Acts 2:44-47 (NKJV)
Now all who believed were together, and had all things in common, and sold their possessions and goods, and divided them among all, as anyone had need. So continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they ate their food with gladness and simplicity of heart, praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved.

From Miletus he sent to Ephesus and called for the elders of the church. And when they had come to him, he said to them: “You know, from the first day that I came to Asia, in what manner I always lived among you, serving the Lord with all humility, with many tears and trials which happened to me by the plotting of the Jews; how I kept back nothing that was helpful, but proclaimed it to you, and taught you publicly and from house to house, testifying to Jews, and also to Greeks, repentance toward God and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ.

 

Grace Chapel – Pastor Chibuzo Nwanju

Antioch Fellowship – Pastor Larry Wanous

Men of Valor Roundtable

 

‘A forum where men come to articulate their worldviews, commune with God, share fellowship and intercede for other men.’

 

Maleness and Manhood ?

 

Maleness is an inheritance but manhood is an acquired skill. You are a male by birth but a man by maturity. If you want to fish or hunt like a pro, you must invest time and diligence in learning the skills.

 

Have you ever wondered why most men are very good at their jobs and some are even experts in their fields but at the same time many of them are inept when it comes to spirituality?

 

Do you catch yourself avoiding deep spirituality or very leery of charting the uncertain waters of faith? Do you battle with the boundary between faith and reason? Then, Men of Valor is the place to be!

 

Come and explore issues of true manhood and learn how to be a man after God’s own heart. Come and discover your identity in God’s eternal plan for mankind. Come and acquire the skills of both natural and spiritual development.

 

God expects men to know

 

In the maze of the gallimaufry of relativism, from deep down within your heart, you must ponder and answer so many questions like: ‘Do I fully articulate what I truly believe? Is my worldview consistent with my professed beliefs?’

 

Am I deeply convinced that the Bible is 100% the infallible Word of God? Is there more to the creation story than meets the eye? Is the entire biblical text relevant in today’s context? ‘What is Truth?’ What is the whole counsel of God?

 

 

Can I intellectually and effectively defend my beliefs, among my unbelieving friends? Am I convinced enough about biblical truth that I can die defending my faith? What do I truly know about what I believe? God expects men to know these things and teach their wives and children. You can be taught and receive answers to these tough questions when you attend Men of Valor.

 

 

ALTHOUGH WE OCCASIONALLY HAVE SPECIAL PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN, OUR CHILDREN STAY IN FELLOWSHIP WITH THE ADULTS IN LINE WITH LUKE 18:15-17.

 

“Then they also brought infants to Him that He might touch them; but when the disciples saw it, they rebuked them. But Jesus called them to Him and said, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of God. Assuredly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will by no means enter it.”

2 Timothy 3:14-15 (NKJV)
“But you must continue in the things which you have learned and been assured of, knowing from whom you have learned them, and that from childhood you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.”

Proverbs 22:6 (NKJV)
“Train up a child in the way he should go, And when he is old he will not depart from it”

 

Proverbs 23:13-14 (NKJV)

“Do not withhold correction from a child, For if you beat him with a rod, he will not die. You shall beat him with a rod, And deliver his soul from hell.”

 

When unbelievers keep teaching you anti-Christian doctrines, you become disillusioned and will grow up to become ashamed of your faith, or worse, an anti-Christian. It is obvious that the devil has invaded the education system, media, and culture with subtle anecdotes, nuances and models designed to sway the minds of young people to disbelieve the existence of God, the authenticity of the Bible and the relevance of holy living. Statistics presently show that about 70% of young people (ages 18-25) who were raised in church leave the church each year as a result of challenges the culture presents that make them doubt their faith. But God exists and the Bible is a historical document. There is overwhelming evidence to establish these facts. Come and be equipped to defend your faith, stand your ground, keep your faith and bring others into the faith.