In our men's small groups, men are equipped within the context of Biblical community. These groups meet throughout our community at various times throughout the week and focus on maturity in Connect, Grow, Serve, and Go.
Each group is uniquely designed according to the leader's passions and gifts. Some groups may meet weekly for Bible study, while others may meet twice monthly, go hiking or fishing, and connect with a devotion over lunch. Regardless, each group's goal is the same—to take the next steps in their journey with God.
There are several ways that men can connect at River Ridge. It all depends on what interests you. Fill out the RidgeMen Interest Form to get started and someone will contact you soon.
STUDIES & GROUPS
Book Study: The Measure Of A Man by Gene Getz
Leaders: Dave Cadle and Charlie Quick
When: Sunday, 6:00 pm-7:00 pm (15 weeks)(Starting September 8th)
Where: Meeting Room 1, 1 Saturn Way, Hurricane, WV 25526
Category: Men's Group
Note: The Sunday evening group is open to men of all ages and seasons of life year-round. Even if the group is in the middle of a study or not, please…Come and See.
Book Study Narrative: For forty years, The Measure of a Man has taught hundreds of thousands of men around the world how to live according to God's direction--faithfully, lovingly, and spiritually. Now revised this classic guide to biblical masculinity is poised to impact a new generation of men. True masculinity is not measured by the strength of a man, but by these twenty biblical guidelines drawn from the Apostle Paul's letters to his young protégés Timothy and Titus. Inspiring, encouraging, and practical, this book shows men how they can reach God's standards as fathers, husbands, and mentors to other men. This updated edition includes QR codes that take the reader to online video resources for further study.
For any questions, please email Tom Poling
With: Reimagining the Way You Relate to God by Skye Jethani
Monday evenings, 7:00 pm (Starting November 19th)
Book Study: With: Reimagining the Way You Relate to God by Skye Jethani
Leaders: George Martin and Wallace Kunin
When: Monday, 7:00pm-8:00pm (10 Weeks)
Study Begins (Start Date): 19 NOV 2024
Where: Meeting Room 2, 1 Saturn Way, Hurricane, WV 25526
Category: Men's Group
Note: The Monday evening group is open to men of all ages and seasons of life year ‘round. Even if the group is in the middle of a study or not, please…Come and See.
Book Study Narrative: Why are American Christians, who have more access to biblical teaching than any other people in history, failing to experience the freedom of the Christian life? Why are pastors, those closest to the work and ministry, burning out at an alarming rate? Why do many church members, who give large amounts of their time and wealth to Christ and his kingdom, secretly question the legitimacy of their efforts? And why are spiritual seekers dismissing the validity of the Christian message? With explores the narrative of the Bible to show that we were created to be with God, and that restoring this connection is his mission. Instead of life over, under, from, or even for God, what leads us into freedom and restoration is life with God.
Click Here to Get the Book: Amazon.com : with by skye jethani
For any questions, please email Tom Poling
Book Study: The Purple Book by Rice Broocks
Leaders: Tom Poling
When: Tuesday, 7:00 pm-8:00 pm (12 Weeks)(Starting September 10th)
Where: Meeting Room 2, 1 Saturn Way, Hurricane, WV 25526
Category: Men's Group
Note: The Tuesday evening group is open to men of all ages and seasons of life year-round. Even if the group is in the middle of a study or not, please…Come and See.
Book Study Narrative: The Purple Book is a Bible study guide designed to help believers know and apply the essential beliefs of Christianity. This updated version gives new believers and longtime followers of Jesus the foundation they need to grow strong in the Christian life. As participants navigate through these 54 short lessons of about 15 minutes each, each will:
- Understand foundational truths on topics such as sin, salvation, spiritual gifts, prayer, worship, generosity, and evangelism.
- Learn how the Bible is God-breathed and relevant to our everyday life.
- Discover that the faith you hold has true power to change lives.
- Gain a solid foundation the enemy cannot dismantle—and a heart-shaped by knowledge of God's Word.
For any questions, please email Tom Poling
AEGIS
AEGIS is an organized force of volunteer River Ridgers that can be mobilized on short notice to meet physical needs, primarily within but also outside the church body -- with a special focus on home repair-related projects. When joining Aegis, a new team member specifies their skillsets and preferred types of tasks. Then, when a need is identified, Aegis members with matching skills/preferences are contacted in rotation so that no one team member becomes overburdened.Aegis follows the same concept as the national guard (when it operates as a relief organization). The word "aegis" itself (pronounced AY-jis) comes from both Latin and Greek, and has come to mean "guard," "shield," or "protection." When people have important physical projects they can't complete on their own, this team operates under the aegis of River Ridge Church to meet those needs for God's glory.
Distinctives of this area of ministry:
- It requires no commitment, just a willingness to be called about opportunities. You can always say no!
- Serving is irregular, as needed (and when you're available), not according to a schedule.
- You're never on the hook to teach or really say much of anything. (But you're always welcome to pray with folks or talk about Jesus as you feel led!)