Bridging Men’s & Outreach Ministries

Preparing Men To Be Used For God’s Purpose Through His Church

OrAll about men of god exploring discovering &

expressing themselves

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 …..

Bridging Men’s & Outreach MinistriesSupporting 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 followingGod into the unknown. God is essential …

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The Spiritually Centered, adventurous life

Casual

Critical Crucial

Conviction

Commitment

Action

Express

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

Deeply dependent on God

Godless

FearfulRisk averse

Fearless CourageousRisk Taking

CrucialAdventures

CasualAdventures

CriticalAdventures

The Journey Through The WallAdapted from: Emotionally Healthy Spirituality, Peter Scazzero & Wild At Heart, John Eldridge

SpiritualAwareness

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

“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 ____________________________.

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 “Simon” is renamed “rockrock”!”!

Is our Men’s Ministry

Relevant?

What’s Next?

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

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

Equipped For WHAT?A foggy vision of what we’re here for,

where we’re going ….

OR

A clear vision of where we’re goingand what we’re bridging?

Band of Brothers, “Bridge-Builders”

A Church of Irresistible Influence

Bridging Men’s & Outreach MinistriesSupporting 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 followingGod into the unknown. God is essential …

What’s Next

Equipped for Life Equipped For service

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

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