"Joshua said it first: ‘As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.’ As men of this church stand up for Jesus in their homes, lives will be changed forever. Gateway Men's Ministry helps to reinforce this truth to the leaders of this fellowship through Bible study, prayer and the sharpening of one another. My hope and prayer is that you will give this ministry a try, linking yourself to other men that are making a difference." --Pastor Mark Jappe
One of the most important reasons to have a men's ministry group is to make men's lives more productive, having meaning and purpose. Men represent a tremendous, greatly untapped resource to assist the church in changing and influencing our world for Christ.
A balanced men's ministry represents four biblical mandates:
Evangelizing men to salvation and church membership.
Establishing men to spiritual maturity.
Equipping men for ministry.
Extending men on mission.
Mission Statement
To make disciples of Jesus Christ by providing the teaching, resources, and opportunity for men to grow deeply in their spiritual walk. Equip men for Christian service at home, church, workplace and community. (Eph 4:12-13)
Vision
The vision for the Gateway Men’s Ministry is to offer opportunity for all men to participate in something that speaks to them and glorifies God and extends the gospel of Christ (I Cor. 9:22-23).
Goal
Our ministry goal is to encourage each man’s gift to surface, developing the Men’s Ministry into a visible spiritually healthy and mature arm of the church, an arm ready to respond as the Lord’s servant. (Eph. 4:7, 8ff)
Ministries:
Mighty Men: A roll call of men responding to needs in the church and as an outreach to the needs of the unsaved. Mark Walters, lead. (II Sam. 10:7; I Tim. 5:3-16)
Men’s Fraternity: A proven successful ministry, returning to Gateway this fall, training men to Christian maturity. Jake Simpson, lead. Beginning date will be announced. (Eph. 4:13)
Men’s Study and Breakfast: First Saturday of each month at The Pancake House on Second Street. Jim Craig, lead. (2 Tim. 2:15)
Recreation Ministry: Superbowl Saturday (Saturday before Superbowl Sunday), BBQ Softball, Horseshoes, Trapper, activity dates to be announced. Steve Lilyquist, lead.
One-On-One Discipleship: A focused discipleship ministry grounding new and tenured believers in the basic tenants of the faith. Randy Ford, lead. (Matt. 28:19)
Baptism by the Bay: Labor Day fellowship, bbq, horseshoe tournament, and baptism of new believers. Great fun, good food, and fabulous fellowship is guaranteed. Steve Lilyquist, lead. (Matt. 28:19)
Gateway Men’s Ministry Team:
Steve Lilyquist 619-985-7118
Dennis Smith 619-341-1516
Randy Ford 619-443-5354
