“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
2019 Super Bowl Breakfast - February 2
Former Dallas Cowboy lineman Ryan Young will be the speaker for the 2019 Super Bowl Breakfast on Saturday, February 2 (8:00-9:00 am). Don't miss this opportunity to hear Ryan's dynamic story of how his life was changed by Christ and the difference it made on the playing field and in his life.
Tickets go on sale in January.
For more about Ryan and his current ministry visit www.icoachcharacter.com/identity.
Planned 2019 Men's Ministry Activities
The following Men's Ministry activities are presently being prayerfully planned by our Men's Ministry Council. Dates and details will be provided as they are available, so check back often.
- Annual Super Bowl Breakfast - Saturday, February 2
Click here for more info - Spring and Fall Men's Cookouts $7 per person. Hotdogs, hamburgers, and all the fixins.
- Friday, March 22 March Madness Cookout (dress in your favorite college basketball team attire). Screens set up to watch NCAA Basketball Tourney games in the MAC.
- Fall Cookout Date TBD - Annual Men's Retreat - April 26-27
Lakeview Retreat Center in Waxahachie
(More on this later) - Men's Biscuits & Workdays - Saturday, February 23 & Saturday, May 18
Start with biscuits & coffee at church and then do workday projects for senior adult widows and widowers. - Men's Breakfast & Workday - Saturday, October 5
Start with a full breakfast and inspirational speaker at church and then do workday projects for senior adult widows and widowers. - Men's Prayer Night Summer date TBD
These nights of prayer gather men from our surrounding communities to simply pray as brothers in Christ.
2018 Ministry Activities
In review, here is the list of 2018 men's ministry activities.
- Annual Super Bowl Breakfast - Saturday, February 3
Speaker: Former college and Arena Football player Derrick Culpepper - NEW Men's Cookout - Friday, March 23, at the MAC
- Annual Men's Retreat - April 13-14
Lakeview Retreat Center in Waxahachie
Speaker: Dr. Doug Fagerstrom
Music leader: Adam Weatherly - Men's Breakfasts
Saturday, June 16
Speaker: Leadership author and speaker Terry Sumerlin
Saturday, September 29
Breakfast and Workday (doing work projects for widows & widowers)
Speaker: Dr. Ray Bohlin, Probe Ministries - Brown Bag Workday - May 5
2018 Men's Retreat (click to see larger view)
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 Room 157 (main building)
Led by Dane Broussard
Book study of "Romans" by John MacArthur - Thursday night 6:30 pm Room 274 (McDonald Activity Center) starting September 13
Led by Steve Puckett
Book study of "Finishing Strong" by Steve Farrar
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.
Sam Pierson
Doug Townsend (Director)
Doug Townsend (Director)