Men’s Ministry Objectives

* Educate men to understand their own male identity
* Enlist men to serve in positions of responsibility in the congregation
* Organize men to serve the congregation
* Employ the forces of Christian manpower through cooperation with district, regional and national ecumenical agencies of the church
* Train men to serve Christ by developing their abilities and gifts for ministry in the whole program of the church
* Involve men in understanding and sharing their individual faith through small groups worships, evangelism, stewardship, outreach, Christian education and other ministries of the church
* Inspire men to understand what commitment as a Disciple of Jesus Christ can mean as a guiding force in their lives
* Encourage men to discover the joy and strength that is theirs as they allow Jesus Christ to become Lord of their lives

What CMF Men’s Ministry Does for Men

* It gives him a sense of belonging to something bigger than himself – the church, the most effective channel for the expression of Christian life and experience – and realization that he is an important part of God’s kingdom.
* It helps him develop a proper image of himself as a creature of God – created in the image of God.
* It gives him new understanding and appreciation of the gospel, faith, prayer and stewardship; and the application of these to the family, to society and to the world mission.
* It helps him understand the total mission of the church and its task in the world and to feel that he is necessary to the accomplishment of the mission and task.
* It makes him aware of his talents, gifts and potential; and affords him the opportunity to express himself.
* It widens his circle of acquaintances, promotes friendship and develops a rich and lasting fellowship with other men.

Learn more about the Christian Men’s Fellowship in the North Carolina region by visiting http://www.stpauls.net/disciplesmen/.