Speaker Panel
A brand new feature about the 2013 Men’s Advance was the inclusion of a special panel, which was made up of several fathers and sons. The desire was that these older and experienced fathers would be able to encourage and pass on some advice to the fathers in the audience, while the sons could also share a word to the young men in attendance. The panel speakers this year were: Mr. Nathan Clark George and his son Elliot George Mr. Gary Huffman and his sons John and Stephen Huffman Mr. Mark Thomas and his sons Michael, Matthew, Micaiah, and Marscel Thomas Mr. Randy Winton and his sons...
Read MoreGame 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 ...
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