Live on Zoom · Weekdays · 6:00 AM MT · Free

Meet Christ in the Word
before the day begins.

The Upper Room is a free, weekday gathering for Christian men from every tradition. We pray, open the Old and New Testaments, speak honestly about real life, and leave ready to serve our homes with greater faith and humility.

Free to attend · All Christian traditions welcome · Camera optional, but encouraged

Next gathering in
An upper room at dawn with an open Bible and an oil lamp on a long wooden table
“These all continued with one accord in prayer.” Acts 1:13–14

Study details

WhenWeekdays · 6:00–7:00 AM MT
ReminderOptional text at 5:45 AM
CostFree. Always.
A watchman standing on an ancient wall at first light

Why “watchmen”? Awake to what matters.

In Scripture, watchmen stayed awake, saw what was coming, and guarded what had been entrusted to them. For us, taking the wall means beginning the day attentive to Christ so we can serve our families, churches, and neighbors with humility.

Why we gather: different traditions,
one Lord, Jesus Christ.

Catholic, Protestant, Latter-day Saint, non-denominational: if you are a man seeking Jesus Christ, there is a seat at this table.

We stay in the Old and New Testaments, ask honest questions, pray for one another, and connect the Word to marriage, fatherhood, work, temptation, purpose, and the burdens men often carry alone.

Men can be honest here without performing or turning the room into a denominational contest. We seek Christ alongside one another.

What happens at 6:00: one steady hour for the whole man.

Join from home. Bring a Bible if you have one. Participate as much or as little as you are ready for.

  1. 01

    Prayer

    We begin by putting Jesus Christ at the center of the room and the day ahead.

  2. 02

    Breath & stillness

    Slow guided breathing and silent prayer help us settle our bodies and give God our full attention.
    Breathe with us →

  3. 03

    Bible study

    We read closely in the Old and New Testaments and trace the patterns that point to Christ.

  4. 04

    Honest conversation

    Faith, marriage, fatherhood, work, temptation, leadership, and the weight we are carrying.

  5. 05

    A daily commitment

    We name one way to surrender pride, anger, fear, or resentment and walk forward in Christ.

Men gathered around a table in prayer and study

A seat for the honest man.

  • You want to put Christ before the noise of the day.
  • You need brothers who will tell the truth and pray for you by name.
  • You want to lead your life and your home with greater intention.
  • You are willing to show up imperfect, even on a morning when you feel nothing.

Come as you are. Keep your camera off. Listen first. You do not need to have it figured out.

From the room: what the brothers are experiencing.

Being a father of four and owning two businesses, the noise and demands of the world can make it difficult to keep Christ at the center. I needed a place where I could quiet that noise, recharge spiritually, and refocus my heart on Jesus Christ. There is something powerful about standing beside other men who want to become better husbands, fathers, and disciples by following Jesus together.

Emanuel Z.Co-founder · St. George, Utah

I love starting my day studying the gospel of Jesus Christ. It helps me keep my focus on Him from the beginning of my day and throughout my day. I have felt prompted to share God’s love with my family, co-workers, and friends more often. The Upper Room is a tool I can use to become closer to my Savior.

AshtonBrother in Christ

Two places, two purposes. Choose what you will actually use.

Both are free. They are intentionally different, and you do not need to keep up with both.

01 · Built into this site

The Wall

A quiet, members-only space for testimony, prayer requests, Bible questions, and private concerns. Sign in with your phone number. No new social profile and no separate app.

  • Best for a simple one-stop home
  • Private concerns go only to Jordan
  • Access follows your Upper Room membership
Enter The Wall
02 · Hosted on Mighty Networks

Upper Room Community

A broader community stewarded by Emanuel for men who want a profile, longer conversations, connection, and more ways to engage between weekday gatherings.

  • Best for ongoing social connection
  • Separate Mighty Networks account
  • Open it when you want a wider community layer
Explore the wider community

Inside this site: a glimpse of The Wall.

Members see the latest public posts here. Private concerns never appear in this preview.

Sign up. We’ll text you the link each morning.

We will text the Zoom link at 5:45 AM Mountain Time each weekday. New signups reply YES once before recurring reminders begin. No sales messages. Reply STOP at any time.

Prefer text? Send JOIN to (844) 641-1627.

Hands resting beside an open Bible in warm morning light
Where your 5:45 AM weekday reminder goes.
Optional. Used only for study logistics and the weekly recap.

Who holds the room? Men who need it too.

Jordan and Emanuel started The Upper Room because they wanted the same thing they now invite other men into: a consistent place to quiet the noise, seek Christ, and stand beside brothers.

Co-founder · Weekday host

Jordan Bales

Jordan hosts the weekday Zoom room and built The Wall as a simple, one-stop place for prayer requests, testimonies, questions, and private concerns.

Co-founder · Community steward

Emanuel Z.

Emanuel helps steward the wider Upper Room community for men who want profiles, conversation, and connection that continues between the morning gatherings.

Before your first morning: common questions.

Do I have to turn on my camera or speak?

No. You can keep your camera off and listen. Participation is invited, never forced.

Is this connected to one denomination?

No. The room welcomes Catholic, Protestant, Latter-day Saint, non-denominational, and other Christian men. Public study stays centered on Jesus Christ and the Old and New Testaments.

What is the breath and stillness portion?

A few minutes of slow guided breathing followed by quiet prayer. It is simply a way to settle, become present, and give God our attention before study. We run it from Open the breathwork page → — everyone presses play on his own screen so we all breathe together.

Do I need to attend every weekday?

No. The room is open every weekday so consistency is possible, not so absence becomes a source of shame. Come when you can and begin again when you miss.

Why sign up if the Zoom link is public?

Signing up adds the optional 5:45 AM reminder and gives you access to The Wall. You can also open the public Zoom room directly without joining the text list.

Get the Zoom link