Sep20
Bacon & Bros Breakfast
Saturday, September 20, 2025, 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Each men’s ministry group provides a dedicated space for men of all ages and from all seasons of life to Connect, Grow, Serve, and Go. The groups are for men to develop their relationship with Christ and to become better leaders in their homes, churches, and communities.
Several groups are available to attend, and each group meets at various times throughout the week. Every group welcomes newcomers year ‘round.
Each group utilizes His Word as the foundation to compliment a study and they frequently incorporate activities in lieu of study sessions, e.g., hiking, golf, pickleball, gun range, dinner, etc.
The goal for the men’s ministry is the same regardless of which group one attends: “To help men 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 Man In The Mirror by Patrick Morley
Leaders: Norman Mosrie and Kevin Samples
When: Sunday, 6:00 pm-7:00 pm
Where: Meeting Room 1, River Ridge Church, 1 Saturn Way, Hurricane, WV
Category: Men's Group
Book Study Narrative: Are you ready to trade the demands of the never-ending rat race for the timeless rewards of godly manhood? Bestselling author Patrick Morley helps men overcome common roadblocks in the road to spiritual growth and to chart a path toward becoming a better leader in one’s home, workplace, and in community. With its practical advice, thought-provoking questions, and biblical insights, The Man in the Mirror will challenge men to reflect on their life, identify their problem areas, and make the changes necessary to love God, themselves, and others better. There are twenty-four (24) chapters within this study.
For any questions, please email Tom Poling
Book Study: The Book of Romans by J.D. Greear
Leaders: Wallace Kunin and Jeremy Lovejoy
When: Mondays, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Where: Meeting Room 2, River Ridge Church, 1 Saturn Way, Hurricane, WV
Category: Men's Group
Book Study Narrative: The book of Romans is considered by many to be one of the most important books ever written on the Christian faith. Writing to Christians, the apostle Paul defines the gospel, explores its depths, and discusses its significance and implications for the Christian life.
Join the Monday evening men’s group in this eleven-session series where he walks, chapter by chapter, through the first half of Paul’s letter to the church in Rome. Discover the timeless relevance of the book of Romans and encounter the power of its gospel.
Link to access the study on RightNow Media: the https://app.rightnowmedia.org/content/details/750879
For any questions, please email Tom Poling
Book Study: To Be Determined / Announced
Leaders: Robert Young & Tom Poling
When: Tuesdays, 7:00pm-8:00pm
Where: Meeting Room 2, River Ridge Church, 1 Saturn Way, Hurricane, WV
Category: Men's Group
Book Study Narrative: To Be Determined / Announced
For any questions, please email Tom Poling
Book Study: The Prodigal Son by John Macarthur
Leaders: Tom Poling
When: Wednesdays, 7:45 am - 9:00 am
Where: Starbucks, Tanyard Station, Barboursville
Category: Men's Group
Book Study Narrative: In this five-session study, Pastor John MacArthur provides fascinating new insights into this parable as he takes you step-by-step through each part of the tale. You will explore not only the shocking actions of the younger son in his rebellion but also the coldhearted attitude of the older brother toward his family. You will find a reflection of yourself in each of these two sons—and come to understand, in a fresh and new way, what God does to find you where you are and bring you back to Him.
The Prodigal Son Study includes discussion questions, Bible exploration, and personal study and reflection materials for in-between sessions.
Sessions include:
- Parables: Unveiling God's Truth through Stories
- Repentance: Facing the Agony of Being Lost
- Forgiveness: Experiencing Our Father's Love
- Pretense: Looking Good Isn't Good Enough
- Grace: Receiving Our Most Amazing Gift
For any questions, please email Tom Poling
AEGIS
AEGIS is an organized ministry pool of volunteers that can mobilize 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!)