2nd Tim.
2:1-2 You then, my child, be
strengthened by the grace that is in Christ Jesus, and what you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses
entrust to faithful men who will be able to teach others also
One of the greatest joys of my life
happens for about 30 minutes each Wednesday afternoon: I have the joy of meeting with
around 25 men and boys as we walk through quality books about biblical manhood. Right now, we are walking
through Disciplines Of A Young Godly
Man by Kent and Carey Hughes. I believe our youngest boy is around 7
years old, and the oldest man would be late 40’s to early 50’s. Then, on Thursdays at 6 am, for about an hour, I
meet with 50-60 men who range in ages from 18 years old to over 70 years old. These
two events have done more to shape the life of Trinity Baptist Church than
anything else I know. I thank the Lord for the growth in our men, the way the
lead their family, they way they love their wife and children. To be quite
honest this is one of those blogs that I feel so blessed and excited to be a
part of what God is doing in our fellowship, that I really have no point except
to rejoice!!
As a result of this emphasis on the Word and what we should be, we have men who are walking with boys who may
not have a saved dad, or may not have a dad in the picture at all. This year, our
12th grade men are having a special time of study and discussion with their dads as they focus on things they need to spiritually be prepared for as they
face the next few years out of high school.
I say all of this to encourage our men to
keep on! And, to encourage other men to join this journey with us. What is shaping
Trinity into the church it is today, are the men who are loving and leading - not just in
their homes, but in our fellowship. Thank you men, and thank you Lord for
blessing us this way!
