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 Men's Ministries of
Crossroad Community Church
And whoever does not carry their cross and
follow me cannot be my disciple. (Luke 14:27)
Our Men's Ministry encourages and challenges men of all ages to be fully and unashamedly engaged in a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. We don't want religious men. We strive to develop Godly men who grow continually as husbands, fathers, workers and witnesses - men who accept their responsibilities to church, family, workplace and community - men who look to God's Word and Jesus' example as the standard for "being a man". We want men to know Jesus Christ; to know His will for them; and to live it out. Our Men's Ministries are open to men of all ages (including High School) and marital status.
| 2012 Men's Ministries Schedule |
| Weekly Men's Coffee Devotional |
Every Thursday, 6-7 AM @ church
beginning February 2 |
| Quarterly Men's Guest Breakfast |
Saturday, 8-10 a.m.
Feb 25, Apr 28, Jul 21, Sep 29 @church |
| 2012 Men's Retreat |
October 26-27, Flat Rock YMCA Camp
St. Paul, IN |
Contact Brian Copes for additional information
at 317-501-0624 (cell) or brian.copes@yahoo.com
Study Materials and References:
 The focus of the weekly and quarterly men's meetings centers on the characteristics of a "mature" man presented by the Apostle Paul in his letters to Timothy and Titus. Two paragraphs (1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:5-10) give us a powerful profile for testing our Christian maturity levels. These twenty criteria are routinely applied to screen elders and deacons but also establish a foundation of manly maturity toward which every man should strive regardless of age, station, or marital status. This book, The Measure of a Man, was authored by Dr. Gene Getz in 1974 and repeatedly updated. Following are the twenty spiritual qualifications for Godly men:
1. Overall spiritual maturity (a well rounded man)
2. Above reproach (a man of good example)
3. Husband of one wife (morally pure)
4. Temperate (balanced in words and actions)
5. Prudent (wise and humble)
6. Respectable (good role model)
7. Hospitable (unselfish and generous)
8. Able to teach (non-threatening/defensive manner)
9. Not addicted to wine (not addicted to substance)
10. Not self-willed (not self-centered and controlling)
11. Not quick-tempered (void of anger that becomes selfish)
12. Not pugnacious (not abusive)
13. Gentle (sensitive, loving and kind)
14. Peacable (non-argumentative, non-divisive)
15. Free from the love of money (non-materialistic)
16. Manages his own household well (a good husband, father)
17. Loving what is good (pursues Godly activities)
18. Just (wise, discerning, non-prejudiced, fair)
19. Devout (holy, devoted to God)
20. Self-controlled (disciplined)
Additional man-themed devotionals from Promise Keepers (Men of Integrity) and Man in the Mirror Ministries (Equipping the Man in the Mirror) are used to provide a change-of-pace and focus on related topical issues.
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