Our men’s ministry is designed to help men do two things: connect with other men and grow individually as a man. Most men’s lives are fast paced and filled with lots of responsibilities and choices. In that environment we need the friendship, encouragement and wisdom that comes from being with other men and learning from one another. The Bible says “As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.” We all have things we’ve learned and things we “bring to the table” that other men can learn from. We also all have challenges and blind spots that other men can help us with. Connecting with other men in both fun and purposeful activities enriches our lives as men.
Questions? Contacts us at men@woodlandschurch.org.
Upcoming
Guys Campout
Friday – Sunday | July 31 – August 2
Join us for our 17th Annual Guy’s Camping Weekend. Registration is limited to the first 32 people. A great event to bring your son along on!
Our purpose is to enjoy nature and community together with a positive focus, healthy modeling, and building relationships together. Dad’s can bring their sons, kindergarten age and up. Uncles can bring nephews, Grandfathers bring their grandsons, etc.., too. Boys and men need to connect with other men of multiple generations outdoors. It is good for their soul!
Only three camper vehicles are allowed this year (with electric), so please let Steve Johnson know if you would like to bring one. His contact information will be shared with you in your confirmation email after you sign up.
Cost: $5 per person per night- to be collected once you get there.
Steak Night
August 20
5:30-8:30PM
Men’s Steak Night is coming up and you don’t want to miss it! This is going to be an awesome night of great food, friendly competition, and connecting as guys.
$25 gets you a dry-aged Ribeye steak grilled to perfection, corn on the cob, fresh-cut french fries, a brownie, and root beer. Food is served anytime between 5:30-7:30pm. Bags tournament competitions happening all night!
16-25 year-olds get a $10 discount.
Studies & Groups
Men’s Discipleship Life Groups
Meeting time varies based on group
Are you looking for a community of Christian guys you can be real and authentic with? Do you want to be discipled and learn how to disciple others in your home, church, and community? A Men’s Discipleship Life Group is for you.
- Men’s DLGs are gender-specific groups of 3-5 members
- These groups meet for 1-3 years with easy on/off ramps if it is not the right fit for you.
- Each group meets on days/times determined by the group
Taking our Woodlands Basics: Groups class is the first step! During this class you will learn the heartbeat of Woodlands groups, and our GroupLife staff will place you in a group that fits you best.
Men’s AM Study
Weekly
Wednesdays from 6:15 – 7:30AM
This is an open class for guys, year-round! Topics change every 4-12 weeks.
Men’s Compass Group
Weekly
Thursdays from 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
This group meets every week at Woodlands. The purpose of this group is to encourage one another to follow God’s standard for sexual purity. We do this by reminding one another of the Bible’s teaching on healthy sexuality. As a supportive team of brothers we are there to hold one another accountable and provide a safe, confidential place to share.
Pure Desire
Time varies
Many men who struggle with sexual brokenness try to go it alone. They believe the lie that sexual brokenness is about sex; when really, it’s about medicating the pain in their lives. Despite their losses—marriage, ministry, relationships, and more—they continue to return to unwanted sexual behaviors. But the truth is, we cannot fix a problem if we don’t know what’s causing it. Through Pure Desire you’ll start to understand your whole story and identify what contributes to your sexual brokenness. You will begin your recovery from unwanted sexual behavior with a trusted group of men on the same journey.
Complete the form linked below if you are interested or want to learn more about Pure Desire Ministries for men. This form is simply to let us know that you are interested. One of the leaders of Pure Desire, Travis Thomack, will contact you after submission. This sign up is confidential and will only be accessible to ministry leaders.
Annual Events
Men’s Breakfast
Early January
We start the year off right by sharing a big breakfast together!
No Regrets
Febuary
No regrets is a one-day, live-streamed event, offering world-class teaching and speakers on topics for men.
Guys Night Out
June
We don’t let summer slip away without having some fun together. During Guy’s Night Out you can choose your own activity from a wide variety; golf, disc golf, fishing, trap shooting, pickleball, mountain biking and more!
Guys Campout
July
This campout is a great way to relate to other guys through dadhood, and is an invaluable time connecting with your son. All dads with sons invited, but also uncles and nephews or grandpas and grandsons are welcome!
Steak Night
Mid-August
Dry-aged ribeye, delicious sides, and some friendly competition through a corn-hole board tournament are favorites of the annual Men’s Steak night.
Fall Retreat
End of September
Every fall Woodlands Men gather at Forest Springs camp to spend a weekend away connecting, learning from guest speakers, worshipping together, and having a ton of fun too. This weekend is often talked about as a “highlight of the year” amongst Woodlands guys.