Finding a brotherhood of men who will sharpen your faith and hold you accountable is one of the deepest needs in the Christian life — and that's exactly what Promise Keepers was built to provide.^1
Founded by Coach Bill McCartney in 1990, Promise Keepers has grown from a gathering of 72 men in Boulder, Colorado into one of the most recognized men's ministries in modern church history, culminating in the legendary "Stand in the Gap" gathering on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., where over a million men gathered to pray, worship, and confess their sins together.^2 Today, under the leadership of Chairman and CEO Shane Winnings — a military veteran, former law enforcement officer, preacher, and author — the ministry runs "Wake-Up Call" men's conferences across the country, an "America Needs Godly Men" college campus tour, and a "Make Dads Great Again" campaign addressing the crisis of fatherlessness in America.^3
The ministry's primary digital platform is the PK Digital Community, a web-based hub where men connect through groups, share discussions and prayer requests, and access devotionals, video sermons, Bible study content, and e-courses from vetted Christian leaders.^3 Shane Winnings' book Men of God: A Call to Biblical Manhood was released in 2026, calling men to holiness, integrity, and God-given purpose.^4 Founder Coach Bill McCartney passed away on January 10, 2025, at age 84.^5
The ministry is built on seven promises rooted in biblical principles of honor, purity, marriage, church support, racial reconciliation, and obedience to the Great Commission — endorsed by Christian leaders including Tony Evans, James Dobson, Chuck Swindoll, and John Stonestreet.^6
Why Christians Love It"The first time I heard of Promise Keepers was in 2021 conference in Arlington, TX. In that conference I gave my life to God. My life has changed a lot. I downloaded this app and it has been a Blessing to me ever since. I recommend this app to any man that wants to get closer to God." — App Store review^7
"The PK App has become an important part of my daily walk with HIM. Inspirational content and great discussions, friendships and a great accountability partner in my daily walk." — App Store review^7
"PK offered me answers for my life as a man, father, husband that I could not easily access in the local church." — Promise Keepers testimonial^3
Notable- Endorsed by Tony Evans, James Dobson, Chuck Swindoll, and John Stonestreet, who each commend PK's role in rallying men toward biblical manhood^6
- Franklin Graham has endorsed the ministry, saying it "has been ministering biblical truth to men for some 31 years, and has had a tremendous impact on so many lives"^8
- 2026 Wake-Up Call conference tour visiting Central FL, Redmond OR, Modesto CA, Yakima WA, and Western NY^9
- A college student texted his mom after attending a campus event: "Every lesson you've been trying to hammer into me since forever was explained so so clearly through his words"^3
