Real Men's Ministry
What: Real Men is a Choose Life ministry aimed to equip and motivate men to fulfil their God-given destiny and purpose.

Why: Being male is a matter of birth; being a man is a matter of choice (Edwin Louis Cole).  Statistics have shown that at least 40% of children are not living with their fathers.  Only about 25% of men have close male friends.  We work on average 47 hours a week doing 1.3 people’s work yet 33% cannot earn enough to meet all the family’s needs.   We spend less than 5 minutes per day talking to our wife and children, let alone God.  Most of us have a secret life involving substance abuse (20%) or sexual activities such as pornography or affairs (64%), yet only 33% of us will reach out for help.  Men have forgotten how to be real men.  We perceive masculinity to be found in money, power, prestige, women, sex, sport and many other things except for what God intended for us.  Instead, men are called to be the king, priest and prophet of their households.  This requires of us to be saved, be good husbands, involved fathers and ultimately committed men of God.  We have the choice and will be challenged to break the cycle of destruction now.

Goals: Real Men ministry aims to:
  1. Identify the snares, lies and temptations of the world and how it marginalizes the impact of men on the world as well as their spiritual health;
  2. Present a godly alternative to the world and Satan’s lies regarding masculinity;
  3. Equip men to effectively deal with these snares, lies and temptations and put an action plan together to conquer
  4. Motivate men to start fulfilling their God given destiny or purpose
  5. Support and continuously encourage men in living out their God given purpose

How: In 2012 we minister to men on 4 levels:

  1. Real Men Seminar
  2. Real Men Fellowship
  3. Life Groups
  4. Online

Programme

Date             

Day 

Time    

Activity

Location

Description

18 February

Sat

08:00

Real Men Seminar

Studio@ Choose Life Centre

Seminar about manhood

12 May

Sat

08:00

Fellowship/

Breakfast

TBD

Breakfast in restaurant with speaker.  Theme: Being a husband to your wife

4 August

Sat

08:00

Fellowship/

Breakfast

TBD

. Breakfast in restaurant with speaker.  Theme: Being a father to your children

27 October

Sat

08:00

Fellowship/

Breakfast

TBD

Breakfast in restaurant with speaker.  Theme: Being a the spiritual leader of your home

 

Real Men Seminar

The Real Men Seminar is a once a year event for men only.  The Seminar relates to a personal journey and aims to do the following:
1.Open men’s eyes as to the lies we believe about masculinity2.Offers a Godly alternative to manhood as presented in God’s Word3.Motivates men to become Real Men instead of the poser we had become.
The Seminar will be presented on 18 February at 0800 in the Studio at the Choose Life Centre.
The Presenter is Pieter Theron who will share his own journey, the traps he stepped into, the lies he believed and the cost thereof.  He will also share his road to recovery and the strategy for victory.  Pieter is an engineer by trade, married to Lizel and the father of three boys ages 14,12,7.  For more about the seminar have a look at http://www.300men.co.za/index.php/ministry/a-real-man-seminar/ 


Real Men Fellowship

Men learn from other men or die trying.  Therefore, fellowship is important to ensure that we are not discouraged through the trials and tribulations that we face in our walk with God.  We need to be encouraged by other men who have chosen to follow God.
Three times in 2012, we will get together as men for breakfast.  Apart from listening to an inspirational talk by a subject matter expert, we will also connect with other men and build our relationships.
Our themes are:
  • Being a husband to your wife – 12 May
  • Being a father to your children – 4 August
  • Being a spiritual leader of your family – 27 October
 

Life Groups

One of the major focal points of Choose Life Church in 2012 is that of Life Groups.  Now Life Groups are not bible studies but rather an opportunity to connect with other same-minded people in a small group context.  Connect with other men, build relationships and get your own band of brothers to stand with you in 2012.

We invite you to join  any of the following life groups:

  1. Patrys Cilliers – Authentic Manhood study series on starting on Thursday evenings 1900 in Studio at Choose LifeThis Group will use the Authentic Manhood study material as a discussion topic.  All men welcome.  Contact Patrys at  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  or (071) 474 8734
  2. Frik Lubbe/Dennis Deyzel – The group discusses current issues we as men are facing, read the Word of God, pray, sing, share our revelations, pains, joy,They are currently working through a DVD series by Louie Giglio called Canvas.  They meet weekly on Thursdays at 1900 in Rooihuiskraal and all men are welcome.  Contact Frik at  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  or (082) 856 8917 or Dennis at  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  or (083) 775 0932.
  3. DeWet Swartz – The group discusses current issues and allow the Holy Spirit to minister as well as supporting each other in dailyThey are currently working through “The secrets men keep” by Steve Arterburn.  They meet weekly on Wednesdays at 1900 in Lynwood Manor and all men are welcome.  Contact De Wet at or (083) 250 1804
  4. Pieter and Lizel Theron – This is a monthly group for couples only to enhance marriage relationships based on the Great Marriage Experience by Gary and BarbThe group meets 1600 every third Sunday of the month in the fellowship zone at Choose life.  Contact Pieter at  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  or (083) 447 2394 or Lizel at  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  or (083) 289 5226.

Online Resources

If you want to connect online, a weekly blog on what Jesus said about Manhood at www.300men.co.za .  You can also subscribe to getautomatic updates on all events.