Men’s Ministry

The Purpose

The Gathering is a time for men to connect and pray with other men under the Word.
It is a place to know other men, be known, and practice the Christian life together.

The Process

Psalm 1 says that we should meditate on God’s word. The Gathering provides time for directed individual reflection, which can then be shared in a small group as a way of sharing our Christian life in community. There are also times set aside for fellowship and prayer.
The Gathering is designed as a space to build relationships.

The People

Anyone is welcome. The Christian life is a journey to be shared, and wherever you are on that journey, we want you. We’re in this together.

The Focus

As Christians we are called to be more and more conformed to the image of Christ. We are selecting 36 attributes of the person of Christ, and we will select one attribute each month as we seek to become more like Christ. Over the four weeks of each month, our brief Scripture for reflection will rotate around four aspects of that attribute:
Week 1: Explicit of Christ’s character
Week 2: Where Bible characters get it right or wrong
Week 3: Gospel identity
Week 4: Gospel imperative

Questions: Email bgault@redeemerjackson.com

• Gathering and Fellowship. 15 minutes.
• Directed Individual Reflection. 10 minutes. Reading/Reflecting/Journaling/Meditating on a short passage in Scripture focused around discussion questions that are designed to get to your heart and your Christian experience—not your knowledge base.
• Sharing/Connecting/Reflecting Together around the Directed Individual Reflection. 20-25 minutes. This is designed to be a safe place where we can share our joys and sorrows, struggles and victories, where we can know others and be known, and where we can encourage one another in the Christian life together.
• Prayer. 10-15 minutes. A time to pray for each other in light of what has been shared in our discussion. This isn’t necessarily a time to break out a laundry list of requests around other circumstances, but more of a focused prayer around the Scripture and discussion that morning.

Redeemer Men’s Gathering

This is a time to connect and pray with other men under the Word.
It is a place to know other men, be known, and practice the Christian life together.

This Month’s Aspect of Christ’s Character: COMPASSION

As we walk along the path of the Christian life together, we desire to be conformed more and more to the image of Christ.

Today’s Scripture

Week 1: Explicit of Christ’s Character
Week 2: Where Bible characters get it right or wrong
Week 3: Gospel identity
Week 4: Gospel imperative.

Questions for Reflection

1. What is the Spirit saying to your heart through this Scripture?
2. As you read this Scripture, what do you want? What do you fear?
3. Where do you see struggles and victories in your life around this Scripture?
4. How does this Scripture shape the way that you relate to others in your life (God, self, spouse, children, parents, church, those who aren’t like you)?
5. How does all of this lead us into the Gospel?

Rules of Engagement

1. Everyone is welcome, all the time, wherever you are in your journey.
2. It’s okay to pray or share, or not to pray or share.
3. Share the time with everyone in the group.
4. Listen actively.
5. Don’t try to fix anyone.
6. What happens at the Gathering is held in pastoral confidence.