Men's
Ministry Prayer Breakfasts
Future 2010 dates: September 12 and November 14
Prayer ministry breakfasts are held in the
Fellowship Hall at 7:30 am.
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Discipleship Opportunities
MOVIA
Men's Ministry
The Purpose of
MOVIA (Men of Vision in Action):
MOVIA exists to help men come to know a real and personal God that
reveals their purposes, provides personal direction and empowers
them to achieve the life-giving, authentic manhood seen in Jesus
Christ.
Men strive for significance and fulfillment in life. But, for many,
life is a "time of quiet desperation"…Thoreau, or a life of "aimless
meandering" … Warren. Men often become self-absorbed. For some,
self-absorption is "passivity". For others it's expressed in
numerous activities that provide an escape and lifts their esteem.
Many live for the escapes, but life is an unfulfilling tread mill of
activity.
Jesus came to provide "abundant lives" and
established the church to help men come to
know him and find such lives. But, when men
look to the church for help, they are often
disappointed. Many are uneasy in church
environments or cannot relate biblical
teaching to their problems. Many never
connect with another Christian man for
guidance and support. Church becomes
"religion", viewed as a set of rules and
condemning people. Many are turned off. They
find no abundant, life-giving significance.
Scripture:
"As for me and my house, we will serve the
Lord." - Joshua 24:!5
The Vision of MOVIA:
The vision of MOVIA to empower men on
mission with God to engage Men as Christ
commanded, to introduce men to the Good
News, to mentor men to Godly Character, and
to mobilize men to fulfill their purposes.
The Goals for
the MOVIA
"Target Man":
M aturity . . . . . . . Integrity . . . . "Walks the Talk"
O bedience . . . . . .Indentured . . "Obedient to God"
V ision . . . . . . . . .Identity . . . . ."Knows and Fulfills
his Purposes"
I ntimacy . . . . . . .Intimacy . . . . "Loves God, Wife,
Children and befriends Men"
A ccomplishment . .Impact . . . . . "A Leader, a Servant and an
Ambassador"
MOVIA
Programs & Events
Why have a
Men's Ministry Discipleship Program?
- To
help men feel accepted when they join
our church.
- To
open the door to meaningful
relationships across all age groups.
- To
encourage men to discover, develop, and
use their spiritual gifts.
- To
minister to today's man.
- To
provide vision and networking for both
in-reach and outreach ministries.
- To
offer "man to man" understanding.
- To
affect families as men's lives are drawn
closer to Christ.
- To
provide specialized spiritual growth
form men.
Who Will MOVIA Reach?
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Young Dads
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Empty Nesters
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Single Dads
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Part-time Employed
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Full-time Employed
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Grandfathers
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Trying-to-Become Dads
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Senior Adults
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Singles
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Professionals
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Retirees
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Christians
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Non-Christians
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You
Types
of Programs to be sponsored by
MOVIA...
All programs will be centered on
God’s Word and our relationship to
the God of the Word. Programs will
focus on strengthening our spiritual
growth, as well as our relational,
physical, mental and emotional needs
as men.
Examples of Programs and Events:
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Prayer Breakfasts & Meetings
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Summer Fling
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Men's Retreat
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MOVIA Monday Night Football
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MOVIA Basketball
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MOVIA Golf
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MOVIA Soccer
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MOVIA Baseball
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Bible Study/Prayer
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Empowerment Conferences
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Discipleship
Trainings/Conferences
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Apartment Ministry
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Father-Daughter Banquet
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Father-Son Banquet
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Bible Studies
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Bible Conferences
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Retreats
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Men on Mission
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Mentoring Programs
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Outreach/Ministry Programs
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Instructional Programs
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Support Groups
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Programs specific to needs (e.g.
Spring Fling for Dads and Sons)
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Prayer Walkers
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Financial Peace University
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