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Men's Ministry - Resources

BridgeBuilder Reading Library
We strongly urge men at all our events and teaching to spend time in the word of God. Below is a list of complimentary books we feel can help men in areas of growth around the word of God.

Authentic Manhood
Real Man- Ed Cole
Kingdom Agenda – Tony Evans
Anchor Man – Steve Farrar
Finishing Strong – Steve Farrar
Point Man – Steve Farrar
Standing Together – Howard Hendricks
Dream – Kenny Luck
Season of Life – Jeffrey Marx
Sold Out – Bill McCartney
What Makes a Man – Bill McCartney
Uprising – Erwin Raphael McManus
Man to Man – Chuck Swindoll
Brave, Strong and Tender- Phil Downer

Growth
Experiencing God – Henry Blackaby
God - Discover His Character – Bill Bright
Margin-Dr. Richard Swenson
Coach Wooden: One on One-John Wooden
Half Time – Bob Buford
Mere Christianity – C.S. Lewis
The Screwtape Letters – C.S. Lewis
Character Counts – Rod Handley
Holy Ambition – Chip Ingram
God: As He Longs for You to See Him – Chip Ingram
Good to Great in Gods Eyes – Chip Ingram
Twelve Ordinary Men – John MacArthur
Downpour – James MacDonald
Man in the Mirror – Pat Morley
Second Wind for the Second Half – Pat Morley
Seven Seasons of the Man in the Mirror – Pat Morley
Knowing God – J.I. Packer
Desiring God – John Piper
Spiritual Maturity – J. Oswald Sanders
The Case for Christ – Lee Strobel
The Case for Faith – Lee Strobel

Discipleship
The Prayer Series – E.M. Bounds
Eternal Impact-Phil Downer
As Iron Sharpens Iron – Howard Hendricks
Too Busy Not To Pray-Bill Hybels
Raising a Modern Day Night - Robert Lewis
Transforming Discipleship- Greg Ogden
As Iron Sharpens Iron-Howard Hendricks

Leadership
The Book on Leadership – John MacArthur
Courageous Leadership-Bill Hybels
Developing the Leaders Around You – John Maxwell
Developing the Leader Within You – John Maxwell
Spiritual Leadership – J. Oswald Sanders
Spiritual Leadership-Henry Blackaby

Marriage and Family
A Father’s Reward-Phil Downer
A Marriage without Regrets – Kay Arthur
The Dad in the Mirror – Patrick Morley and David Delk
Unbreakable – Tom Ellif
King Me – Steve Farrar
What a Daughter Needs from Her Dad – Michael Farris
Heaven Help the Home Today – Howard Hendricks
Effective Parenting in a Defective World – Chip Ingram
Raising a Modern Day Knight – Robert Lewis
What the Bible Says About Parenting – John MacArthur
The Power of a Praying Parent – Stormie Omartian
The DNA of Relationships-Gary Smalley
Letters from Dad – Greg Vaughn
Honey For A Child’s Heart-Gladys Vaughn
Devotions for Couples-Patrick Morley
Moments Together for Couples-Dennis and Barbara Rainey
Parenting Today’s Adolescent-Dennis and Barbara Rainey
Choosing To Cheat-Andy Stanley

Fiction
The Pilgrim's Progress – John Bunyan

Evangelism
Called To Greatness-Ron Hutchcraft
Just Walk Across the Room – Bill Hybels





Habitat for Humanity Project Day
BridgeBuilders is partnering with Inside/Out Ministry at Woodland Park and Habitat for Humanity for a Day Project on Saturday, August 23. This is wonderful ministry opportunity for all Woodland Park members and friends you want to invite to help. Poll your Sunday school class, small group or fellowship to come as a group and spend time together helping others. Location details are to follow. The minimum age is 16. Volunteers may work half-days of 9:00am-Noon, 1:00-3:30pm, or a full-day of 9:00am-3:30pm. If working a full-day shift, please remember to bring your lunch with you.

If you are interested in participating in this day event in morning shifts, afternoon shifts or all day, please contact men@woodlandpark.org or call BridgeBuilders at 423.899.9186, x105.




BridgeBuilder Summer Golf Challenge
Tired of watching the pros and want to compete with the best at Woodland Park? Well, this is place to show your A game and bring some friends with you. We are proud to host this event at Eagle Bluff Golf Club of Chattanooga on Saturday, August 9th starting at 9am. We do need to know the names of those participating so we can plan on your lunch. So contact us two ways, either thru men@woodlandpark.org or by calling us at 423.899.9186 x105 to let us know who all you are bringing with you. Dads bring your sons (16 and older) and invite your friends-guys in your Sunday School classes or small groups. Cut off for registering is August 6th. Maybe you can't make this event but you would want to be part of BridgeBuilders Golf Ministry? Let us know. We will be hosting monthly events this fall.



