Mens Ministry

Iron Sharpens Iron

MBC Men's Ministry exists to provide opportunities to fulfill some of the key purposes God has for men as we seek to grow in spiritual maturity: discipleship, fellowship, accountability, and service. We are always looking for new programs that accomplish these ends.

Men's Retreat

The men of Midland Bible Church retreat together each year in order to deepen friendships and their knowledge of God's word. Please check back on the News/Events page for details about this rewarding time. We usually have a retreat around the first weekend of June each year.

Discipleship

Midland Bible Church believes that making disciples is the strategic role for the church:
Matthew 28:19  "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,  20  "teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age." Amen.
All believers are called to be disciples of Christ. A disciple is a person who has decided to be with someone else in order to learn from them how to do what they do. A disciple of Christ is one who chooses to be with and dependent on Christ in order to learn from Him how to live his life as Christ would live his life.  Being a disciple of Christ is not merely completing a curriculum or believing the right things and thus something that can be completely mastered.  It is a process that begins with a choice to follow Christ now and begin “reigning in life” with Him (Rom. 5:17) and never ends as we “reign with Him forever and ever.” (Rev. 22:5)  If we are to become a disciple of Christ, then He must be our Discipler, our Teacher our Example and not someone else.  In the process of Christian discipleship, a more mature believer comes alongside a less mature believer to help them connect and remain connected with Christ.
In order to bring clarity to what discipleship to Him entails, Jesus exhorts us to count the cost of becoming His disciple. (Luke 14:26-33.) Jesus makes very clear what the only approach to discipleship to Him is that results in success.  It is choosing to place Christ ahead of friends and family and possessions.  It is believing there is nothing more important than discipleship to Jesus.  It is responding in obedience to Christ’s call to “follow Me”.  Likewise, one is also wise to consider the much greater cost of non-discipleship to Jesus. (John 6:66-68)
At Midland Bible Church this process of Christian discipleship will take on many forms.  It may be one on one or one on a few or one on many.  It may be a specific bible study or a time of  being mentored on how to do life.  It will involve  discovering God’s unique purpose for you and then being equipped and plugged-in to accomplish that purpose.  It will ultimately extend beyond learning about God to discovering how to experience Him more deeply.  It will include passing the process on to others; of not only being discipled but also discipling others.  This process of discipleship is what the local church is to be about.
We said earlier that one should count the cost of being a disciple of Christ before making the choice.  One should also count the cost of rejecting this invitation:
Matthew 7:24  "Therefore whoever hears these sayings of Mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house on the rock:  25  "and the rain descended, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house; and it did not fall, for it was founded on the rock.  26  "Now everyone who hears these sayings of Mine, and does not do them, will be like a foolish man who built his house on the sand:  27  "and the rain descended, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house; and it fell. And great was its fall."

Men's Bible Studies

These studies provide an opportunity to get together in a group setting and discover the Bible. Currently, there is a group meeting in the church conference room every Wednesday except the last Wednesday of the month from 11:45 to 12:45, and another group meeting from 11;45 to 12:45 on Fridays all month. Please contact Craig Taylor through the church office (432-684-9722) for more information.

Men's Recreation

Fellowship can occasionally take the form of a softball game or horseshoe tournament. The men of MBC frequently play in church softball, flag football, and basketball leagues throughout the year. Contact the church office (432) 684-9722 if you are interested in participating. Come out and play with us!

Car Care Ministry

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As a ministry to those that need vehicle service, several men at Midland Bible Church get together on occasional Saturdays to change oil, replace belts and hoses, or take care of other minor engine maintenance or repair. Please contact Damian Barrett (432-697-8640) for the next scheduled service Saturday if you need to have work done or are interested in helping.

"Let us not lose heart in doing good, for in due time we will reap if we do not grow weary. So then, while we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, and especially to those who are of the household of the faith." ~Gal 6:9-10