You must be invited, IN.

Not just another club.Not just another evening.
S5

S5 WORLDWIDE.

A little different. On purpose.

Great company.
Greater purpose.
Greatest God, Jesus.

MEET THE INI GUYTodd Sinelli.A little introduction. Come a little closer.
THE HEART OF IT ALL

“He who refreshes others
will himself be refreshed.”

PROVERBS 11:25
01 / THE RHYTHM

FIVE S’s.
One greater purpose.

Slow down. Open the Word. Make room for one another. This is what an S5 evening feels like.

An open Bible at the center of a cigar-lounge gathering
01 / 05

LIGHT ’EM IF
YOU GOT ’EM.

A premium cigar. A warm welcome. A little space to leave the rush outside and be here, together.

A LITTLE LOOK INSIDE

NOT JUST A NIGHT.
A WAY TO BE.

Come for the company.
Leave with something to savor.

THE S5 FILM / NEW LOOK. SAME CHEERS.Sound is yours to switch on.
Film text transcript

You must be invited, IN. Smoke. Scripture. Silent. Speak. Savor. He who refreshes others will himself be refreshed. Proverbs 11:25. Words. Ways. Winning with Christ. S5 Worldwide.

02 / A LITTLE COMMITMENT

TO BE IN,
THERE ARE THREE.

Not a test of perfection.
An invitation to show up with the right heart.

01
YOU MUST

BE INVITED.

You don’t get IN by accident.
You get IN by invitation.

An existing S5 member must invite you in. Someone sees a place for you here. That’s where it begins.

“Blessed are those who are invited…”
REVELATION 19:9
02
YOU MUST

BE BIBLICAL.

“I may be wrong . . .”

Be able to say it. That’s not weakness. That’s humility. Stay curious, hold your opinions humbly, and let God’s Word have the final word.

“Let God be true, though every human being be a liar.”
ROMANS 3:4
03
YOU MUST

BE SHARP.

A dull edge takes more effort.
Wisdom sharpens the edge.

Commit to growth. Sharpen your skill, your character, and the talents God has given you. Bring what you have. Keep becoming.

“If the iron is blunt, and one does not sharpen the edge, he must use more strength…”
ECCLESIASTES 10:10
INVITED. HUMBLE. GROWING.

Sound like you?

A LITTLE SOMETHING TO KEEP.01 / YOUR INI WAND™
INI Wand premium cigar holderA premium cigar holder.
A conversation waiting to happen.
INI? A little Italian inspiration.

Think panini: the Italian plural of panino, a diminutive of pane, “bread.” A little word history ↗

For us, INI is a reminder: start small. Stay curious. Dream big.

03 / PAID MEMBERSHIP

A LITTLE IN.
A LOT AHEAD.

Your first meeting as a paid member starts with something in your hand. What comes next is about so much more.

  1. 01

    ONE INI WAND™.

    Your premium cigar holder, received at your first member meeting.

  2. 02

    ONE PREMIUM CIGAR.

    A proper welcome, ready for your first member meeting.

  3. 03

    EVERY S5. WORLDWIDE.

    Access to all monthly S5 gatherings across the globe. More cities. More connection. The same Christ-centered rhythm.

  4. 04

    THE UNEXPECTED.

    Members-only surprises. Many still under wraps. Some things are better discovered than explained.

SMALL CLUB. GOING GLOBAL.

SAME HEART.
More places to gather.

DALLAS / TEXAS

McKINNEYTX

Choose Dallas/McKinney when signing up.

GATHERING NOW

LAS VEGASNV

1 monthly gathering

DALLAS / TEXAS

LEWISVILLETX

Choose Dallas/Lewisville when signing up.

FLORIDA

TAMPAFL

A little invitation. A place to connect.

Todd Sinelli, the INI Guy, in the biography image from The INI Way store
DETROIT ROOTS.DALLAS & VEGAS.
04 / ABOUT THE FOUNDER

TODD SINELLI.
aka the INI Guy.

