Men's Ministry

What is Men's Fraternity?
   Men's Fraternity provides men with an encouraging process that teaches them how to live lives of authentic manhood as modeled by Jesus Christ and directed by the Word of God.

   These time-tested resources have been used all over the world to equip men to make their pursuit of noble manhood a lifelong priority; to energize and connect with men in the community; and to use the series in their own personal pursuit of authentic manhood.  If you are going to be the kind of man that you’re supposed to be, you have to be connected with other men who can speak into your life, who can call out the best in you, who can cheer for your success, admire your efforts, and be your friend.

THE GOAL 
When men connect in life-changing ways, a powerful ripple effect touches families, workplaces, and the church.  Deeper connections with God and other men inspire participants to connect more meaningfully in all facets of their lives.  They climb beyond the walls of isolation and aspire to a biblical viewpoint marked by integrity, boldness, and compassion.  Through this powerful series, men learn to reject passivity, accept responsibility, lead courageously, and expect God's greater reward.

THE FORMAT 
Men come together for weekly 45-minute teaching sessions on video, followed by 30 minutes of small group interaction in an environment where men are free to talk confidentially and openly about what they heard and express mutual support for one another.

THE TRUE POWER
The true power lies in bringing men together on common ground to learn together and listen to each other.  Bonds of true God-centered friendships are formed as men encourage each other week-by-week to more fully embrace a godly view of manhood.

THE PLACE AND TIME
A new Men’s Fraternity Group has just formed on Friday mornings at Westover Church.  The group meets from 6:00-7:30 a.m. just in time to meet before going off to work.  If you want to register contact Rick Trautman at 299-7374 or rtrautman@westoverchurch.org.  To find out more, visit the website for Men’s Fraternity at mensfraternity.com or talk to Dr. Gibson at Guilford College UMC.