"For you have been called to live in freedom --not freedom to satisfy your sinful
nature, but freedom to serve on another in love"
Galations 5:1
Mission Statement: To unite, equip, and develop men to be followers of Jesus Christ. We will commit to be godly husbands, fathers, grandfathers, sons, and brothers, through the Word of God and prayer.
Today, most Adventists are aware of, are involved in, or support a gender-based ministry, with women’s ministry leading the way. Nevertheless, the men’s ministry director also fills an important role in the church, in that he works to encourage, lead, and nurture men who serve as brothers, husbands, fathers, and ministry leaders. The director is responsible for organizing, planning, and directing programs that will meet the unique spiritual and emotional needs of the men of the church.
Resource Materials
You may purchase these by calling Advent Source (800-328-0525), the Adventist Book Center (800-765-6955) or your local Christian bookstore.
600 Minutes with God, Dick Duerksen/Ray Dabrowski, eds, AdvenTalk Media. 200 (3-minute) devotionals written by Christian men for Christian men. Personal, direct, humorous and pointed. Each page will challenge you in your personal Christian growth.
Expect Great Things: How to Be a Happy, Growing Christian, by Richard O’Ffill. A template for successful Christian living, with the goal of being like Jesus.
Follow Me: How to Walk with Jesus, by Miraslov Kis. With sensitive sketches of people whose lives were transformed when they met Jesus, the author gives us new eyes, and then explores the implications of following Jesus.
Leap Over a Wall, by Eugene Peterson. Through the story of David, Peterson suggests new and powerful possibilities for how you can live as God’s best friend today.
Temptations Men Face, by Tom L. Eisenman. Straightforward talk on money, affairs, perfectionism and insensitivity. How do men experience common temptations and what can be done about them? Insights into a man’s perspective on these and other tough issues.
Then Men Think Private Thoughts, by Gordon McDonald. If you have ever questioned your personal value, wondered how God can use you better, tried to evaluate your success as father or husband, this book will encourage you. McDonald, with almost painful honesty, shows how to peel away your selfishness and see what God is eager to do in you.
Websites
The North American Division Men’s Ministry site has information on how to start a men’s ministry group, offers confidential counseling, and lists resources for men and ministry leaders.
Visit Advent Source On-Line for a complete list of the latest resources available for local church leaders. You can place an order or request a catalog by calling 1-800-328-0525.
South Atlantic Conference Family and Men’s Ministries: The role of Men's Ministries
• Communicate with the members and employees on behalf of the South Atlantic Conference Administration.
• Communicate with communities throughout the South Atlantic Conference territory about the Seventh-day Adventist Church either directly or indirectly through local church communication directors.
• Serve as a resource for pastors, local church leaders, and Conference departmental directors and support staff
Southern Union Conference Men’s Ministries: The Southern Union Conference Men’s Ministry Department exists to provide leadership, training, and support for the growing network of men’s ministries within our eight conferences. Our network of men’s ministry leaders have developed a strategic long-range plan called Vision 2020. The goal of Vision 2020 is not to just create another “ministry,” but to create an unstoppable movement of godly men in these last days.
CLICK HERE to watch the Vision 2020 video presentation.
North American Division of the Seventh-day Adventist Church
Family Ministries/Men’s Ministries: Our mission of evangelism is to provide resources, training, and networking opportunities that will instill hope and bring wholeness to families within the territory of the North American Division. Our vision statement is: Reaching Families for Eternity.