A little wonder.
A lot of purpose.

Born in Detroit and based in Dallas and Las Vegas, Todd Sinelli is an inspirational illusionist, designer, author, and the creator behind S5 Groups and The INI Way. A dual citizen of the USA and Italy, his work brings together imagination, invention, and human connection. From Todd’s INI store bio

THE CREATOR

The INPERIENCE™. Infinitely IN. The INI Way. S5 Groups. ASHTONISH™. The Sinelli Scepter™, now the INI WAND™. INI bio

THE BACKGROUND

Shark Tank semi-finalist. His store bio lists Michigan State University, the University of Dallas, and The Wharton School as his educational background, alongside work in fashion, magic, cigar, golf, and gun-accessory design. INI bio

THE AUTHOR

Todd’s bio describes him as a five-time bestselling author, with titles including True Riches, One Simple Word, One Simple Word Workbook, One Lit Torch, and Evolution Within. INI bio

Explore Todd’s story & creations
05 / A LITTLE CLARITY

GOOD QUESTIONS.
Honest answers.

Curiosity belongs here.

The original S5 FAQs
01Is it a Bible study?

Yes and No. Yes, we will study the Bible but no, this is not a listen & leave group. The goal is edification (a la Ephesians 4:29), not pontification. You'll be surprised how much insight comes from others and no one person is allowed to dominate the discussion.

May you experience wonder and awe of the Scriptures as you look deeply into God's word and become blessed by doing it (James 1:25).

The flow and S5 format:

Smoke | Light 'em if you got 'em

Scripture | Passage from Scripture

Silence | No speaking, just silence for 10m as you write, meditate, pray, ponder on the passage

Speak | What resonated with you the most from the passage

Savor | Closing question, What are you savoring or will you be savoring this week?

We start promptly at 7pm and end promptly at 8:30pm. You are welcome to stay as long as you like afterwards and injoy more smokes from the hosting venue.

02Do I have to smoke?

Yes and No. Yes, everyone is asked to purchase at least one cigar from the venue. No, you do not have to smoke it. If you don't smoke, give your stick to the leader who is hosting!

03May I invite others?

Absolutely. Please share link below and/or this page. Everyone is asked to sign up. Seating is limited.

04Do you really start and finish on time?

Yessiree. We honor your time. We start promptly at 7pm and will conclude at 8:30pm or sooner. All are welcome to stay, smoke, and savor the evening after.

05Is it true, no professional "pastors" are allowed to lead?

Yes. No professional "pastors", those who earn their primary income from a religious institution are not allowed to lead an S5 group.

Why? First, the word "pastor" is not a biblical word. See Ephesians 4:11, the correct term would be shepherd. Jesus Christ is the Sheperd. Most "pastors" when asked, "What is the church of Jesus Christ?" They responded by describing their building. This is not correct. The church is the living body of Christ (see Acts 2:42).

Professional "pastors" can attend, but they are not allowed to lead an S5 group in the USA.

PS Jim Lane founded New Canaan Society when he was with Goldman Sach's. Jim's DNA and his Goldman Sachs standards and style imbue Todd as well. Ask Jim or Todd about a "Wall Street Breakfast". You may want to join in. Jim created NCS with similar foundational tenets, as well as the cigars. Thank you Jim for your influence, friendship and counsel over the years.

ARRIVE EXPECTING LITTLE. LEAVE REFRESHED.

WORDS.WAYS.WINNING WITH CHRIST.

S5.

A little invitation.
A greater purpose.

A LITTLE COMMITMENT. A GREATER PURPOSE.

YOU’RE INVITED IN.

One shared heart. Four places to connect. Choose your S5 location, then complete your invitation, commitments, and annual membership.

WHERE WILL YOU GATHER?

$121 / year. Renews automatically every year until canceled. Your inviting member and three commitments are collected securely in the next step.