BridgeBuilders Fall Kickoff Event
On Wednesday, August 20th, all men of Woodland Park are invited for a Fall Kickoff that will feature a keynote from David Lawson of Precept Ministries, information about Men's Classes for the Fall to learn more about being an authentic man, opportunities to serve, special presentation by Bernie Ritterbush with Men's Ministry Network on Iron Sharpens Iron and much more. It all starts at 6:30pm in Room 157. Come out and see what is on the Gameplan for the fall and join up!




BridgeBuilders Fall Classes

Sunday Evenings
Building a Marriage That Works (7-week Precept 40 minute study) God wants your marriage to be sacred, joyful, exciting. Discover how to establish and maintain the kind of marriage God intends you to have. These marriage- building lessons can turn your hope for an extraordinary marriage into reality. Will consist of study time and small group discussion.

To be followed by...

Rising to the Call of Leadership (6-week Precept 40 minute study) This study highlights vital leadership principles to equip Christians called by God to position of influence in their homes, communities, churches, and ultimately the world.

Tuesday Morning Breakfasts at Country Place Restaurant (6:30am)
Discipleship: Being a Man After God's Own Heart (12-week study) Our focus over the fall will be on Fighting Spirit/Total Commitment/Obedience/Teachable Spirit/Spreading the Word/ and God’s Man at Home. Each week will feature different discussions on these topics around God's word . Bring your bible and a friend. Breakfast will be the only cost @ Country Place Restaurant.


Wednesday Evenings (6:30pm)
How Do you Walk the Walk You Talk? (Precept 40 minute study) Do you know who you are in Christ and do you walk in a manner worthy of your calling -- a life that imitates the walk and talk of Jesus? This study from Ephesians offers practical advice for everyday living. (7 weeks) Book cost $6.99 Will include study time and small group time. Bring your bible.

To be followed by...

Being A Disciple:Counting the Real Cost (Precept 40 minute study) Jesus said, "Come, follow Me!" Will you? What will it take? Get past the fear of commitment and learn about the freedom of walking in Christ. Discover the marks and joys of the true follower of Jesus Christ. (6 weeks) Book Cost $6.99.




BridgeBuilders Golf Shirts
Looking to spread the word about BridgeBuilders? How 'bout a quality golf shirt? Golf shirts are now available from the BridgeBuilders office at 423.899.9186 x105. The cost is $22. Click on the shirt to see an enlarged version.




Looking to Connect?
Looking for a way to connect with men on Sunday mornings? Join the Fleming Men Bible Fellowship as they meet at 9:00am at the Coker Barn just off campus. The class is currently studying 2 Thessalonians.




Living Beyond My Wounds
Living Beyond My Wounds will be forming men’s small group classes this fall. If you have painful or hurting wounds at this season of life, please allow us to walk with you thru this. The Bible refers to the relationship of men as Iron Sharpening Iron. It signifies two people working thru things. Isolation is not designed by God. We were created for community. You can find more information about this class on the Living Beyond My Wounds page.




Promise Keepers 2008
Promise Keepers is coming to Atlanta at New Birth Church on August 1-2, 2008 and Bridge Builders will be taking a group to the event. For a list of speakers, costs, and more information, please visit the Promise Keepers in Atlanta, GA resource page. The deadline for discounted registration is June 29. Contact the church for more hotel information. We will be meeting in early July to discuss travel and schedule. We will be leaving on Friday, August 1 at 1:00pm and returning on Saturday evening at 8:00pm.

Click here to see a promotional video for this year's conference in Atlanta. For more information, contact us at men@woodlandpark.org.



Iron Sharpens Iron
Iron Sharpens Iron is coming back to Chattanooga and to the Brainerd BX This day event is an excellent way to gather with like minded men in the Tennessee Valley from all churches to focus on Jesus Christ. It all begins at 8:30am on Saturday, September 13 and you will be in your car headed home by 5pm. Be thinking of whom you can invite and go with! BridgeBuilders will be there with one breakout featuring some of the men involved with Men's Fraternity at Woodland Park. There will be excellent keynotes featuring Greg Vaughn, author of Letters from Dad and Phil Downer of DNA Ministries who has spoke at Woodland Park in the past. Plus many breakout sessions featuring many options for learning. There will be vendors there and lunch is optional. Register with the men of Woodland Park to get your discount and if you are interested in lunch it will cost $8.00 and will be served there at the Brainerd BX. Contact us at men@woodlandpark.org to register or call 423.899.9186 ext. 105. Early registration discounts end on Friday, August 29th, 2008. You can also visit http://mensministry.org/ISI for more details.



CBMC
CBMC is a local way for men to connect here in Chattanooga during the week. The CMBC Web Site will provide you not only with a list of weekday meetings in town but also, if you are looking for employment, a way to join the Men in Transition group that meets on Monday mornings at Country Place Restaurant on Shallowford Road. This link will also provide you with monthly outreach luncheons you can invite friends to.


We appreciate you taking the time to look at BridgeBuilder information. If we can help you in searching for employment, work through life’s difficulties or you want to talk to someone about engaging in a men’s small group please contact the Men's Ministry at 423.899.9186 x105 or men@woodlandpark.org.


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