2010 began as we emerged out of the Blizzard of 2009. And as we begin 2010 I want to let you know what is happening in our Men's Ministry.
Men's Fraternity resumes on Tuesday, January 12 (at 6:00 AM or 7:00 PM). Each man needs to go to the "Servants by Design" website and fill out the questionnaire so you will be ready for the next sessions. I just did mine and I found it very helpful and confirming.
Tom's Friday Study starts back this Friday, January 8th at 6:30 AM. Tom is teaching the book of Acts. This study is open to any man and some outside study is involved.
Also set aside the weekend of April 23-25 for our Men's Retreat at Quartz Mountain Lodge. This year our focus will be "Iron Sharpens Iron" from Proverbs 27:17. We will focus on how to be men who help "hone" each other to become all God has designed us to be. More details will be forthcoming.
Let's trust the Lord to use us in this New Year to make a greater difference for Him.
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Firing up for Fall!!
A number of men have asked me, "When do we start back with our men's ministry stuff?" During the summer we typically take a break but now that fall is here, we fire things back up. On Friday, September 11 at 6:30 AM, Tom begins teaching a 2- semester series on the Book of Acts. This biblical study will focus on how Christ works in His Church through the Holy Spirit's ministry today. This study for men meets in the Tejas Room and will involve some outside study. Call Tom at the church office if you have further questions or just show up on Friday morning.
On Tuesday, September 15, we begin Men's Fraternity. This year's focus is on "The Great Adventure" and will help each man more clearly understand who he is and how is wired so he can pursue the adventure for which he has been designed. I will host this 20 week installment and we will learn from Robert Lewis' excellent insights as he leads us through this valuable material. As I have prepared for this series, I think this year will be the most practical and helpful installment of the Men's Fraternity material. Remember, these are "stand alone" series, so a man does not have to have attended previous Men's Fraternity series to be able to attend or benefit. Be sure to sign up and encourage your friends to sign up. This will be a "safe" place for men to meet and grow together.
Yours for the adventure,
Reggie
On Tuesday, September 15, we begin Men's Fraternity. This year's focus is on "The Great Adventure" and will help each man more clearly understand who he is and how is wired so he can pursue the adventure for which he has been designed. I will host this 20 week installment and we will learn from Robert Lewis' excellent insights as he leads us through this valuable material. As I have prepared for this series, I think this year will be the most practical and helpful installment of the Men's Fraternity material. Remember, these are "stand alone" series, so a man does not have to have attended previous Men's Fraternity series to be able to attend or benefit. Be sure to sign up and encourage your friends to sign up. This will be a "safe" place for men to meet and grow together.
Yours for the adventure,
Reggie
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Almost there!!!
Hey Men,
We are on the verge of finishing our 2nd year of Men's Fraternity. This year through "Winning at Work and Home" we have been challenged to live out the "Paradox Principle" (die to live). As we adopt that perspective, we move strongly toward being effective men in our homes and in our work places.
Our last session will be on Tuesday, March 10. At that time, after watching our last video session with Robert Lewis, we will celebrate the men who have "graduated" from the 2nd year of Men's Fraternity. In order to graduate, each man needs to give me a copy of his "10 Key Moves" page that tells what 10 things he plans on implementing in the next 6-12 months. What "moves" will you make in regard to your relationship with your mate? What "moves" do you need to take toward your children? What about work? What "moves" do you need to make there to win?
This morning, in Session 13, Robert said that one mistake businesses make is trying to equip people to be more effective in the areas of their weaknesses rather than training them to be stronger in there areas of strengths. How many salesmen have been "promoted" to sales manager and been frustrated because they do not get to work in the area of their passions/strengths? It makes sense. Learn how you are wired by God and pursue that direction for your life.
Feel free to call me if you would like some help assessing your strengths. We have some resources available that can help you as you continue your journey in authentic manhood.
We are on the verge of finishing our 2nd year of Men's Fraternity. This year through "Winning at Work and Home" we have been challenged to live out the "Paradox Principle" (die to live). As we adopt that perspective, we move strongly toward being effective men in our homes and in our work places.
Our last session will be on Tuesday, March 10. At that time, after watching our last video session with Robert Lewis, we will celebrate the men who have "graduated" from the 2nd year of Men's Fraternity. In order to graduate, each man needs to give me a copy of his "10 Key Moves" page that tells what 10 things he plans on implementing in the next 6-12 months. What "moves" will you make in regard to your relationship with your mate? What "moves" do you need to take toward your children? What about work? What "moves" do you need to make there to win?
