The ministry of
men in the local church is defined as a core group of men, partnering with
their pastor, to invite and initiate spiritual growth opportunities for all men
of the church. Everyone has different gifts, graces and areas of interest.
Therefore, opportunities for participation would include diverse ministries of
the church, such as prayer groups, missions, Bible studies, retreats,
workshops/seminars, small groups in the Wesleyan tradition, leading and
participating on committees, teaching Sunday school classes, youth ministries,
scouting, mentoring and assisting in leading worship service. The focus is not
inward, concentrating only on those who attend a set meeting, but outward to
all men, assisting them to engage the process of spiritual growth.
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"The organized unit of United Methodist Women
shall be a community of women whose purpose is to know God and to experience
freedom as whole persons through Jesus Christ; to develop a creative,
supportive fellowship; and to expand concepts of mission through participation
in the global ministries of the church." - UMW Purpose
The UMW is the largest faith-based
membership organization of laywomen in the United States. It is organized for mission and with members who are committed to growing as disciples of
Jesus Christ in community with other women and building the lives of women,
children and youth. United Methodist Women has been in mission for more than
150 years.
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