Cornerstone Church of Alexandria, MN
Saturday, September 04, 2010
Connect, Grow, and Serve

Men's Ministry

MEN'S FRATERNITY
"You can't climb the mountain of manhood disconnected from other men.  When men connect with each other in life-changing ways, a powerful ripple effect touches families, workplaces, and the church.  They climb beyond the walls of isolation and aspire to a biblical vantage point marked by integrity , boldness, and compassion. 
That's why building relationships is such an imnportant part of the Men's Fraternity ministry.  Men need to know there are others who share their struggles--guys who can guide them through treacherous times, help them when they've fallen and cheer for their successess.  If you are going to be the kind of man that you're supposed to be, you have to be ocnnected with other men who can speak into your life, who can call out the best in you, who can cheer for your success, admire your efforts, and be your friend."
Robert Lewis
 
THE THREE YEAR JOURNEY
The Quest for AUthentic Manhood--24 Sessions; 45 minute teaching video.  These sessions lead the men along a journey towards real biblical masculinity while fostering deep spiritual, emotional, and personal growth.
 
Authentic Manood:  Winning at Work and Home--16 sessions, 45 minute DVD teaching.  Examines the two most important areas of responsibility in a man's life, then challenges participants to embrace their roles and excel as husbands, father, and breadwinners.
 
The Great Adventure--20 sessions; 45 minute DVD teaching.  Tese sessions help men break free from the bondage of boredom and rediscover the exciting purpose that God has in store.  With online personality assessment.  
 
WATCH FOR STARTING DATE OCTOBER 1--"The Great Adventure"
 
OUR TIMES TOGETHER
5:45 AM  Doors open, music playing, coffee, juice, fruit, donuts, etc.
6:00 AM  Host welcomes everyone; video clip, funny story, etc.
6:15 AM  DVD presentation by Bob Lewis
7:00 AM  Small groups; 2-4 men, men choose partners
7:30 AM  Music starts playing to signal that we are done.  Men who need to leave, leave.  Others are welcome to hang around, go out to breakfast, on the work, etc.
 
 
DISCIPLE-MAKING OBJECTIVES
  • A bridge-building ministry to reach themen of our community.
  • An honest journey towards becoming the men that the Lord would have us be.
  • Teaching us to obey Jesus' calling on our lives as godly men, jusbands, fathers, sons.
  • Teaching us to be servent leaders at home, at church and in the workplace.
  • Helping us become a band of brothers who are impacting the world for Christ and His Kingdom.
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