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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