First Presbyterian Church of Athens

Men of the Church...

Who are the Men of the Church?

The design of the Men of the Church is to create fellowship among the male members of First Presbyterian Church, enhance their spiritual growth, and augment the life of the church through various projects and programs. This organization is open to males of all ages and walks of life.

Characteristically, it meets in Fellowship Hall on the third (unless otherwise specified) Tuesday of each month, September through April. At least one meeting per year is designated as "Ladies Night". The current President is Mr. Greg Daniels.

A representative event is as follows:
5:15 p.m. Coffee and conversation
6:00 p.m. An outstanding meal prepared on site
6:35 p.m. A meditation
6:45 p.m. Program
Dismissal is always by 7:30 p.m. or before.

Purposes of the Men of the Church

to lead men into a vital relationship to Jesus Christ;
to develop their understanding of the mission of the Church and to assist congregations in nurturing men of the Church to mature discipleship;
to encourage men in the church through their commintment to Christ, to fulfill the ministry to which men are called in their families, in their daily work, and in their ministry to other people in the community and the world; and
to involve men of various racial/ethnic backgrounds and men of different ages.

Our Mission Statement

"To lead men into a vital relationship with Christ and to assist them in their spiritual, personal, and community development."

Objectives of the Men of the Church

to enable men to understand their identity in Christ;
to deepen the spiritual life of men through Christian fellowship which finds expression in mission;
to cultivate participation in programs and projects enabling men to serve Christ in their congregations and communities;
to develop effective leadership skills which men can use to fulfill their ministries where they are; and
to equip men to meet the mission needs and social challenges of a world in need of reconciliation.