CLUB18 for Friends: A Place to Grow Together
Launching October 1, 2025 — Founding Members Welcome Now
We weren’t created to do life alone.
We were designed to walk with others — to be challenged, encouraged, sharpened, and supported. But let’s be honest: real friendship is rare. Mentorship often feels awkward. And meaningful connection can feel out of reach in a world of highlight reels and busy schedules.
That’s why we’re launching something new — and something deeply needed:
CLUB18 for Friends.
Launching October 1, CLUB18 for Friends is a digital gathering space for people who want to grow together — not just in what they know, but in how they live, lead, and relate from the heart.
And right now, we’re inviting YOU to become one of our Founding Members.
What Is CLUB18 for Friends?
CLUB18 for Friends is a monthly rhythm of growth, reflection, and connection built around the 18-inch journey from head to heart. It's designed for individuals, duos, or small groups who want to go deeper — in their personal lives, their relationships, and their walk with others.
It’s not a program.
It’s not a networking group.
It’s a community of intentional friendships grounded in grace, truth, and transformation.
Whether you’re walking with a close friend, mentoring someone younger, or starting fresh in your own journey, CLUB18 offers a guided path to grow with someone — not just for them.
What’s Included Each Month?
Every month, members receive a carefully curated Growth Pack that includes:
✅ An 18-minute video teaching from Dr. Rich or one of our world-class faculty — focused on real-life themes like communication, character, confidence, listening, forgiveness, resilience, and more
✅ A personal reflection guide — questions designed to move the truth from your head to your heart
✅ A shared conversation guide — meant for one-on-one or small group dialogue
✅ A simple action step — something you can do this week to live what you’re learning
✅ an online, members-only community for daily encouragement and a supportive group of like-minded individuals taking the same journey as you.
And all of it is centered around the idea that growth happens best in the context of safe, intentional, honest relationships.
Who Is It For?
CLUB18 for Friends is for:
Friends who want to deepen their connection
Mentors and mentees looking for structure and substance
Small groups, co-workers, or ministry teams
Individuals looking to grow but unsure where to start
You don’t need a theology degree or a leadership title.
You just need a willingness to grow, and someone to grow with.
The 18-Inch Journey
Everything in CLUB18 is built around the core belief that true transformation happens when we bridge the 18-inch gap between what we know in our heads and what we live from our hearts.
It’s not just about gaining insight — it’s about living with alignment.
Not just learning truth — but letting it shape how we lead, love, and show up.
Friendship becomes powerful when it’s not just about laughs and memories, but about mutual growth and heart-level connection.
Why Become a Founding Member?
We’re building CLUB18 for Friends from the ground up — and we want people like you to help shape the culture and the experience from Day One.
Founding Members will:
🌟 Get early access to the first month’s materials in September
🌟 Receive exclusive Founding Member recognition inside the community
🌟 Be invited to a live Founding Member kickoff call with Dr. Rich
🌟 Help influence the topics and content of future sessions
🌟 Get lifetime access to the first 3 months’ content, even if you cancel later
Your voice, your presence, and your feedback will help shape what CLUB18 becomes — for you, and for those who follow.
How to Join
It’s easy. Just visit
👉 richrader.com/club18-friends
and sign up to reserve your spot as a Founding Member.
You’ll get updates, early access to materials, and the chance to grow with others who are walking the same journey — just 18 inches at a time.
Final Word from Dr. Rich
I believe friendship — real, intentional, heart-level friendship — has the power to change lives.
We all need someone to walk with us as we learn, unlearn, heal, and grow. CLUB18 for Friends was created to help you be that person — and to help you find that person, too.
This isn’t about perfection. It’s about progress.
Not about pressure. But presence.
Not about how much you know — but how well you live what matters most.
I hope you’ll join me — and many others — as a Founding Member of CLUB18 for Friends. Let’s build something meaningful, together.
— Dr. Rich
