men’s COMMUNITY
Following the greatest man of all time.
Building a community of men who reflect Christ-like love and service in all their many roles.
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 Study
We’re meeting weekly to encourage, equip, and challenge one another in the roles we play as we study two of Paul’s epistles: Philippians and Colossians.
Gatherings include worship, large-group teaching, and huddle discussions. These weekly studies provide an excellent place to connect with other men and strengthen your faith.
Mondays
Mondays, October 6th, 2025 – April 27th, 2026 | 7-8:30pm | Sanctuary
Thursdays
Thursdays, October 9th, 2025 - April 30th, 2026 | 6:30-8am | Sanctuary
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.
Stay Up to Date
Receive regular email updates about our community of men at River West.
More Opportunities
Here are some additional ways to serve and grow as men.
Catalyst
For more information please contact Jess Gilchrist at giljess@hotmail.com
Evans Creek Retreat
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
Mankind
Our Team
Meet our dedicated men's ministry team members.
Mike Self
Men + Families Pastor
Mike Self
Mike brings over 30 years of ministry experience to the River West team and has been on staff since 2008. He graduated from the University of Texas (Hook 'em Horns!) and received his masters degree from Dallas Theological Seminary. He's passionate about equipping and encouraging men to grow in Christlike love and service in all the roles they play. Mike met his wife, Kathleen, our children's ministry pastor, at a summer camp in New Mexico while they were both in college. They have two adult children, Maddie and Mason. Mike is an avid swimmer and enjoys mountain biking and hiking. When he inevitably injures himself doing one of those, he enjoys less strenuous activities like reading, watching movies and college football.
