Live out your
calling.
The Men’s Ministry seeks to inspire men to become passionate followers of Christ, living out their individual callings.
The Men’s Ministry seeks to inspire men to become passionate followers of Christ, living out their individual callings.
We connect, encourage, support, and equip men.
Through Christ-centered worship, prayer, Bible study, teaching, and fellowship — to fulfill God’s call on their lives to impact their family, community, the nation, and the world. We strive to open ourselves up to the transforming power of the Gospel, encouraging one another to glorify God at home, at church, at work, in our neighborhoods, and throughout the world.
Men’s Ministry Fellowship Opportunities
Social
Theme: The Love of Christ Compels Us
2 Corinthians 5:14–15 (NIV) makes the order clear: conviction comes before compulsion. Paul says, “Christ’s love compels us” because we are “convinced that one died for all.” If you’re not settled—deep down—that Jesus truly loved you enough to die in your place, then anything that looks like “ministry” or “obedience” will eventually turn into effort, pressure, or guilt. But when you’re convinced—when the cross stops being theory and becomes personal and you experience the warmth of His Love—His love starts to pull you forward from the inside. You don’t live for yourself anymore, not because you’re being pushed, but because you’ve been won. The love that saved you and continues to transform you is also the love that moves you.
April 24–26, join us for a men’s retreat built for real rest, real laughter, and real encouragement. We’ll spend a weekend in gospel-centered community—having fun, sharing life, and creating space to comprehend the love of Christ together. Come get refreshed and inspired, and leave more convinced of His love and more compelled to live from it.
Saturday Morning Breakfast Gatherings
These gatherings (held 3-4 times per year) provide opportunities for the unique fellowship among the men of APC and present men with challenging and inspiring topics designed to help them grow in grace.
Special Excursions
Excursions are mainly about fellowship among the brethren but we also believe that these outings can be very instructive in terms of learning more about some of the Godly men and women who have shaped (and continue to shape) our Nation’s history. We live in a unique area with a variety of museums and historical attractions in our “backyard.” APC is also blessed to have men with unique experiences and insights into aspects of our nation’s history and institutions.
Discipleship
Walking in the Spirit
A 10-week forum typically held starting in January of each year with teaching and small groups where the primary emphasis is on growing in our walking in the Holy Spirit. (Galatians 5:16) Addresses the practical issue of how we take the biblical truth stored in our heads and actually begin living it out in ways we have not before. Learn more…
Discipleship & Mentoring
Discipleship is not a separable “program”, as such; nor is it a higher “class” or “tier” of Christianity. Rather, it is part of our journey of sanctification, as believers, and can take many forms as each of us are discipled by fellow believers and, in turn, disciple others. Our goal for this ministry is that it be one more avenue for discipleship — taking advantage of the unique opportunities afforded by men sharing with men and seeking to help one another in living lives devoted to Christ, with a sensitivity to the Spirit, thereby striving to be men of character, producing much fruit. Walking in the Spirit will be the principal access point for this aspect of APC’s Men’s Ministry, building on the relationships established during that course.
CS Lewis Institute
Opportunities also exist to participate in a one-year program through the CS Lewis institute, which includes meeting in a mentoring relationship. A further “on-ramp” is provided by pairing disciplers with men who wish to be discipled. Training and equipping will be offered for those who wish to be participate in this ministry. Please contact Elder Jim Taft or Pastor Josh Diack if you wish to be discipled or are willing to serve as a discipler.
Have questions about Men’s Ministry?
If you have any questions related to Men’s Ministry at APC please don’t hesitate to reach out!