Does the C12 Group agreement require members to participate in mutual ministry efforts?

According to the 2025 C12 Group Franchise Disclosure Document, C12 Group membership is limited to Christian business owners, CEOs, Presidents, and General Managers (and their team members) who give assent to the Franchisor's Doctrine Statement or seek to understand these values and principles as they seriously consider the claims of Christ. Each member agrees to group confidentiality, Christian conflict resolution, and being a part of an 'iron sharpening iron' peer group process that requires both listening and speaking in mutual ministry efforts.

This means that as part of the C12 Group membership agreement, members are expected to participate in mutual ministry efforts. This participation is framed within a context of Christian values and principles, emphasizing confidentiality, conflict resolution from a Christian perspective, and a peer-to-peer process aimed at mutual growth and support.

For a prospective franchisee, this requirement highlights the importance of understanding and aligning with the Christian values that underpin the C12 Group's operations. It also suggests that the franchisee will need to ensure that prospective members are aware of and willing to participate in these mutual ministry efforts as part of their membership obligations. This aspect of the membership agreement is central to the C12 Group's identity and mission, and it differentiates the franchise from secular business coaching or peer advisory services.