“Be on the alert, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. Let all that you do be done in love.”  ~1 Corinthians 16:13,14

"When obedience to His commands happens, what the world sees is the fruit of Jesus' glorious work and the worth of his glorious person. In other words, they see the glory of God. This is why Jesus came and why His mission remains until He comes." John Piper

Men's Conference - "Homeland Security"

Paul Sailhamer will share biblical truths from Ephesians, September 17-18, as he speaks on Homeland Security: Knowing Your Heart and Home are Under God's Protection in an Uncertain World. Pick up a registration form at the Men's Ministry Table in the breezeway, or print it out here: Registration Form. The cost is $25.

Weekly Meetings & Events

Men's Precept Bible Study

Men's Precept Bible Study will go through the book of James this year. They will meet Tuesday nights in Classroom 1 from 7:15 pm-9:00 pm. Cost is $35 for the year and the study begins September 14. If you are interested in joining us this year, please sign up at the Men's Ministries table or email garykliewer@hotmail.com.

Breakfast Fellowship

Join Riverpark men every first and third Wednesday at 6:00 am for breakfast and fellowship at the Denny’s located at the northeast corner of Blackstone and Herndon. For more info, contact Pastor George Hansen (299-1993).

Study Groups

Currently several groups meet on and off campus for Bible or book studies. This is a great way to learn, meet other men, and grow in your relationship to Christ.

• Tuesday and Thursday evenings
• Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings

For more info, contact David Durham (436-8418) or Lee Stacey (435-3284).

Operation Timothy

Operation Timothy is a one-on-one discipleship program which presents biblical basics in an orderly, easy to understand manner. The purpose is to introduce men to the Word of God and help them gain a basic knowledge of Jesus Christ. For more info, contact Lupe Chavarria (431-5568).

Praying for men of the church

Charles H. Spurgeon said, "If you can not prevail with men for God, then seek to prevail with God for Men."

That is the purpose of this time for men to gather and pray. We gather the second Sunday of the month at 8:20 am in the Prayer Room in the main sanctuary to join our hearts and to seek to prevail with God on behalf of the men of Riverpark Bible Church. We pray first for their salvation and then that they will indeed become the godly men and leaders God would have them become within the home, the church and in the workforce.

Men's Fraternity

If you're interested in learning about biblical manhood, choose a Men's Fraternity course. All men 18 years and older are invited! Register at the Men's Ministry Table on Sunday mornings, or contact Frank Ciolkosz (261-4991, ptmama@att.net). Cost is $25. Invite your friends to join your small group! Participants include men from other churches and those who do not attend church. See the website calendar for dates, and check out the Men's Fraternity website for more details!

MF I: The Quest for Authentic Manhood (24 week study)

• Mondays, 6:00-7:30 am, August 23, 2010 - March 28, 2011, Meet in Classrooms 1 & 2
• Thursdays, 6:30-8:00 pm, August 26, 2010 - March 31, 2011, Meet in Classrooms 1 & 2

MF II: Winning at Work and at Home (16 week study)

• Mondays, 6:00-7:30 am, August 9, 2010 - November 22, 2010, Meet in Prayer Room
• Thursdays, 6:30-8:00 pm, August 12, 2010 - December 2, 2010, Meet in Conf. Room 2

MF III: The Great Adventure (20 week study)

• Mondays, 6:00-7:30 am, August 2, 2010 - December 13, 2010, Meet in Dining Room
• Thursdays, 6:30-8:00 pm, August 5, 2010 - December 23, 2010, Meet in Prayer Room

Ministry Opportunities

Want a ministry but feel like you do not have the time? Many ministries are available that take as little as one hour per month. No preparation or study time is needed yet they are vital ministries to the church. Here is a sample of the ministry opportunities available:

• The Parking Lot Security Team needs help once a month for one hour—Info: Jim Olson (431-0393)
• If you are more people oriented, the Worship Ministries Team can always use ushers. Ushering is a great way to meet and help people find a place to worship and to feel at home—Info: Glenn Freeman (439-0571)
• Care Connection—monthly service projects
• Men’s Breakfasts—setup, cooking, cleanup
• Praying with the Pastor—a group of men pray with Pastor George each Sunday morning at 8:30 am—Info: Lee Stacey (435-3284)
• Prison Ministry opportunities—Info: Lee Stacey (435-3284)
• Assisted living and retirement home ministry—Info: Pastor George Hansen (299-1993)

Other opportunities for service are available. Contact Pastor Dave Parker our Pastor of Member Ministries through the church office for more information or email Pastor Dave directly at dave@riverpark.org.

Our Purpose

• To provide an opportunity for the spiritual growth and maturity of men at Riverpark Bible Church (Philippians 3:7-16).
• Encouraging, exhorting, and developing accountability, in the Lord, within the men of Riverpark Bible Church (Colossians 1:28-29).
• Allowing ministry opportunities for the men of Riverpark Bible Church to discover and exercise their spiritual gift by serving the Lord and His people (Romans 12:4-8).

Our Objectives

Outreach

• Sharing Christ's redemptive and life changing work with others.

Discipleship

• Make available one-on-one and small group discipleship groups.
• Accountability:
  • confession of sin, prayer, and spiritual healing
  • encouragement
  • transparency, maturity, and spiritual growth

Spiritual Growth

• Developing godly men as husbands, fathers, leaders, and employees/employers
• The study of God's Word individually and corporately
• Daily growth through prayer: Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, and Supplication

Fellowship

• Developing unity in Christ
• Developing godly friendships

Service

• Developing servant leaders for the home, church, and community
• Serving our Lord through serving others