Paul wrote to Timothy in 1 Timothy 2:8, that he wanted “the men in every place to pray, lifting up holy hands without anger or argument.” This is significant because Paul is advocating for men to pray, worship, and lead the church in peace. In other words, men—just like women—are essential to the mission of the church. Social changes in the last 30 years have been enormous, and the impact on men has been disorienting and destabilizing. There is, therefore, an urgent need to help Christian men to be taught with clarity God's plan for them. The particular needs of Christian men cannot be met only by the regular Sunday pulpit ministry or in mixed Home Fellowship Groups. It is essential to establish a vital ministry to men – teaching and patiently discipling them to effectively function in their personal life, marriage, family, work and church, and also helping them to connect with non-Christians in order to share the Gospel with them. The goal statement of our Men’s Ministry is: To develop Biblically-grounded men of faith who: