Our goal is to encourage and equip men to lead, love, and serve like Jesus in all of their many roles – whether it’s modeling Christ at work or school, growing as a loving husband, or developing character as a father. Below are a few opportunities for men to connect.
Mondays, September 23, 2024 – May 19th, 2025 | 7-8:30pm | Sanctuary
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Thursdays, September 26, 2024 - May 22, 2025 | 6:30-8am | Sanctuary
Men of Good Presence Bible Study
A man of good presence knows what a situation calls for. His confidence is rooted in his faith in God. He is strong in character, humble in heart, and purposeful in his actions. Others draw strength from him because he is not easily shaken.
We are studying key men from the Old Testament and learning from them what it means to be men of good presence. This is not an inductive Bible study. Rather, most questions are designed for personal reflection and life application.
This is a great opportunity to grow in your faith and connect with other men.
For any questions, please contact Pastor Mike Self at mike@riverwest.org.
Sundays | Nov 3-Dec 8 | 3:30-4:45pm | Community Room
FORGED 101: Becoming Men
This is a 5 week series that dives deep into the attributes needed to equip and encourage young men on their journey into manhood. Forged builds a community for our future men ages 13-18 in partnership with Fathers and Mentors.
Series Topics:
Nov.03: A man walks humbly with God
Nov. 17: A man cultivates a great community
Nov. 24: A man respects women
Dec. 01: A man provides for his family
Dec. 08: A man does hard things
Please RSVP HERE to attend this series.
IMPORTANT NOTE: No class on Nov 10.
If you have any questions, please contact Brandon Reynolds at brandon@riverwest.org.
Sundays | Jan 12-Feb 02 | 5-6:30pm | Community Room
Imagine enjoying a deeper emotional, personal, spiritual, and sexual connection with your spouse. Imagine truly feeling understood because communication is finally clear and easy. Imagine experiencing less stress because of faster & easier conflict resolution.
In this four-part marriage workshop, Paul & Shannon Elmore will take you through the Relationship Roadmap which is designed to give you the foundational tools to have a healthy and happy marriage. It doesn’t matter where you’re at in your marriage, this workshop can help any couple at any stage of their relationship.
About the Presenters
Paul and Shannon Elmore met in southern California in 1991 and have been married almost 32 years. They have four adult children between the ages of 21 and 30 who live in the Portland area.
Paul holds two Master's degrees in counseling psychology. Over the last 20 years he’s worked with hundreds of men, women, and couples in his private counseling practice. He is the author of three books on marriage and relationships and has built a large collection of online programs and resources on marriage and healthy relationships.
Together, Paul & Shannon are the creators of the Secure Marriage Podcast. With more than 300 episodes and 300,000 downloads, the series provides practical marriage advice for couples in all stages of their relationship. Through the use of authentic storytelling, humor, and audience engagement, Paul & Shannon teach couples how to experience deeper connections that last a lifetime using the Secure Marriage framework.
In addition to live presentations and trainings, Paul and Shannon continues to develop the online library of training courses, videos, and podcasts on marriage and relationships at SecureMarriage.com
REGISTER HERE by January 07, to be a part of this 4 week Secure Marriage Class. Cost: $30 per couple
For any questions, please contact Pastor Mike at mike@riverwest.org
To stay up to date on all the opportunities for men and dads, join the Men’s Email Group HERE.
We are a community of senior men engaged in building a community of Christ for the world by gathering to fellowship, grow, learn, and serve. Activities include weekly Bible study, book groups, and service projects. Email Steve Kelly at sdk365@gmail.com for more information.
Catalyst NW inspires people, builds hope, and nurtures community by bringing together useful resources and caring men to meet critical repair needs of under-resourced people in our communities. For more information please contact Jess Gilchrist at giljess@hotmail.com
Evans Creek Retreat is a camp for adults with special needs located about 45 minutes east of Salem. The camp was burned to the ground during the Beach Creek fire in 2020. We partner with other churches to clear debris, cut wood, and build fencing, dining tables and creekside resting benches.
Contact Jim Harvey if you are interested in serving on Saturdays: jimharve@outlook.com.
Contact Geoff Brown if you are interested in serving midweek: geoff.brown@comcast.net.
Pure Life Alliance is a ministry that provides groups and resources for men dealing with sexual addiction and pornography. They offer safe, confidential groups where men can find accountability and healing support.
For more information visit, www.purelifealliance.org or email info@purelifealliance.org.
ManKind is a faith-based program for men who struggle with anger and abusive, controlling behaviors in relationships. The program challenges a man’s underlying beliefs behind the behaviors and offers safety, accountability, and support to participants.
For more information visit armsrecovery.org or call (503) 846-9284.
Contact Men + Family Life Pastor, Mike Self, at 503.699.2226 or mike@riverwest.org.
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