Discipling Men in the El Montana Church!

For years we have been praying that God would bring men into the church "New Life of El Montaña"  During the last year, God has been answering that prayer.  Four men who have known Pastor Damaso for years and have been mentored by him, have made New Life of El Montaña their home.  They don´t live in El Montaña, but because of their relationships with Damaso and the interest he as taken in their lives, they regularly attend and are helping in various ways at the church.  

In early August, Damaso approached me and asked me if I would help him disciple these men.  He shared a little about them.  Each of them have been reading the Bible and trying to apply what they read.  They often come to Damaso with questions.  He wondered if I could help these men become leaders in the church.  Wow!  And of course I can!

Three weeks ago, we met for the first time.  Damaso met with us and together we affirmed each of the men, acknowledging their growth and sharing how we see leadership ability in them.  We challenged them to continue reading God's Word and also, to commit to meeting weekly with the desire to be equipped for the ministry that God has prepared them (Eph. 4:12).    

Currently, we are studying a book Christian Beliefs by Wayne Grudem.  It's sub-title is "20 basics every Christian should know."  We want these men to be grounded in God's Word and have at minimum a basic understanding of Theology.  Theology is important because what we believe affects how we live.  Each week the men come having read a chapter and prepared to discuss it.  We emphasize relating what is taught to life - and are open about the challenges to live for Christ when many around us are not doing so.    

We don't know the future but Damaso and I feel privileged to give insight into the lives of these men.  We see the potential that they will be future leaders in the church.  It may not always be in the church of El Montaña, but we are preparing them to be leaders wherever God leads them.  

Please remember us on Thursday evenings.  Pray that God's Holy Spirit would continue His work of Sanctification in us as we study, discuss and apply what we have learned.