Ministry Leader Guide
Remain Faithful
Group Setup Guide
Everything you need to launch a structured accountability group in your men's ministry, discipleship cohort, or small group.
What Is Remain Faithful?
Remain Faithful (RF) is a free iOS app that provides peer accountability for adults committed to purity. It uses on-device AI to monitor for concerning content and sends discreet alerts to a user's chosen accountability partners.
The key word is on-device. All content analysis runs locally on the user's phone using Apple's built-in frameworks. No screen content is ever transmitted to anyone. Partners receive only alert metadata: when something was flagged, the general category, and a severity level.
Always Free
No subscription, no paywalls. Sustained by voluntary donations.
On-Device Privacy
Screen content stays on the user's device. Partners see metadata only.
Covenant-Based
Every partner accepts a covenant before gaining any access.
How Group Accountability Works
RF supports both one-to-one partnerships and groups of up to 20 members. In a group setting:
- 1.Each member installs the app and enables screen monitoring on their own device.
- 2.When the AI flags something, all group members (or the leader only, depending on settings) receive a push notification with the alert metadata.
- 3.You, as group leader, receive a weekly digest every Monday summarizing group activity.
- 4.Members can choose to share alerts with all group members or the leader only.
- 5.No one sees screenshots, browsing history, or any content from another member's screen.
What partners see when an alert fires:
Timestamp
Category (e.g., "Adult Content")
Severity Level
That's it. Nothing else is shared.
Setting Up Your Group (Step by Step)
The whole process takes about 15 minutes for you as the leader, and 5 minutes per member.
Download and Create Your Leader Account
Download Remain Faithful from the App Store (iOS 17 or later required). Create an account with your name and email. Your role as group leader is set at this step.
Create Your Group
Tap the Group tab at the bottom of the screen, then tap New Group. Give your group a name (e.g., "Tuesday Men" or "Iron Sharpens Iron"), review the covenant text, and choose your leader visibility settings.
Choose Visibility Settings
You can receive weekly aggregate summaries (recommended for most groups), or choose to see individual alerts as they occur. Discuss with your group which setting fits your context before enabling.
Share the Invite Code
Your group generates a 6-character invite code. Share it in your group chat, on a handout, or in person. Members download the app, create an account, and join using that code.
Members Enable Monitoring
Each member goes to Settings → Monitoring → Enable. The app walks them through granting screen recording permission and confirms monitoring is active with a green indicator.
Inviting Members and the Covenant
Before you share the invite code, have the conversation. Don't send someone a link to an app without context. Cover these points:
What it does
The app monitors for concerning content on their device and sends alerts to the group when something is flagged.
What you see
Metadata only: timestamp, content category, and severity. No screenshots. No browsing history. No screen content.
The covenant
Everyone in the group, including you as leader, agrees to a covenant before gaining any access. This shapes how the group responds to alerts.
It's voluntary
Monitoring can be paused or disabled at any time. Joining the group is a choice, not a requirement.
The Covenant
Every member agrees to this before joining. Reviewing it together in your first meeting is worth the time.
- ✦I will be honest with my partner, even when it is difficult.
- ✦I will not use this app to condemn my partner.
- ✦I will respond to alerts with grace and genuine care.
- ✦I will not share my partner's alerts with others.
- ✦I will pursue my partner's flourishing above my own curiosity.
Running Your Group Well
RF is infrastructure. The ministry is what happens around it. Here's how to use it well:
First Meeting (Within Two Weeks of Launch)
Normalize the awkwardness. Monitoring feels strange at first. Talk about it openly. Discuss the covenant together. Agree on how the group will respond when an alert comes in: a text, a call, a prayer, or a conversation. The goal isn't catching each other. It's removing the barrier to honest conversation.
When an Alert Comes In
Respond quickly and with grace. The covenant already set the expectation. A good first response is something like: “Hey, I got an alert. Thinking of you. Want to talk?” Keep it simple. Keep it relational. Alerts are conversation starters, not verdicts.
Weekly Digest (Leader)
You receive a summary every Monday. Use it to pray for your group and identify men who may need a personal check-in. The digest gives you visibility into patterns without requiring you to monitor individual alerts.
Handling False Positives
The AI isn't perfect. False positives happen. If a member gets an alert for something innocent, that's a conversation, not a verdict. Normalize this in your first meeting so men aren't caught off guard.
Leaving a Group
Members can leave at any time via Settings → Groups → Leave Group. When a member leaves, all group members are notified. Their historical alert data is purged per their data retention settings.
Common Questions
Does this cost anything?
No. Remain Faithful is free for everyone, forever. No subscription, no premium tier. The app is sustained by voluntary donations from users who find it valuable.
What devices does it work on?
Currently iOS only (iPhone with iOS 17 or later). Android support is planned for late 2026 or early 2027.
Can I see what a member's screen looks like?
No. No one sees screenshots, screen recordings, or any content from another member's device. You see alert metadata only: timestamp, content category, and severity level.
What if a member doesn't want to share with the whole group?
Members can choose to share alerts with the group leader only, rather than the entire group. This is configurable in their settings.
How many people can be in a group?
Up to 20 members per group.
Is the app open source?
Yes. The iOS app, Go backend, and this website are all publicly available on GitHub. Anyone can inspect the code to verify our privacy claims.
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