Game Time and Small Groups
After a lot of hard-hitting lectures, the men and boys broke up into small groups in order to carry on discussion about applying the messages that they had just heard. Everyone needs a chance to stretch their legs and get some exercise! During the Men’s Advance, the attendees were able to take part in several games! ...
Read MoreDiscipleship at Church – by Rev. Kevin Swanson
Rev. Swanson’s second message was entitled Discipleship at Church. In order for a church to be healthy, closely-knit, and actively engaged in the Great Commission, there must be intentional discipleship taking place between the older, more mature members and the younger members. Most American evangelical churches are lacking in discipleship simply because the staff is unable to handle the massive workload from the size of their church. This is an area where the smaller, family-integrated churches have a distinct advantage. The smaller congregation size is conducive to close...
Read MoreDiscipleship at Home – by Dr. Marcus Serven
With a full day planned, Dr. Serven began the second day of the conference with a detailed look at what discipleship in the home looks like. Having instructed us in Jesus’ methodology of intentional discipleship, Dr. Marcus Serven illustrated how we, as followers of Christ, are to implement intentional discipleship in the family context. Dr. Serven explained that God designed the father and mother to be the primary mentors of their children. This is clearly shown in passages like Genesis 18:19, Deuteronomy 6:7, Proverbs 22:6, and Ephesians 6:4. This duty to train up their children in...
Read MoreFellowship, Discussion and Instruction!
After the meal, our guest musician, Nathan Clark George, led the men in singing the old and familiar hymn, “Holy, Holy, Holy“. It was a great help in preparing our hearts and our minds for the messages from Rev. Swanson and Dr. Serven. Various pictures of the men and boys listening to the lectures ...
Read MoreThe New “Dark Ages” – by Rev. Kevin Swanson
Following Dr. Serven’s message, Rev. Kevin Swanson gave a powerful message about the future of the Christian family and the Church of Jesus Christ. 2012 was a wake-up year for conservatives all across America. The results of the 2012 elections left many of them in shock. Slowly, the realization dawned on them that America had entered a new age; an age where classic conservatism would not save America. Ever since the 1950’s, Americans have lost a view of working and planning for their children and grandchildren’s good. Today, we live in a culture that is dominated by selfishness and...
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