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Bridging Men’s & Outreach Ministries
- 1. Bridging Men’s & Outreach Ministries Preparing Men To Be Used For God’s Purpose Through His Church Or All about men of god exploring discovering & expressing themselves
- 2. He lived wild, unfettered and free – a dangerous man with nothing to lose. His wife was radiant such was his expressed love toward her. His daughters were captivating images of beauty, purity, composure and strength. His sons were valiant men of God. The men with whom he fellowshipped sensed God’s pleasure in their lives and the grace of God & His presence were manifest in their undertakings. He depended on God, took risks & experienced God coming through. ~ Epitaph ~ He lived life as though it were but a vapor … A dash between two dates – his moment, his opportunity in eternity to participate in the battle, to shine for the Lord. Those whom he served were drawn to his faith. A vision …..
- 3. Bridging Men’s & Outreach Ministries Supporting The Church of Irresistible Influence Explore E x p r e s s Discover Men’s Ministry Outreach Ministry Good works of service Local Community Needs: Local Missions Service projects Food Pantry Benevolence House wares resource Seniors Missions Needs: Infrastructure Projects Discipleship Casual Adventures - stretch you beyond your comfort zone. Critical Adventures - involving major areas of your life: relationships, home and community. Programs & Small Groups Crucial Adventures - a direct result of following God into the unknown. God is essential …
- 4. Confident Composed Content EXPLORE DISCOVER EXPRESS The Spiritually Centered, adventurous life Casual Critical Crucial
- 5. Express Conviction Commitment Action
- 6. Explore – Discover - Express “ Christ did not die simply that you might be saved from a bad conscience or even to remove the stain of past failure, but to “clear the decks” for divine action.” - Major W. Ian Thomas, The Saving Life of Christ ©1961. “ All men die - few men ever really live.” / “Find out what makes you come alive and go do that!” John Eldridge, Wild at Heart © 2001. “ The most dangerous creation of any society is the man who has nothing to lose.” - James A. Baldwin “ Die to Live” – Robert Lewis, Men’s Fraternity Series
- 7. Deeply dependent on God Godless Fearful Risk averse Fearless Courageous Risk Taking Crucial Adventures Casual Adventures Critical Adventures
- 8. The Journey Through The Wall Adapted from: Emotionally Healthy Spirituality , Peter Scazzero & Wild At Heart , John Eldridge Spiritual Awareness Discipleship The Active Life Of Service “ starts” The Wall Casual & Critical Adventures Crucial Adventures Do “I” have what it takes? Does “God” have what it takes? Spiritual growth for Progressive Sanctification Process of “setting apart” for God’s use. Sent out … used by God. A active life of faith-in-action service “ continues” Proof of things hoped for – evidence of things unseen
- 9. “ What every Christian man wants .. an authentic walk.” -Introspection - Consider the following statements and concepts : The Adventurers Sacred Oath ; “I will fervently live my life according to my unique design and with the end in mind”. (Robert Lewis. The End = Standing accountable before the Designer & Creator) “ Every man has been uniquely crafted and gifted by God to perform meaningful tasks of service to Him and to others .” Men discover their purpose by stepping out in faith and in service … one step at a time. A real man is one who: Rejects passivity Accepts responsibility Leads courageously Expects the greater reward, God’s reward. (The “End in Mind”) Fill in the blanks : “ When I do ____________, I feel God’s pleasure.” The things that prevent me from having what I would consider to be an authentic walk are:___________________________. I am beginning to realize ____________________________.
- 10. The Progressive Sanctification, Transformation & Preparation For Leadership of Simon/Peter – The Battle For Peter’s Heart Birth Gifts of Disposition Intuitive nature Inquisitive mind Involved – man of action Leadership traits Negative by-products when applied only in the flesh Quick to anger Impatience Pride – total self confidence – self centeredness Task orientation Detachment from people Doubt – panic – fear Knowledge-based faith Egoism – arrogance Impetuousness False courage & bravado – ”POSER” Brash, clumsy, hasty, impulsive decision making Learned Through Trial Submission Humility Restraint Love, tender heartedness People Orientation Compassion Patience Empathy Graciousness Authentic courage True character “ Simon” is renamed “ rock ”!
- 11. Is our Men’s Ministry Relevant? What’s Next?
- 12. Roadblocks Seasons of Life Common Cause Personal Roadblocks : Fear/Lack of confidence Confusion Lack of Direction Questions of Impact Preparation Equipping for Life = Equipping for Service and true Adventure
- 13. The Battle For a Man’s Heart - Equipping New Believer/Disciple Mature Steward & Servant/Apostle To Anxious Fearful Lonely Needy Confused Protective Committed Courageous Connected Fruitful Focused Productive
- 14. Equipped For WHAT ? A foggy vision of what we’re here for, where we’re going …. OR A clear vision of where we’re going and what we’re bridging? Band of Brothers, “ Bridge-Builders” A Church of Irresistible Influence
- 15. Bridging Men’s & Outreach Ministries Supporting The Church of Irresistible Influence Explore E x p r e s s Discover Men’s Ministry Outreach Ministry Good works of service Local Community: Local Missions Service projects Food Pantry Benevolence House wares resource Seniors Missions: Infrastructure Projects Discipleship Casual Adventures - stretch you beyond your comfort zone. Critical Adventures - involving major areas of your life: relationships, home and community. Programs & Small Groups Crucial Adventures - a direct result of following God into the unknown. God is essential … What’s Next Equipped for Life Equipped For service
- 16. A Church view of need fulfillment in its “communities” † Small Groups Serving: Needs within the Church Small Groups Serving: Needs in the Community Small Groups Serving: Needs around the World