Around the PCA: Men's Ministry

Rob Fensterer is a man with a real passion for reaching and discipling men. He has recently completed his internship with Ivy Creek Church in Lawrenceville, GA and served as the organizer and leader of Ivy Creek’s men’s ministry the “Ironworks.” Men get together on Friday for an event called “Firstwatch” for breakfast with a media presentation while they eat for 20 minutes. Then there is a devotional time for 20 minutes, and that is followed by table fellowship for 20 minutes. This is a good side entrance for men to get acquainted with one another and with the church.

On Wednesday nights or some other convenient time they have a program called “Firm in the Faith” which offers an opportunity for those who wish to go deeper in their studies of God’s Word. This is where men can be discipled and have some accountability with one another.

One other main feature of their men’s ministry is a monthly event with different activities that men enjoy. This is for social and friendship development, it can involve ballgames, biking, paintball, hiking, cookouts, you name it.

Recently, a new Men’s Ministry Leadership council has been formed to steer “The Ironworks” and increase the impact of men’s ministry within the church as well as within the broader community.

This has been a ministry that has grown over the past year and proving to develop men in their support of one another as they face the issues of marriage, work, parenting and ministry. Whether men are spending time together on a paintball field, at a tailgating event, shooting hoops together or praying together around the table, relationships and discipleship are the key focus for “The Ironworks”

Contact information: Robert Fensterer 404-488-2422 RobertFensterer@Bellsouth.net