by Men’s Discipleship

At Neighborhood Church we are committed to discipleship. Key to our Men’s Discipleship process are the Men’s Discipleship Bible Study Groups, which are now in their fifth cycle.

These groups are made up of 6-8 men, who meet weekly for 12-14 weeks to encourage each other through God’s Word. The 4 studies offered this cycle are: A study on Romans 12-16 by Matthias Media, “Respectable Sins,” by Jerry Bridges; “Don’t Waste Your Life,” by John Piper; and “Battling Unbelief,” also by Piper.

Here’s what some of the men in a Men’s Discipleship Bible Study Group had to say when asked, “What prompts you to commit 12 to 14 weeks to study with other men?”:

“The fellowship and to see how God can use me and others to glorify His name.” (Jason Smith, now in his 4th study cycle)

“To get more into God’s teaching, to become a better man, and to form friendships with men of God.” (Wayne Knifton, now in his 4th study cycle)

“I need the Christians fellowship!!” (Mike Hopson, now in his 3rd study cycle)

“To better understand the Bible and to have

fellowship with other men.” (Gary Kimmel, now in his 3rd study cycle)

“I need to be near God. Scripture says that ‘as iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.’” (David Sottana, now in his 5th study cycle)

“To grow in my Christian walk. I want to be like Christ.” (Gary Smith, now in his 4th study cycle)

“To know God in a deeper way and to fellowship with other men in Christ.”

(Brian Snavely, now in his 5th study cycle)

“Jesus!” (Shawn

Bainbridge, now in his 3rd study cycle)

Here’s what these same men had to say when asked, “How has God become more valuable to you through this discipleship process?”:

“The character of God is being revealed more and more clearly to me, and that is supremely valuable to me.” (Jason)

“The more I find out about God, the more I value Him

as my Lord and Savior.”

(Wayne)

“As I have become more God focused, my life is more joy-filled.” (Mike)

“He has become more a part of my life.” (Gary K.)

“God blesses me every day. I am so thankful!”

(David)

“You get closer to Him. You feel His love more and more. I want to make Him famous!” (Gary S.)

“When men get together to talk about God, it causes me to grow in

holiness.” (Brian)

“He is developing in me a passion and a deep loving care for others, a passion for the lost and for spreading the Gospel.” (Shawn)