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Men's Ministry - A Definition and Commission
 About Honorbound
Men's ministries at Central Assembly is intended for all men in the church and has as its purpose promoting faith, fellowship, family and ministry. HonorBound is the name for our national men's ministry.
HonorBound Men's Ministries is more than a name for Men's Ministries. It is a new way of looking at oneself as a godly man. As a result, it embodies the vision of what we desire to install in all men. The major philosophy is to challenge men to think about who they are in Christ, whenever they think of the name "HonorBound." HonorBound rests on four basic principles, all of which come from the Word of God.
In John 5:23, Jesus declares that to honor Him is to honor our Father who is in Heaven.
In Matthew 15:4, the Lord also said that we are to honor our father and mother; and in this statement there is a principle laid down for honoring our families.
And then the Apostle Paul, in I Timothy 5:3, said we are to make provisions for those who are in need.
In I Peter 2:17, the Apostle Peter says we are to honor those who are in authority over us.
These four principles paint a picture of what it means to be an HonorBound man. At the very core of being HonorBound is the idea of honor in every sense of the word. If a man can look at himself as someone different, someone dressed in the full armor of God, fully ready to take on a life as a man of honor, then we will have accomplished the vision of HonorBound.
Kingdom Service
HonorBound signifies that we are men with potential for the Kingdom, and that we are linked to the promise of the Holy Spirit as we see Him empowering the lives of disciples in the Early Church. The ultimate goal is to challenge men to become godly husbands, godly fathers, godly supporters of their pastors, and full-fledged servants of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Spiritual Leaders
We believe there must be an emphasis on becoming spiritual leaders in our homes and families. This emphasis shifts the pendulum from what our traditional approach to Men's Ministry has been, from only getting men involved in ministry activities, to challenging men to become the spiritual leaders in their homes and churches. To do this, it is important that men be engaged in a lifetime of discipleship, development, and training. The sad fact is that very few men, including pastors, have had effective discipling by men who were fully discipeld themselves. It is also intended that we would equip, motivate, and challenge men who are fathers to improve their parenting skills and become godly fathers.
Areas of Involvement
Monthly Prayer Breakfast - The fourth Saturday of each month, the men of the church meet for breakfast in the Fellowship Hall at Central Assembly of God. After eating, we have a time of sharing in testimonies, prayer, and devotions.
Maps Builders - Since 1963, MAPS Builders teams have been ministering around the world. Volunteers assist national believers in building or repairing churches, orphanages, Bible School facilities, and Teen Challenge centers.
Contact Men's Ministry
Men's Ministry Director
Bill Grumble
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