As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.      Proverbs 27:17

Men of Christ Church

A number of avenues exist for men to build friendships and to engage in faith formation for their personal and professional lives. A monthly standard opportunity is the First Friday for Men held the first Friday of each month. It is held in the Blue Room of Christ Church from 7:00 - 8:00 AM. This occasion consists of a breakfast catered by Anderson's, casual conversations and a thirty minute presentation centered on some aspect of faith and Scripture pertaining to demands and responsibilities of men at home and work. An annual event is the Men's Weekend. It occurs the first weekend of February at Valle Crucis Conference Center (near Boone in the NC mountains). This is a full weekend with some content from a weekend leader, some rest and leisure and a break from the routine. Themes previous years have included establishing balance in life, the father-son relationship, priorities at home and the workplace. Scripture is a focus as is everyday life.

In addition, there are many small groups of men who gather at Christ Church and other locations early on weekday mornings. These groups have addressed Scripture, have worked with books about relationships with God and Christ and about trying to be faithful in this world. They continue to be settings for support and accountability. Christ Church has benefited tremendously from the excellent work of Search Ministries in Charlotte. Search Ministries has spawned dozens of small groups of men in uptown Charlotte and elsewhere. Their courses and studies have inspired many men here to be intent about their priorities and the centrality of their faith. It's a low-key, very well grounded approach that has birthed many small groups of Christ Church. Contact Verdery Kerr at kerrv@christchurchcharlotte.org or 704-714-6964.

All men of Christ Church are encouraged to avail themselves of a variety of offerings for faith development and spiritual formation and for fellowship. There are weekly, bi-weekly and monthly fellowship and Bible study groups. These are designed to build a deeper connection to God and to this community.

First Friday for Men:
Convenes the first Friday of each month from 7:00-8:00 AM in the Blue Room of Christ Church. Begins with coffee and casual conversation followed by a breakfast catered by AndersonÙs and concludes with a thirty minute presentation on some aspect of being a man of faith personally and professionally in this world. Contact is Verdery Kerr at 704-714-6964.

Dads With Kids:
Fridays beginning September 12th, 7:00 - 9:00 AM, a study of the gospel of Matthew held at the church. The only requirement is an interest in studying the Bible and your faith through conversation with other men. All fathers are welcome. Contact Henry Ijams at henry@paystreamadvisors.com or 704-905-2117.

Uptown Men's Lunch Bible Study
Dave Redding, Dean/Deluca Suite. 915 on Tryon Street

ABS (Almost Bible Study):
Meets in the Dowd Y breakfast area (400 E Morehead Street: Y membership is not required). 7:30 AM on Fridays; currently Dave Redding is leading a study of the Book of Acts and the topic/scripture is provided in advance by email. Contact Dave Redding david@dreddinglaw.com.

Annual Men's Weekend:
January 28th - 30th, 2011 at Valle Crucis Conference Center in the mountains near Boone, NC. This is a gorgeous, holy time for men. No prying into personal matters! This is left for men to do on their own. A chance to step back from pressures, study a bit and take stock of self and priorities. Begins Friday, January 28th, with a social hour at 5:30 PM. Concludes Sunday, January 30th, before lunch. Food is excellent. There is ample time for rest and recreation. Space for 35 men. Cost is $160 for room, food & leadership. Make a reservation with a check to Christ Church designated for the 2011 Men's Weekend. Contact Verdery Kerr at kerrv@christchurchcharlotte.org or 704-714-6964.