River West Church Close Menu Home

Men

Building a community of men who reflect Christ-like love and service in all their many roles. We are men for others.

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.

Men’s Bible Study

Mondays, September 23, 2024 – May 19th, 2025 | 7-8:30pm | Sanctuary

– OR –

Men's Bible Study
Every week on Thursday until May 22, 2025 from 6:30am to 8:00am
Except on Jan 2nd, 2025 , Jan 9th, 2025

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.

Register Here

For any questions, please contact Pastor Mike Self at mike@riverwest.org.

Secure Marriage Class

Secure Marriage Class
Every week on Sunday until Feb 2, 2025 from 5:00pm to 6:30pm

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

Stay Connected

To stay up to date on all the opportunities for men and dads, join the Men’s Email Group HERE.

River West Men + Dads

Annual Events

4th Quarter Men’s Ministry

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.

Areas of Service

Catalyst

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

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

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

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.

For More Information

Contact Men + Family Life Pastor, Mike Self, at 503.699.2226 or mike@riverwest.org.

Current E-Newsletter

Sign up for “Current,” our monthly email newsletter about what’s going on at River West Church and beyond. From time to time we’ll also send you special announcements and words of encouragement from our pastors.

© 2024 River West Church

*Site by Liminal Creative