Our men's ministry exists to serve two main purposes: to encourage our men as followers of Christ, heads of households, and members of their community to exhibit Christ's character in every walk of life, and to equip our men as participants and leaders in the public worship at Southside.
Daybreak is our quarterly breakfast and study. We use this opportunity to spend time preparing and sharing a meal together, bonding with our brothers. We take some time to devote to a topic of study especially relevant to the being a father, uncle, son, cousin, role-model, and coworker who places Jesus on the throne in their life. Prayer is shared, and concerns are lifted together.
During the summer months we utilize our normal Wednesday night adult class to offer training and opportunity for men to step into new worship roles. For those who don't regularly speak in public, it can be daunting to stand in front of an audience and say a prayer or offer a thought. The microphone itself can be a hindrance too. We want to set our participation up for success by familiarizing ourselves with and practicing these skills.
Through this classroom setting, we help each other to step out of our comfort zones and learn how to prepare for everything from teaching classes to Lord's Supper meditations and public scripture reading and prayers.