Introduction to Jesus Men!
A Relational & Experiential Discipleship Strategy for Rock Tribe Members
“… and what you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses entrust to faithful men, who will be able to teach others also.”
2 Timothy 2:2
“…as he is, so are we in this world.”
1 John 4:17
“….I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me.”
Galatians 2:20
“…For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.”
Matthew 18:20
“He is the one we proclaim, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone fully mature in Christ.”
Colossians 1:28
Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness and all these things will be added to you.
Matthew 6:33
What: “Jesus Men” is a relational network of men who help one another become their true selves in Christ, through the power of the gospel (Romans 1:16). “Jesus Men” is a Christ-centered, Biblically-based, relational and experiential discipleship strategy for men who want to heal and mature emotionally, relationally, and spiritually – becoming like Christ in the way they love and live. “Jesus Men’s” primary discipleship strategy is to help facilitate and resource small groups of three’s – Jesus plus 3 (J3’s). Men will learn how to connect with Jesus and one another in a way that results in healing and growth, ultimately empowering them to fearlessly love like Jesus in all their relationships.
Purpose: To raise up spiritual sons, brothers, and fathers who help one another heal and mature into Christ’s likeness. By providing spiritual fathering, mentoring, coaching, and heart-focused friendships in J3’s, we will obtain Jesus’ mind, heart, love, and lifestyle.
Expected results: Because of the power of God as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, in the context of heart-focused family/community, we fully expect that men will:
a.) experience healing from past wounds, trauma and pain,
b.) be set free from bondage, strongholds, and prevailing sins,
c.) grow and mature emotionally, relationally, and spiritually,
d.) operate in their true identity in Christ,
e.) learn how to be filled, led, and empowered by the Holy Spirit,
d.) connect more deeply with Jesus and grace-filled friends,
e.) become joy-fueled, life-giving men as a result of creating securely attached long-term relationships with God and others,
f.) enjoy the support and encouragement of other men who are on this amazing life adventure with Jesus,
g.) discover their gifts and callings while being encouraged to fulfill their destiny in God’s kingdom.
What we plan to do:
Starting Sunday, October 1, Men will gather for 8 weeks on Sunday evenings from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm (Mountain Time).
It will be live-streamed through YouTube and Zoom, and will be recorded for future reference and made available in the Courses section of this platform.
After the 8 week men’s kingdom “bootcamp”, we will hold large group gatherings once a month for ongoing follow-up and equipping.
The training will include teaching out of the Bible, and relational experiences with God and one another to integrate Jesus and his kingdom into our everyday lives. Young men, starting at 12 years old, are enthusiastically encouraged to join us if they have the oversight of an adult caregiver.
Each man will be encouraged to join a small group of 3 men with Jesus at the center. These small friendship groups will be called “J3s” (Jesus plus 3). The J3s will meet during and after the 8 week men’s training. We will also send out regular inspirational podcasts and video interviews to provide ongoing encouragement and inspiration.
Areas of Focus: The “Jesus Men’s Adventure” will focus on learning how to encounter and follow Jesus throughout each day, and how to heal and mature emotionally, relationally, and spiritually. This includes learning how to be healed and set free from past trauma, strongholds, and pain that are negatively affecting our present and future (Galatians 5:1; Luke 4:18).
Some themes for our training will include:
a.) how to experience the presence of Jesus throughout each day,
b.) how to hear God’s voice and communicate with Him,
c.) how to be led and empowered by the Holy Spirit,
d.) how to know and live out of our true identities in Christ,
e.) how to obtain the mind of Christ,
f.) how to experience freedom in Christ,
g.) how to create and sustain relational connections, love bonds, and secure attachments with others,
h.) how to escape enemy mode to the degree that we “love our enemies”,
i.) how to remain relational and return to joy when triggered by big emotions,
j.) how to discover and operate in our gifts,
k.) how to operate in kingdom stewardship in the areas of time, money, energy, and resources.
Steps to being involved:
1. Inform your spouse (if married), parent(s), pastor, and seek their blessing and prayers.
2. Create an account online which enrolls you in the Jesus Men’s Training & Fellowship. You can do this through this website. (See below)
3. Attend the Jesus Men’s training on Sunday evenings in person if you live in Laramie, WY. Or attend online through live stream or zoom. If you cannot attend in person or online during the live training, please watch each of the 8 sessions.
4. Help the Jesus Men’s leaders place you into a J3 small group of men.
5. Meet at least weekly with your J3 small group. This can be done in person or via phone, zoom, facetime, etc. The key is heart-focused connection around Jesus. Please consider following our simple strategy for connecting with Jesus and one another.