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- Engaging men who need Christ
- Encouraging men to pursue Christ
- Equipping men to live for Christ
We seek personal godliness and the transformation of every aspect of our lives for the glory of Christ.
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Men’s Gathering
Join us the second Friday of each month (September through May) for a time to connect with other men. Each gathering includes singing, testimonies, practical teaching, and small group time. Continental breakfast is provided. We meet from 6-7:15 a.m. in Commons Hall.
The remainder of the year, Men's Gathering will be focusing on "Men of Influence"--a look at the lives of some great men of faith. Join us:
March 12: Jonathan Edwards
(with Josh Moody)
April 9: C.S. Lewis
(with Dr. David Cook)
May 14: Francis Collins
(with Dr. David Cook)
June 11: Frank Davidson
(with Dr. David Cook)
Men’s Mentoring
A great way to equip men is through mentoring relationships. This is a unique opportunity for a man to connect one-on-one with another man and walk deep together in God’s word. This seven week session covers many practical life issues in an intimate and focused setting. Meets Thursday mornings from 6-7:30 a.m. starting Thursday, April 8. Each session includes 20 minutes of instruction and one hour of 1-on-1 mentoring time. If you are interested contact Harper.
Compass
Compass is a fellowship of men who remind one another of the Bible’s teaching on sexuality, are available for another as a supportive team of brothers, hold each other accountable and provide a safe, confidential place to share.
This is a meeting to model and experience both the grace and truth of Jesus Christ. The group is open only to those who want to meet for the purpose of encouraging sexual purity. Due to the nature of these issues we insist on strict confidentiality. For information and meeting days/times, send an email to compass@college-church.org, or call Jim Elwell, (630) 841.9513.
Men’s Conference
Our weekend conference is held every other year in February. Our next conference will be held January 28–30, 2011. We also hold one-day special events. Watch for announcements about these during 2009-2010.
To engage men who need Christ
We all need Christ. We are called by the Holy Spirit to present ourselves before God as holy and acceptable. The church is called to reach out to men with the gospel. When a man gives his life to Christ, God can use him to reach his wife, family, church, and community. God can use a wholly committed man to impact nations.
“I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.” Romans 12:1-2 ESV
To encourage men to pursue Christ
To pursue Christ is to follow him passionately, persistently, completely. It is to answer Jesus’ call to “follow me.” It is to seek to deepen our relationship with the only one who can bring true purpose, change and peace to our lives, and empower us to be fully alive in Christ and impact our world. How does one pursue Christ? By his grace we seek him in prayer, diligent study of his word, and through building meaningful relationships that are marked by transparency, honesty and unity.
“Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful. And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the day drawing near.” Hebrews 10:23-25 ESV
To equip men to live for Christ
To live as Christ, is to live a transformed life. Living for Christ affects every area of life including family, worship, finances, relationships, work, recreation, goals and service. To equip is to train-up men through teaching God’s word, to model and to mentor. We are to follow the instructions given to us through the Lord Jesus.
“Finally, then, brothers, we ask and urge you in the Lord Jesus, that as you received from us how you ought to live and to please God, just as you are doing, that you do so more and more. For you know what instructions we gave you through the Lord Jesus. For this is the will of God, your sanctification.”
1 Thessalonians 4:1-3a ESV
Men’s Ministry Leadership Team
Jim Elwell
Gregg Maas
Jeff Mann
Phil Passon
Randy Seager
Chris Tews (Chair)
For more information, contact: Harper Guerra, (630) 668-0878, ext. 123