Let us hold fast to the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who has promised is faithful. And let us consider how to provoke one another to love and good deeds. (Hebrews 10:23-24)

In most Presbyterian churches - even large ones - a strong and active men’s ministry is a dream from the distant past. Howard Memorial, however, is not “most churches” and we need look no further than Tuesday

mornings.

Not once a month, but every week; not a devotion followed by chitchat but focused Bible study; not a handful talking about “the good old days” but over twenty men, actively engaged, serious about encouraging one another as followers of the Way of Jesus.

I have a theory about men’s ministry that has been at the heart of my commitment to The Church for several decades. My theory is that “active participation, by men, in prayer and Bible study” is a key demographic that would speak volumes if incorporated into the metrics the Presbyterian Church looks at to identify healthy congregations.

Simply put, a congregation where men gather for Bible study, prayer, mutual encouragement and accountability is a church where other key indicators are likely healthy too.

If you are curious, we would love to see you. Tuesday mornings, at 7:30, in the session room, all squeezed around the long table.

If your schedule does not allow for Tuesday mornings, or you would like to be in a group maybe with younger men, let the church office know. We will start a data base. Maybe this is a ministry slated for expansion in the fall?

Regardless, pray for the men of Howard Memorial, God is doing some creative work with your brothers every Tuesday morning. - Derek Maul