MEN’s MINISTRY
Be Connected
Connect To Other Men
The men’s ministry has proven to be an effective way for men to connect quickly and at a deep level, changing lives and mirroring Christ.
Prayer & Discussion Groups
On Monday and Thursday evenings, groups of men meet at the church building for a period of sharing, prayer, and discussion. The groups convene at 6:30 p.m. and end by 7:30 p.m. You are welcome to chose the one that best fits your schedule or attend both. Each discussion group meeting begins with a sharing of prayer requests, followed by a prayer and a period of discussion on a biblical topic. As we become closer, the prayer requests become more personal. Men are encouraged, but not obligated, to share their personal struggles with each other with the understanding that “what’s said here stays here.” To our knowledge, that commitment has never been violated.
You do not need to sign up to attend either study.
Annual Gathering
“Christian men don’t retreat.” So instead of an annual retreat, we have an annual Gathering. Gatherings happen in the Spring and encompass a weekend, from Friday evening to Sunday morning. They are held in a conference center within a short drive of Knoxville. Those with Sunday morning responsibilities are able to return to worship services at the Hardin Valley church building. Others stay for an on-site worship service. One purpose of Gatherings is to help men build relationships away from our normal church environments. The Friday evening session is intended to help men learn more about each other. Three Saturday sessions allow for teaching and engagement with each other. On Saturday night, men are invited to join a fireside chat to discuss whatever issues are on their minds.
Breakfast & Bible Talks
On a selected Saturday in the Fall, men from the Monday discussion groups cook and invite others in the congregation as well as other friends and families. We engage an outside speaker to provide a motivating message.
The Men’s Ministry has proven to be an effective way for men to connect, quickly and at a deep level, within the Hardin Valley Church of Christ. Lives have been changed from their involvement with the Men’s Ministry and through the caring attitudes and involvement of the many good men who are active in the ministry.