As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another. Proverbs 27:17
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As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another. Proverbs 27:17 Focused Ministry to Men MISSION STATEMENET: Teaching men to be Biblically masculine, empowering them to be spiritual champions at home, in their church and in their community.
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As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.
Proverbs 27:17
Focused Ministry to Men
MISSION STATEMENET: Teaching men to be Biblically masculine, empowering them
to be spiritual champions at home, in their church and in their community.
AgendaThe Commissioning Process
The 2011 CalendarWhy Champions of HonorForming the Bands of Brothers (BOBS)
As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.
Proverbs 27:17
Focused Ministry to Men
MISSION STATEMENET: Teaching men to be Biblically masculine, empowering them to be spiritual champions at home, in their church and in their community.
The Commissioning Process Know Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior Member of a Band of Brothers Attends 75% of the weekly meetings Read 10 books in 10 months Complete & turn in review sheet for each book Attends regular weekend worship services Protect the unity of Calvary Church Perform two ministry opportunities annually Tithe or give on a regular basis Obtain Pastoral Approval
As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.
Proverbs 27:17
Focused Ministry to Men
MISSION STATEMENT: Teaching men to be Biblically masculine, empowering them to be spiritual champions at home, in their church and in their community.
Champions of Honor 2011 Schedule
As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.
Proverbs 27:17
Focused Ministry to Men
MISSION STATEMENET: Teaching men to be Biblically masculine, empowering them to be spiritual champions at home, in their church and in their community.
2011 CoH Meeting Schedule & Reading AssignmentsSaturday Track
Meeting 7:00 to 8:30 a.m.Wednesday Track Meeting 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Book Reading Assignment
March 30th BOB 1Corinthians Chap 1 through 8April 2nd BOB 1Corinthians Chap 1 through 8
April 9th Large Group April 6th BOBMissionary Speaker - through 1Corinthians 16
April 16th BOB April 13th Large Group 2Corinthians Chap 1 through 7 April 20th BOB through 2Corinthians 13April 23rd Easter No CoH April 27th No CoH Business Meeting April 30th Large Group through 2Corinthians 13May 7th BOB May 4th BOB Living By the Spirit - pg. 44May 14th Large Group May 11th Large Group Living By the Spirit pg. 89May 21st BOB May 18th BOB Living By the Spirit pg. 133May 28th Large Group May 25th Large Group Living By the Spirit - pg. 177
Champions of Honor 2011 Schedule
As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.
Proverbs 27:17
Focused Ministry to Men
MISSION STATEMENET: Teaching men to be Biblically masculine, empowering them to be spiritual champions at home, in their church and in their community.
2011 CoH Meeting Schedule & Reading AssignmentsSaturday Track
Meeting 7:00 to 8:30 a.m.Wednesday Track Meeting 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Book Reading Assignment
June 4th BOB June 1st BOB Your Money Counts - pg.42June 11th Large Group June 8th Large Group Your Money Counts - pg.84June 18th BOB June 15th BOB Your Money Counts - pg. 126June 25th Large Group June 22nd Large Group Your Money Counts - pg. 158 June 29th No CoH Summer BreakNo CoH July or August No CoH July or August
August 27th BOB September 7th BOBAwaken the Leader Within - pg. 50
September 10th Large Group
September 14th Large Group
Awaken the Leader Within - pg. 100
September 17th BOB September 21st BOBAwaken the Leader Within - pg. 145
September 24th Large Group
September 28th Large Group
Awaken the Leader Within - pg. 190
Champions of Honor Review Sheet
As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.
Proverbs 27:17
Focused Ministry to Men
MISSION STATEMENET: Teaching men to be Biblically masculine, empowering them to be spiritual champions at home, in their church and in their community.
Why Champions of Honor
Reminds Two Things:1. Tale of Two Shammahs2. Song “The Spirit Says Arise”
As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.
Proverbs 27:17
Focused Ministry to Men
MISSION STATEMENET: Teaching men to be Biblically masculine, empowering them to be spiritual champions at home, in their church and in their community.
Shammah #11 Samuel 16: 6, 7, 9
When they arrived Samuel saw Eliab and thought, “Surely the Lord's Anointed stands here before me.”
But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The Lord does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at the outward appearance , but the Lord looks at the heart.
Jesse then had Shammah pass by, but Samuel said, “Nor has the Lord chosen this one.”
As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.
Proverbs 27:17
Focused Ministry to Men
MISSION STATEMENET: Teaching men to be Biblically masculine, empowering them to be spiritual champions at home, in their church and in their community.
Shammah #11 Samuel 17: 13, 22 - 24
Jesse's three oldest sons had followed Saul to the war; The first born Eliab, the second, Abinadab; and the third, Shammah.David left his things with the keepers of supplies, ran to the battle lines and greeted his brothers. As he was talking with them, Goliath, the Philistine champion from Gath, stepped out from his lines and shouted his usual defiance and David heard it. When the Israelites saw the man, they all ran from him in great fear..
