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...
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...
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...
read moreJesus and His Men – by Dr. Marcus Serven
After a wonderful meal from the volunteer kitchen team, Dr. Marcus J. Serven set the tone for the weekend with the first lecture, entitled, “Jesus and His Men“. We examined the pattern our Lord set for discipleship and mentorship with His twelve disciples. The Apostles were ordinary men, commen men, uneducated fishermen and even a crooked tax-collector, but through the conversion, training, and intensive discipleship of Christ, they were transformed into extraordinary men who could preach the Word with conviction and power....
read moreThe Men’s Advance Begins!
The 2013 Men’s Advance has finally begun! Excitement was in the air as the men and boys began to arrive and sign in. Before long, the room was filled with men from all over the Midwest. Old friends greeted one another eagerly, new friendships were formed, and lots of lively discussions. So many fathers and sons had come from different states and churches. But one common denominator united them all; their commitment to intentional discipleship. More posts coming...
read moreMen’s Advance (2013)—Our Talks
During this time of increased governmental regulation, growing fiscal indebtedness, mandated health reform, rising religious pluralism, First and Second Amendment erosion, and the toleration of all sorts of moral perversions—what are Christian families to think and do? How should we prepare our sons and daughters to stand strong in the Christian faith and to raise their own children to persevere in the midst of a growing cultural darkness? These are troubling questions that weigh heavy on the hearts of many Christian parents. Our Lord,...
read moreRelationships
One of the most difficult issues in human relationships is forgiving an offense (cf. Gen. 32-33; Prov. 18:19). This is true for unbelievers in the world, and it is also true for believers within Christ’s Church. Christians, though, have a distinct advantage over those who remain in the world—we have the gracious example of the Lord Jesus Christ who forgave us so much (cf. Eph. 4:32; 1 Pet. 2:24-25; 3:18). Beyond that, we also have the Holy Spirit who dwells within each one of us and makes it possible to truly forgive past offenses (cf. 1 Cor....
read moreRallying Cries of the Reformation
It is appropriate for Christians to remember the heroes of the past. This is especially the case for Protestants, since there have been some truly great champions from the Reformation era (1517-1650) who have made a major impact upon the present day church—men such as: John Wycliffe, John Hus, Martin Luther, Philip Melanchthon, Martin Bucer, John Calvin, Theodore Beza, John Knox, William Tyndale, Hugh Latimer, Thomas Cranmer, Nicolas Ridley, and Ulrich Zwingli. Each of these Reformers greatly influenced the church in theology and practice....
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