To say the past two and a half years have been challenging is an understatement. All of us have faced challenges, frustrations and separations. Sometimes for men, however, it is hard to articulate exactly what we are feeling. We want to be the leaders of our households or friend groups or the spiritual guide for those at church, but we are still human. We hurt and get frustrated just like everyone else.
That is why men’s small groups are important. Whether it is a regular pickup basketball or soccer game, a Bible study or sports gathering, regular time together helps us connect.
Sadly, many churches don’t have an active men’s ministries group. It is a missing but vital evangelistic tool. Inviting a neighbor or friend to a sports gathering or pickup game provides an opportunity to grow the relationship and talk about beliefs and their relationship with Jesus in a natural and non-threatening way.
To help reignite men’s ministries programs in our local churches and to give men an opportunity for community and connection, the Texas Conference Men’s Ministries | English team is coordinating “ReCharge” events throughout Texas during the first part of 2023.
These afternoon events are designed to help men ReCharge their spiritual life, connect with other men in their area for fellowship and growth and learn how to have a vibrant men’s ministries program in their local church. Hearing from others may spark ideas. So many resources are available for the beginner-to-advanced leader. AdventSource.org is just one website with a variety of books and guides.
You don’t need to be the men’s ministries leader to attend these ReCharge events, but we encourage you to invite your leader to join you at a nearby event.
Listed below are the dates and locations for the ReCharge events:
Jan. 28, 2023 | San Antonio Area | San Antonio Fil-Am International Seventh-day Church
9190 Abe Lincoln | San Antonio TX 78240
Feb. 18, 2023 | Central Texas Area | Georgetown Seventh-day Adventist Church
5105 S Interstate 35 | Georgetown TX 78626
Feb. 25, 2023 | East Texas Area | Tyler Seventh-day Adventist Church
2935 S Southeast Loop 323 | Tyler TX 7570
Mar. 25, 2023 | Dallas/Fort Worth Area | Dallas First Seventh-day Adventist Church
4009 N Central Expy | Dallas TX 75204
Apr. 15, 2023 | Valley Area | McAllen All Nations Seventh-day Adventist Church
6105 N Ware Rd | McAllen TX 78504
May 6, 2023 | Houston Area | Houston United African Seventh-day Adventist Church
9595 Braes Bayou Dr | Houston TX 77074.
All ReCharge events are scheduled for 2:00 to 5:00 p.m.
If you are on Facebook or Instagram, please join us at “TexasAdventistMen.” For additional updates and resources, visit our web page at texasadventistmen.org.
Thank you for joining me in prayer that we can ReCharge the men in the Texas Conference, so others may see the joy of Jesus in each one of us.
Below is the link to all the promotional materials for the Recharge Events. Included are 1080×1080 graphics for social media use, 1920×1080 graphics for screen announcements and a short promotional video.
Thank you for your help in promoting these events in your area.
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Tom Grove is an associate director for Ministry & Evangelism and Men’s Ministries | English volunteer coordinator for the Texas Conference of Seventh-day Adventists.
A version of this article appeared in the January/February 2023 issue of the Southwestern Union Record. You can find the online issues here.
