“As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another” –Proverbs 27:17
“Men do not become men in the company of women; we become men in the company of other men.”
– From Every Man, God’s Man by Arterburn, Wendorf, & Luck
“Men do not become men in the company of women; we become men in the company of other men.”
– From Every Man, God’s Man by Arterburn, Wendorf, & Luck
As Christian men, we were never intended to go it alone. We were designed by our Creator to connect with other Christian men – to encourage, support, and inspire each other in the adventures we live, through the battles we fight, and for the others we serve.
“And if one can overpower him who is alone, two can resist him. A cord of three strands cannot be broken.” –Ecclesiastes 4:12
With these ideas in mind, the FBC Garland Men’s Ministry will empower and equip men through…
With these ideas in mind, the FBC Garland Men’s Ministry will empower and equip men through…
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Missions and outreach activities
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Ministries to meet the physical needs of others
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Fellowship opportunities
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Support programs for families and youth
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Teaching and education, focused on men’s needs
2020 Planned Men's Ministry Activities
The following Men's Ministry activities are presently being prayerfully planned by our Men's Ministry Council. Details will be provided as they are available, so check back often.
- Men’s Prayer Night
Friday, January 17 8:00-9:00 pm at Mount Hebron Baptist Church.
Spend an hour with men from the church and community seeking the Lord through the powerful path of prayer.
- Super Bowl Breakfast
Saturday, February 1 8:00-9:00 am in the MAC. $5 per person
Speaker: Chris Avila, former NFL Team Chaplain for the Oakland Raiders from 1999-2012
Chris presently is on the staff of FCA-North Texas. His vast experience in the NFL as a chaplain (and continuing contact with coaches and players) has given him a strong platform for sharing the Good News of Christ with players, coaches, and everyone connected with the football community. He and his family relocated to the DFW area back in 2014. - Biscuits & Workday
Saturday, February 22 8:00 am in the MAC. $5 per person.
Start with a light biscuit breakfast and then do workday projects for senior adult widows & widowers. - Men’s March Basketball Cookout (cancelled)
Friday, March 27 6:30-9:00 pm in the MAC. $7 per person. Hotdogs, hamburgers, and all the fixins.
Come dressed in your favorite college basketball team's colors. - Biscuits & Workday (cancelled)
Saturday, May 9 8:00 am in the MAC. $5 per person.
Start with a light biscuit breakfast and then do workday projects for senior adult widows & widowers.
- Men’s VIRTUAL Prayer Night
Friday, May 15 7:00-8:00 pm online (virtual meeting invitations sent personally)
Spend an hour with men from the church and community seeking the Lord through the powerful path of prayer. - Men’s Prayer Night (cancelled)
Friday, July 17 8:00-9:00 pm in the MAC - Clay Shoot (off-campus)
Date TBA - Men’s Dove Hunt (off-campus)
Saturday, September 26 Time TBA - Annual Men’s Retreat Theme: Pursuing Spiritual Fitness (rescheduled from earlier this year)
Saturday, September 19 9:00-10:15 am on Zoom
Speaker: Dr. Jerry Carlisle, former Pastor
There is no charge to this year's retreat, BUT you must register. The registration link is shown below.
Zoom Registration:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwkcOuvqjIvEtNZeD_opKR19kjtxjghU9j5
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
- Biscuits & Workday
Saturday, October 3 8:00 am at the MAC.
Start with a light biscuit breakfast in the MAC parking lot, then do outside workday projects for senior adult widows & widowers.
- Men’s Fellowship Cookout
Friday, November 6 7:00-9:00 pm in the MAC. $7 per person. Hotdogs, hamburgers, and all the fixins.
Men's Ministry
Weeknight Men's Bible Studies
The following weeknight men's Bible studies are offered, in addition to the Sunday School classes for men:
- Tuesday night 6:45 pm via Zoom
Led by Bryan Beeman
Book study of Genesis by Mitchell Kim - Thursday night 6:30 pm Room 272
Led by Steve Puckett
(Currently not meeting)
Men's Ministry Council
If you have input, feedback, or other information for the council, simply click on the council member's name below to send an e-mail.
Larry Allen (Director)