HOW TO FIND AN ACCOUNTABILITY PARTNER?

Begin by praying that God will reveal to you a guy or a few guys with whom you can explore the possibility of an accountability relationship. Start with the men in your small group or any ministry you may be involved in. (If you are not in a small group, get in one!) Participate in the men's ministry activities at your church. If there aren't any, talk with you paster about starting a men's breakfast, or a basketball night or something that will bring men together in fellowship.

A good accountability partner candidate is:

• another guy; not a female - not even your wife. Am I saying you cannot be accountable to your wife, or any other female? No, of course not! You must be accountable to your wife (if you are married.) But there are some things you may not be able to talk about with your wife. Remember: The purpose of these relationships is to help us reach our full potential as men of God.
  
• someone you like, and enjoy spending time with.
  
• a peer; someone who is your "equal," and who is not impressed with you.
  
• someone you respect, and with whom you can build solid trust. Keep in mind that, over time, you will share many aspects of your life with this guy.
  
  Dear brothers, I cannot say enough about the importance and benefits of developing vital relationships with a few other men. I can tell you this: Once you try it, you will wonder why you waited so long to get started, and your life will never be the same. You will not regret it!
  
  "And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another--and all the more as you see the day approaching." --Hebrews 10:25