As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.
Proverbs 27:17
Focused Ministry to Men
MISSION STATEMENET: Teaching men to be Biblically masculine, empowering them to be spiritual champions at home, in their church and in their community.
Shammah #22 Samuel 23: 11 - 12
Next to him was Shammah son of Agee the Hararite. When the Philistines banded together at a place where there was a field full of lentils, Israel's troops fled from them. Shammah took his stand in the middle of the field. He defended it and struck the Philistines down, and the Lord brought about a great victory.
As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.
Proverbs 27:17
Focused Ministry to Men
MISSION STATEMENET: Teaching men to be Biblically masculine, empowering them to be spiritual champions at home, in their church and in their community.
Shammah #1 – The Un-opened GiftTo sinful patterns of behavior that never get confronted and changed,
Abilities and gifts that never get cultivated and developed - Until weeks become mothsAnd months turn into years,And one day looking back on a life ofDeep intimate gut-wrenching honest conversations you never had;Great bold prayers you never prayed,Exhilarating risks you never took,Sacrificial gifts you never offeredLives you never touched,And your sitting in a recliner with a shriveled soul,And forgotten dreams,And you realize there was a world of desperate need,And a great God calling you to be a part of something bigger than yourself,You see the person you could have become but did not;You never followed your calling,You never got out of the boat.
As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.
Proverbs 27:17
Focused Ministry to Men
MISSION STATEMENET: Teaching men to be Biblically masculine, empowering them to be spiritual champions at home, in their church and in their community.
Shammah #2 – The Open GiftFalling in love with Jesus all over again. Spending extended time with Jesus is the highlight of your day. You enter God's living room and sit with Jesus, gazing in wonder and awe. Your heartbeat quickens. You can't help but smile. You read the Bible and it is alive. Fresh ideas are popping. At times while you are reading, it's as if you are looking into the face of God, beholding His character, His beauty, His virtue, His power, His love. At other times you seem to be looking into a mirror reflecting a crystal clear image of yourself.
In light of such intimacy, you suddenly realize that God has been reading your mail. Oh no! You panic, I have been found. There is nowhere to hide! Bone-crushing conviction sets in. Face to face with God's impeccable moral virtue, you shrink back, feeling like a dirty rotten scoundrel. In contrition you openly admit your failures and beg for His mercy. God responds. Instantly He floods your soul with His unconditional love, with convincing awareness that there is nothing you could ever do to make Him love you less and there is nothing you could do to make Him love you more.
As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.
Proverbs 27:17
Focused Ministry to Men
MISSION STATEMENET: Teaching men to be Biblically masculine, empowering them to be spiritual champions at home, in their church and in their community.
Shammah #2 – The Open GiftBefore you even realize it what has happened, the horror of Oh no! There is nowhere to hide changes into Oh good! There's no need to hide! In the act of seeking God, you realize He's been seeking you. While reading the Bible, you discover it's been reading you. You find God to be all He claims to be and yourself to be all you are intended to be.
You are filled with hope that your life is changing for the good. Twisted, selfish attitudes and self-destructive habits are being rooted out, and for the first time you believe that the Christian life is actually doable. You feel empowered by a new confidence. Your prayers are alive. You receive a particular God-assignment that will impact your world.Now imagine being part of a Band of Brothers experiencing the same awe in God's tangible presence. Jesus permeates your gatherings like the aroma of homemade bread. Friendships become vulnerable and transparent. Men come out from hiding. Prayer meetings in the church become standing room only. Relationships are healed and marriages saved from divorce. Lives are being transformed and God is using you to lead them to Himself.
As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.
Proverbs 27:17
Focused Ministry to Men
MISSION STATEMENET: Teaching men to be Biblically masculine, empowering them to be spiritual champions at home, in their church and in their community.
Verse 1: The voice of God, Almighty Warrior, declaring war Hear His command, you are a chosen generation,A mighty force in the land.
Verse 2: All Creation now is waiting to see the righteous take their stand; moving out in His anointing, fulfilling God's
eternal plan.Verse 3: The army of God is now assembled, a people filled with power and might. The time is now no hesitation, take up your swords, stand up and fight.
Chorus: Arise, this final hour, Arise, you soldier if the King. Arise, put on your armor. No, the gates of hell will not prevail; so arise, the spirit says arise!
As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.
Proverbs 27:17
Focused Ministry to Men
MISSION STATEMENET: Teaching men to be Biblically masculine, empowering them to be spiritual champions at home, in their church and in their community.
Are You Hearing God's Voice?
“Arise and Commit to being Commissioned
Let Me (God) Teach You to be a Man
Open the Gift I have for you”
As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.
Proverbs 27:17
Focused Ministry to Men
MISSION STATEMENET: Teaching men to be Biblically masculine, empowering them to be spiritual champions at home, in their church and in their community.
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