Welcome
to the Website of MidAtlanticMen
Leadership
Faith
Mission
Service
Fellowship
These five key words describe the purpose
of Presbyterian Men of the Mid Atlantic Synod

The Synod of the Mid-Atlantic is the third of four levels
of governance in the Presbyterian Church (USA). Its geographic
boundaries include:
- Delaware
- North Carolina
- District of Columbia
- Virginia
- Greater Baltimore
- Northeastern West Virginia
- Maryland
Included in our service area are 1,485 churches in 13 Presbyteries,
or geographic districts.
There are over 100,000 Presbyterian men in the Mid Atlantic
Synod. These men are the clients of our Presbyterian
Men organization
Presbyterian Men is a lay-led, non-profit organization,
affiliated with the National Council of Presbyterian Men,
the official men's organization of the Presbyterian Church
(USA).
The Mission of Presbyterian Men is:
To lead men into a vital relationship with Christ, and to
assist them in their spiritual, personal, and community
development
Purposes
The basic Purposes of Presbyterian Men are:
- to lead men into a vital relationship to Jesus Christ;
- to develop their understanding of the mission of the
Church;
- to encourage them through their commitment to Christ;
- to fulfill the ministry to which men are called in their
homes, in their church; in their daily work, and in the
community and the world;
- to involve men of various racial/ethnic backgrounds
and men of all ages.
Objectives
These purposes can be realized through the following Objectives
of Presbyterian Men:
- to enable men to understand their identity in Christ;
- to deepen the spiritual life of men through Christian
fellowship which finds expression in mission;
- to cultivate participation in programs and projects enabling
men to serve Christ in their congregations and communities;
- to develop effective leadership skills which men can use
- to fulfill their ministries where they are;
- to equip men to meet the mission needs and social challenges
of a world in need of reconciliation.
Men’s Activities
MidAtlanticMen are engaged in active outreach to churches,
clusters/districts, Presbyteries and to the Synod of the
Mid-Atlantic. Wherever men seek to grow in their knowledge
and love of Jesus Christ our men can be found providing
leadership, guidance, resources, fellowship and service.
Each year our men sponsor an Annual Synod Men’s Conference
at Massanetta Springs, Virginia, a weekend retreat of spiritual
renewal, fellowship and leadership development.
Supporting Your Church’s Men’s Group
Our Area Representatives provide assistance to churches
which have an interest in initiating or strengthening men’s
ministry through visitations and consultations, planning
support for rallies, retreats, men’s nights and other
special events which will help to develop and unleash the
potential and vitality of a strong men’s ministry.
Men’s mission projects are also strongly encouraged
and supported.
Presbyterian Men work in harmony with Pastors and existing
church programs, in the belief that men’s ministry
complements and enhances but does not compete or conflict
with, existing church programs.
Chartering of a Church Men’s Group
In order to fully support and participate in the activities
and resources of Presbyterian Men each church is strongly
encouraged to become a chartered member of the National
Council of Presbyterian Men. Annual renewals help maintain
your church’s active participation. For more information
on chartering, go to the Nation Council of Presbyterian
Men web site.
Things Presbyterian Men
Are Doing Right Now
Fellowship Groups
Breakfast, lunch, dinner meetings
Speakers – spiritual or secular
Used as incubators for other men’s initiatives
Retiree men’s fellowship & service groups
Bible Study
Groups of 2-100 are meeting regularly to study the Word
Presbyterian Men have produced excellent study guides
Covenant or Accountability Groups
Bible study, sharing & support
Group size limited to 6-8
Attendance and confidentiality commitment
Held in homes, restaurants, offices and church
Service Groups
Habitat for Humanity
Men helping the church or community through service
Mentoring or volunteering in schools
Prison Ministry
Small repairs/maintenance in church or in homes of the elderly
or single parents
Supporting homeless and feeding ministries
Transportation & home visits for the sick & elderly
Supporting Youth
Supporting and participating in Scouting programs
Trip to ball game for youth of church or community
Annual Conferences
Massanetta Springs, Virginia
National Gathering of Presbyterian Men
Weekend Retreats (Individual Church
Sponsored)
Out of town, guest speakers, small groups, skits, sports,
good food
Golf/Horshoe Tournaments
Fund raising and fellowship opportunity
Evangelism – invite unchurched or inactive men
Parenting Support
Father-son, father-daughter events
Seminar on fathering
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