This morning, in Session 13, Robert said that one mistake businesses make is trying to equip people to be more effective in the areas of their weaknesses rather than training them to be stronger in there areas of strengths. How many salesmen have been "promoted" to sales manager and been frustrated because they do not get to work in the area of their passions/strengths? It makes sense. Learn how you are wired by God and pursue that direction for your life.
Feel free to call me if you would like some help assessing your strengths. We have some resources available that can help you as you continue your journey in authentic manhood.
Monday, August 11, 2008
"Winning at Work and at Home"
As men we face real challenges in being men of integrity in the home and in the workplace. Each man who is pursuing a quality masculinity wants to succeed at his work and in his home. On Tuesday, September 16 we will begin the 2nd installment of Men's Fraternity, "Winning at Work and at Home". This 17 week series (8 weeks in the fall and 9 weeks in the spring) will equip men with practical, hands on tools to help each man be his best in the home and on the job.
Each of the Men's Fraternity components "stands alone" so a man can begin here and benefit fully. In other words, it is not necessary for a man to have gone through or completed "Quest for Authentic Manhood" in order to benefit from "Winning at Work and at Home". Whereas "Quest" had a significant amount of "looking back" at past wounds, "Winning" focuses on the here and now. The video instruction by Robert Lewis will guide each man to develop a process of becoming a more effective man in the workplace and in his family relationships.
The cost will be $15 for each man. This is open to any man in our community and I encourage those of you who participated in Year One to come back for Year Two and bring your friends. Our format will be the same. I will host the series, providing orientation for each session. Robert Lewis will be our video instructor and then we will have about 30 minutes of time in small groups. We will offer 2 sessions every Tuesday: one from 6:00-7:30 AM and one from 7:00-8:30 PM. This year we will meet in the Gymnatorium. Sign-ups will start on Sunday, August 24.
Each of the Men's Fraternity components "stands alone" so a man can begin here and benefit fully. In other words, it is not necessary for a man to have gone through or completed "Quest for Authentic Manhood" in order to benefit from "Winning at Work and at Home". Whereas "Quest" had a significant amount of "looking back" at past wounds, "Winning" focuses on the here and now. The video instruction by Robert Lewis will guide each man to develop a process of becoming a more effective man in the workplace and in his family relationships.
The cost will be $15 for each man. This is open to any man in our community and I encourage those of you who participated in Year One to come back for Year Two and bring your friends. Our format will be the same. I will host the series, providing orientation for each session. Robert Lewis will be our video instructor and then we will have about 30 minutes of time in small groups. We will offer 2 sessions every Tuesday: one from 6:00-7:30 AM and one from 7:00-8:30 PM. This year we will meet in the Gymnatorium. Sign-ups will start on Sunday, August 24.
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Becoming a Man (Fathers and Sons Journey Together) and Odds and Ends
We had almost 100 men who got together for "Men's Night Out". The food was great, the fellowship was fun and congratulations to Tommy Ayers for winning the "Rock-Paper-Scissors" championship. Tommy, you are da' man!!
Next Tuesday, June 10, we start our six week series for fathers and sons "Becoming a Man" (A Father and Son Journey Together). In this six week period, fathers and sons will get the "nuts and bolts" of the noble masculinity that God designed us to experience. The format will look a lot like "Quest for Authentic Manhood". The emphasis will focus on God's design of men, the contrast between Adam and Christ and embracing a Biblical definition of masculinity. I think this will be a great time to give sons and fathers an opportunity to interact about manhood in a safe environment.
In addition to this six week summer series, we will be preparing for our Fall kickoff for part 2 of Men's Fraternity, "Winning at Work and Home". Whereas "Quest" provides a foundation for healthy masculinity, "Winning at Work and at Home" provides practical direction about living out God-given masculinity in two of the places men spend the most time. You are encouraged to bring your friends, even if they missed out on "The Quest for Authentic Manhood". If they will stay with it, we will get them through that foundational truth.
I am hearing good reports about small groups still getting together and encouraging each other. Keep it up! We weren't designed to go it alone.
In the journey with you,
Reggie
Next Tuesday, June 10, we start our six week series for fathers and sons "Becoming a Man" (A Father and Son Journey Together). In this six week period, fathers and sons will get the "nuts and bolts" of the noble masculinity that God designed us to experience. The format will look a lot like "Quest for Authentic Manhood". The emphasis will focus on God's design of men, the contrast between Adam and Christ and embracing a Biblical definition of masculinity. I think this will be a great time to give sons and fathers an opportunity to interact about manhood in a safe environment.
