bridging men’s & outreach ministries
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Offers Christian Men\'s Ministry Leaders a sequence elements toward mature men who are alive with purpose and actively expressing their faith in Christian service and stewardship.TRANSCRIPT
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”!”!
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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