“Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him, rooted and built up in him

and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving.” - Col 2:6-7

The goal of this ministry effort is to build up the men of Lakewood Ranch Baptist Church

through the following means:

Intentional Discipleship: Men will meet once a month with their group to discuss topics

that relate to spiritual growth and leadership development. The word “intentional” is

important. Men who participate are expected to make every effort to attend this monthly

meeting. The meetings will take place for four months in the Spring (February-May) and

then four more months in the fall (August-November).

Study and Reflection: God has gifted the church with many wonderful authors over the

years who can help us know and love him more. Throughout the year we will read eight

books together. Each book’s theme will match the topic for that month. Meeting

discussions are based on the book so take your time as you go through it and make note

of sections that are particularly meaningful to you. In addition to reading the book and

participating in the meeting, you are also expected to memorize one verse of scripture

each month. Practicing scripture memory will help you to fulfill the command from

Colossians 3 to “let the word of Christ dwell in you richly.”

How groups are formed:

 - Apply online by January 5, 2025.

 - There are up to six men in a group, and limited spots are available.

 - After signing up, the pastors will place you in a group.

Requirements to be in a group:

 - You must be a member of the church.

 - You must be involved in a community group.

 - You must be actively serving. 

The time and place are determined by the group. It is encouraged that groups would share a meal together. Group meetings are typically 3 hours long. 

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Reading schedule:

February

A Guide to Biblical Manhood by Randy Stinson

-“Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. Let all that you do be done

in love” (1 Corinthians 16:13-14).

March

Hole In Our Holiness by Kevin DeYoung

-“I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a

living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship” (Romans

12:1).

April

Treasure Principle by Randy Alcorn

-“No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he

will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and money”

(Matthew 6:24-25).

May

Evangelism by J. Mack Stiles

-“There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among

men by which we must be saved” (Acts 4:12).

August

Holy Sexuality and the Gospel by Christopher Yuan

-“How can a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according to your word”

(Psalm 119:9).

September

Business for the Glory of God by Wayne Grudem

-“Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the

Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ”

(Colossians 3:23-24).

October

Through Gates of Splendor by Elisabeth Elliot

-“I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my

Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in

order that I may gain Christ” (Philippians 3:8).

November

Prodigal God by Tim Keller

-“He has delivered us from the domain of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom

of his beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins” (Colossians

1:13-14).