“Be on the alert, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. Let all that you do be done in love.”  ~1 Corinthians 16:13,14

"When obedience to His commands happens, what the world sees is the fruit of Jesus' glorious work and the worth of his glorious person. In other words, they see the glory of God. This is why Jesus came and why His mission remains until He comes." John Piper

Our Purpose

To provide an opportunity for the spiritual growth and maturity of men at Riverpark Bible Church (Philippians 3:7-16).

Encouraging, exhorting, and developing accountability, in the Lord, within the men of Riverpark Bible Church (Colossians 1:28-29).

Allowing ministry opportunities for the men of Riverpark Bible Church to discover and exercise their spiritual gift by serving the Lord and His people (Romans 12:4-8).

     Mentoring Opportunity

We have the chance to serve with Match Two Ministries at the juvenile facility in Madera. Men are needed to be a friend and example to boys who want a mentor. You can help change the direction they are going. Many have never had a Christian man care about them. For more information, contact Elida Perez, Executive Director, at 304-2565, or inquire at the Local Outreach table in the breezeway.

Weekly Meetings

Men's Fraternity

This study began Thursday, January 5 at 6:30 pm. All men 18 years and older at invited! Register at the Men's Ministry table on Sunday mornings, or by contacting Dan Lyons at 638-1875. 

Basic Training

This equipping and discipleship program for men began on Monday, September 12, 2011. It is a 34-week "men equipping men" program designed to model, teach, and encourage practical application of biblical principles that build a foundation for living life in Christ. The cost to you is $65. The materials are $130 but Riverpark will pay half of this cost. If you are interested in taking this course, please visit the Men's Ministry table in the breezeway on Sunday mornings. This course is a prerequisite to the course BASIC DISCIPLESHIP.

"Precept Upon Precept" Bible Study

This study began Tuesday, January 10 at 7:15 pm in Classroom 1. Join us for a nine-week, in-depth study with other men. Sign up at the Men's Ministry Table in the breezeway or email jeffkaiser@comcast.net.

Breakfast Fellowship

Join Riverpark men every first and third Wednesday at 6:00 am for breakfast and fellowship at the Denny’s located at the northeast corner of Blackstone and Herndon. For more info, contact Pastor George Hansen (299-1993).

Study Groups

Currently several groups meet on and off campus for Bible or book studies. This is a great way to learn, meet other men, and grow in your relationship to Christ.

• Tuesday and Thursday evenings
• Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings

For more info, contact David Durham (436-8418) or Lee Stacey (435-3284).

Praying for men of the church

Charles H. Spurgeon said, "If you can not prevail with men for God, then seek to prevail with God for Men."

That is the purpose of this time for men to gather and pray. We gather the second Sunday of the month at 8:20 am in the Prayer Room in the main sanctuary to join our hearts and to seek to prevail with God on behalf of the men of Riverpark Bible Church. We pray first for their salvation and then that they will indeed become the godly men and leaders God would have them become within the home, the church and in the workforce.

Ministry Opportunities

Want a ministry but feel like you do not have the time? Many ministries are available that take as little as one hour per month. No preparation or study time is needed yet they are vital ministries to the church. Here is a sample of the ministry opportunities available:

• The Parking Lot Security Team needs help once a month for one hour—Info: Jim Olson (431-0393)
• If you are more people oriented, the Worship Ministries Team can always use ushers. Ushering is a great way to meet and help people find a place to worship and to feel at home—Info: Glenn Freeman (439-0571)
• Care Connection—monthly service projects
• Men’s Breakfasts—setup, cooking, cleanup
• Praying with the pastor—a group of men pray with Pastor George each Sunday morning at 8:30 am—Info: Lee Stacey (435-3284)
• Prison Ministry opportunities—Info: Lee Stacey (435-3284)
• Assisted living and retirement home ministry—Info: Pastor George Hansen (299-1993)

Other opportunities for service are available. Contact Pastor Dave Parker our Pastor of Member Ministries through the church office for more information or email Pastor Dave directly at dave@riverpark.org.

Our Objectives

Outreach

• Sharing Christ's redemptive and life changing work with others.

Discipleship

• Make available one-on-one and small group discipleship groups.
• Accountability:
  • confession of sin, prayer, and spiritual healing
  • encouragement
  • transparency, maturity, and spiritual growth

Spiritual Growth

• Developing godly men as husbands, fathers, leaders, and employees/employers
• The study of God's Word individually and corporately
• Daily growth through prayer: Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, and Supplication

Fellowship

• Developing unity in Christ
• Developing godly friendships

Service

• Developing servant leaders for the home, church, and community
• Serving our Lord through serving others