MEN AFTER GOD’S HEART

(Psalm 42, 2 Corinthians 3:18)

Motto - God strong (Ephesian 6:10)

Purpose

Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, and be strong. Do everything in love. (1 Corinthians 16:13 &14, ESV)

God ordained men as leaders to serve, protect, provide, and guide those under their care. The absence of “Men after God’s Heart” to lead has grave and multiplied ramifications for marriages, homes, organizations, communities, and nations. Men are under attack because the devil knows that if he can strike (Zechariah 13: 7-9) the shepherd (man, head, chief servant of the home), he can scatter the sheep (wife, children, organizations, and communities). That is why men need a safe place to share, learn, grow, and be supported/equipped to become all God has ordained them to be. Taking any of us out is practically impossible when we are connected because one can chase a thousand and two, ten thousand (Deuteronomy 32:30).

Furthermore, it is vital for men walking with God to learn from the example of David. God is not looking for perfect men (Isaiah 57:15) but for men whose hearts are panting after Him (Psalm 42). Through our longing for Him, He constantly empowers and transforms us into the image of His perfect Son, Jesus Christ, with the help of the Holy Spirit (2 Corinthians 3:18). All we need to do is surrender to His Word and His Spirit by being willing and obedient. He will help us (Isaiah 41:10).  

Vision Statement 

Men relentlessly pursuing God to become more like Jesus, no matter what!

 Mission Statement 

Gather as men in small circles, periodically and consistently, to spur one another to: 

(1) Become more like Christ

(2) Become praying men as Paul urged in 1 Timothy 2:8: “Therefore I want the men everywhere to pray, lifting up holy hands without anger or disputing.”

(3) Accomplish all that God has called each one to do; and

(4) Grow as an army of leaders (chief servants) for Christ with the help of the Holy Spirit and wisdom from God’s Word.

 Key Focus

  1. Spiritual growth through the Word and prayer (personal and corporate) - Joshua 1: 5-9

  2. Practical Christian living & applications for all facets of life

  3. Accountability: integrity, honesty, asking for help

  4. Support: Encouragement and strengthening

  5. Missional living - Our identity in Christ, representing Him, and pointing others to Him and not to self

Operations

Circles of men meet (two or more, monthly/bimonthly, etc.) using the “Men After God’s Heart” learning model. The meetings can be through any channel convenient for each circle. They gather to share, learn, pray, laugh, and eat together.

Circles

Resources, training, and support would be made available to registered circles to help them. To start a circle,

a. Founding members must be born-again Christians who are members of (attend and are actively engaged in) a Bible-believing and preaching church.

b. Complete and apply through the link below

c. Abide by the Men After God’s Heart manifesto