag chain and blessing card; designed as part of a father's rite-of-passage ceremony into manhood. $49.95 with a 30-day money back guarantee.
• Shield Pendant for Wife Sterling Silver pendant (approximately 3/4 inch) with 18-inch Sterling Silver necklace, symbolizing spiritual covering and a husband's commitment to stand in the gap for his wife; ships with a card explaining the symbolism. $55.95; cannot ship jewelry to Canada due to customs.
• Band of Brothers Coin Commemorative Band of Brothers coin similar to military challenge coins, about one-third larger than a US quarter, given to honor fellow 'soldiers/brothers.' Priced at $15.00.
• Brotherhood Sword Decorative replica sword modeled after King Henry's sword from Shakespeare's Henry V, symbolizing the Sword of the Spirit (Word of God); 33.5 inches overall length with a 27-inch blade. $225.00; allow 3 weeks for delivery; replica only, not for sparring.
• Band of Brothers Shirt 100% preshrunk heavyweight cotton short-sleeve shirt with Band of Brothers logo on the front and 'No Matter the Cost' design on the back. Available in sizes L to 5X (sizes 3X-5X have an additional $2 charge). $22.00 with free shipping and a 30-day money back guarantee.
• Band of Brothers Hat 100% cotton hat with embroidered Band of Brothers logo on the front and words on the back. One size fits all with an adjustable band; available only in Black. $16.00.
• Full Color Poster High quality vivid 18x24 inch full color poster printed on poster paper, featuring ministry branding and imagery; ships separately in a protective mailing tube.
• NMTC Black Poster High quality vivid black 18x24 inch poster featuring 'No Matter the Cost' imagery, printed on poster paper; ships separately in a protective mailing tube. $11.00 with a 30-day money back guarantee.
• Bumper Sticker Band of Brothers branded bumper sticker featuring the ministry's branding. Priced at $3.49 and now ships for free.
• Wristbands Pack of Band of Brothers wristbands intended as daily reminders of the 'No Matter the Cost' commitment to follow Christ. Sold in packs of 5 for $15.95, 10 for $25.95, and 25 for $50.95.
• Online Store (bandofbrothers.org/store) Direct-to-consumer e-commerce storefront on bandofbrothers.org selling Band of Brothers merchandise including Sterling Silver rings, jewelry, apparel, posters, swords, coins, and wristbands, with USPS 1st Class shipping (2-3 weeks, typically 5-10 days) and $33 expedited overnight option.
• Online Brotherhood Community (NoMatterTheCost.org) Global online community forum at nomatterthecost.org where individual men and church partners form small 'platoons,' engage in discussions, share battle stories, and connect with other Christian men; includes daily brotherhood summary emails and church-partner-created private groups.
• Small Group Study Guides Study guidebooks designed to supplement Band of Brothers retreat material, enabling men to share stories and battles in small group contexts beyond the retreat experience.

Quantifiable outcome

• 500+ brothers in online community forum
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Foundation of the HeartcoreOthersFoundation of the Heart is the 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides governance and legal accountability for the Band of Brothers Ministry. The ministry and spiritual content on the website are organized under Foundation of the Heart's governance. Matt Dealy serves as Executive Director for Foundation of the Heart.
• We Happy Few, Inc.coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerWe Happy Few, Inc. (dba 'Band of Brothers') owns the trademark rights to the Sword-Shaped Celtic Cross, 'Band of Brothers' logo, and silhouette of men. It has licensed these trademarks to Foundation of the Heart for use by Band of Brothers Ministry. The ministry operates under this trademark license.
• Bear Trap RanchcoreOthersBear Trap Ranch is a 90-year-old retreat center where Band of Brothers men's retreats are conducted. It is a separate operational entity with paid staff (Chris Miller as onsite Director, Amy Miller as caretaker, Conner Dealy as facilities manager, Tom Doeling as cook, Erin Green as office manager). Bear Trap Ranch is where the bulk of the retreat ministry takes place.
• Next Leadership AssociationminorOthersNext Leadership Association (led by David Hancock) provides ordination and licensing for the ministry's core leadership team as ministers of the Gospel. It is part of the accountability structure for the ministry's leadership. The accountability board also includes Vanguard Church.
• Vanguard Church (Pastor Kelly Williams)minorOthersVanguard Church (Pastor Kelly Williams) is one of the churches the ministry has served through retreats and is part of the ministry's accountability board. The church is cited as a reference customer and accountability partner.
• Church Partner churches (general program)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChurches that sign the Band of Brothers Church Partner Agreement gain a license to use the ministry's symbols and trademarks for their men's ministry, access to online community platoons, content licensing, and retreat facilitation. This is a free partnership program for churches. Partner churches include The Gathering, Vanguard Church, The Rock-Real Community, Chapel Hill Bible Church, Pikes Peak Christian Church, Lutheran Men in Mission, and others.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Every Man Ministries: Hosts men's conferences, retreats, and small-group resources through local churches. Overlaps with Band of Brothers in retreat delivery model and church-partner distribution strategy targeting Christian men.
• Iron Sharpens Iron (National Men's Ministry): Runs regional one-day men's conferences partnering with local churches. Directly comparable event format, church partnership model, and target audience of Christian men seeking deeper community.
• Men's Fraternity (Sterling Adventures / Robert Lewis): Offers video-based small group curriculum and men's retreats through church partnerships. Closely comparable in content format, church licensing model, and brotherhood/discipleship framing.
• Promise Keepers: National men's Christian ministry focused on discipleship and men's events. Most directly comparable to Band of Brothers in mission (calling men to Christ-centered brotherhood) and distribution (church partnerships, stadium/retreat events).
• Wild at Heart (John Eldredge): Men's ministry brand built around authentic masculinity and father-son/mentor relationships. Comparable theological and demographic positioning, with overlapping rites-of-passage content for sons and a similar retreat/event model.
• Man in the Mirror: Provides men's ministry resources, training, and events to churches. Comparable in serving as an outsourced men's ministry partner for local congregations seeking authentic discipleship content.

Broad incumbents

• Cru (Campus Crusade for Christ): Global evangelical discipleship organization with men's ministry tracks and church resources. Operates at far greater scale but shares the church-partner distribution model and Christ-centered discipleship content.
• Focus on the Family: Large Christian family ministry with men's content, family resources, and broadcasts. Comparable evangelical audience and themes of fatherhood, marriage, and spiritual leadership, but at much larger scale.
• Halftime Institute: Faith-based leadership and purpose coaching organization with overlapping men-discipleship content. Cited as a testimonial partner by Band of Brothers, and operates at a broader 'career + calling' level.
• The Navigators: Long-established discipleship organization producing men's content, small group studies, and one-to-one mentoring tools. Comparable emphasis on covenant, accountability relationships, and men's spiritual formation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/nomatterthecost
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/wehappyfewinc
• Facebookfacebook.com/nomatterthecost

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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