In addition to this six week summer series, we will be preparing for our Fall kickoff for part 2 of Men's Fraternity, "Winning at Work and Home". Whereas "Quest" provides a foundation for healthy masculinity, "Winning at Work and at Home" provides practical direction about living out God-given masculinity in two of the places men spend the most time. You are encouraged to bring your friends, even if they missed out on "The Quest for Authentic Manhood". If they will stay with it, we will get them through that foundational truth.
I am hearing good reports about small groups still getting together and encouraging each other. Keep it up! We weren't designed to go it alone.
In the journey with you,
Reggie
Monday, April 14, 2008
Congratulations
On Tuesday, April 8, we graduated 133 men who went through "The Quest for Authentic Manhood" and developed a Manhood Plan. Way to go men!! I am so proud of you.
So where do we go from here? First of all, I think men need to keep meeting with other men during interim before we begin "Winning at Work and at Home". I encourage you to get together with the men in your small groups regularly for encouragement and accountability. My two small groups (one in the AM and one in the PM) plan on meeting on Tuesday, April 22 to discuss how we can continue to support and encourage each other.
Secondly, if you have not done so, share your Manhood plan with your wife. Let her ask you questions about your journey and help her understand what helped you. Also, choose one of the "25 Ways to be a Servant-Leader" and put it into practice with your wife.
Thirdly, plan on continuing with Men's Fraternity. We will offer "Winning at Work and at Home" in the Fall beginning on September 15. For those with sons mid-high school and older, we will offer a 6 week opportunity "Becoming a Man" (A Father and Son Journey Together) beginning on Tuesday, June 10. You can sign-up in the foyer or call the church office (692-4251). The format and content will be similar to "The Quest for Authentic Manhood".
I look forward to continuing the Journey with you!
Reggie
So where do we go from here? First of all, I think men need to keep meeting with other men during interim before we begin "Winning at Work and at Home". I encourage you to get together with the men in your small groups regularly for encouragement and accountability. My two small groups (one in the AM and one in the PM) plan on meeting on Tuesday, April 22 to discuss how we can continue to support and encourage each other.
Secondly, if you have not done so, share your Manhood plan with your wife. Let her ask you questions about your journey and help her understand what helped you. Also, choose one of the "25 Ways to be a Servant-Leader" and put it into practice with your wife.
Thirdly, plan on continuing with Men's Fraternity. We will offer "Winning at Work and at Home" in the Fall beginning on September 15. For those with sons mid-high school and older, we will offer a 6 week opportunity "Becoming a Man" (A Father and Son Journey Together) beginning on Tuesday, June 10. You can sign-up in the foyer or call the church office (692-4251). The format and content will be similar to "The Quest for Authentic Manhood".
I look forward to continuing the Journey with you!
Reggie
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Finishing Well
As we approach these last sessions of Men's Fraternity, I want to encourage you to finish well. What does finishing "The Quest for Authentic Manhood" well mean? I think it means at least 2 things. First of all, it means that you complete your "Manhood Plan". As Robert Lewis says, we cannot get where we need to go without a plan to get there. Remember that your "Manhood Plan" is for you. It helps you focus your life on the things that you need to do to live more authentically. The second thing finishing well means is that you continue to process your life with your small group. Each of us needs a "band of brothers" with whom to share our journey.
I have made an adjustment in our schedule for the last few weeks. The new schedule is as follows:
Tuesday, March 18- Spring Break: We will not meet
Tuesday, March 25- Session 23: Fathers and Daughters
Tuesday, April 1- Session 24: A Man and His Life Journey (Turn in a copy of your "Manhood Plan" to Reggie and be ready to
share your plan with your small group in discussion time).
Tuesday, April 8- Men's Fraternity Graduation Celebration
Have a great Spring Break and I will see you on Tuesday, March 25.
On the journey with you,
Reggie
I have made an adjustment in our schedule for the last few weeks. The new schedule is as follows:
Tuesday, March 18- Spring Break: We will not meet
Tuesday, March 25- Session 23: Fathers and Daughters
Tuesday, April 1- Session 24: A Man and His Life Journey (Turn in a copy of your "Manhood Plan" to Reggie and be ready to
share your plan with your small group in discussion time).
Tuesday, April 8- Men's Fraternity Graduation Celebration
Have a great Spring Break and I will see you on Tuesday, March 25.
On the journey with you,
Reggie
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