Presbyterian Men
All men of New Providence Presbyterian Church – members and friends – are welcome and encouraged to participate with us in work, worship, and witnessing.
Lead Team
Leaders of each Square and other designated individuals meet periodically as a ‘Lead Team’ to oversee the programs of NPPM (New Providence Presbyterian Men).
The Mission of Presbyterian Men
“To lead men into a vital relationship with Christ and to assist them in their spiritual, personal, and community development.”
Purposes
The basic purposes of Presbyterian Men are:
To lead men into a vital relationship with Christ;
To develop their understanding of the mission of the church and to assist congregations in nurturing men of the church to mature discipleship;
To encourage men in the church through their commitment to Christ, to fulfill the ministry to which men are called in their families, in their daily work, and in their ministry to other people in the community and the world; and
To involve men of various racial/ethnic backgrounds and men of different ages.
Objectives
These purposes can be realized through the following objectives of Presbyterian Men:
To enable men to understand their identity in Christ
To deepen the spiritual life of men through Christian fellowship which finds expression in mission
To cultivate participation in programs and projects enabling men to serve Christ in their congregations and communities
To develop effective leadership skills which men can use to fulfill their ministries where they are
To equip men to meet the mission needs and social challenges of a world in need of reconciliation
Squares
While women are organized in ‘Circles,’ the men are in teams called ‘Squares’ that focus on particular areas of service and fellowship in the life of the church. Some Squares meet at designated times, others when called. Men can get involved in any or all of the Squares.
Building Square
- Service-oriented activities such as maintenance projects in the church and on the grounds.
- 1st & 3rd Wednesday mornings
- 8 a.m. until ?
- Contact: Kenneth Paxton, Sr.
Lunch Square
- Organizes, prepares, and serves lunches for our church family on special Sundays throughout the year.
- Special Sundays
- Contact: Sonny Buonavita
Outreach Square
- Outreach programs and social events such as golf outings, baseball and hockey games, softball teams and breakfast meetings for all church members
- Meets frequently
- Contact:Roy Fox
Parking Square
- Parking cars in the NPPC parking lot on nights of Maryville High School home football games. Special opportunities for service, fellowship and fundraising for NPPM.
- Football season Friday nights
- Contact: Ed Best, Jr.
Witnessing Square
- Informal gathering for fellowship, Bible study, prayer, and spiritual growth.
- 2nd & 4th Wednesday mornings
- 7:30 a.m. until 9 a.m.
- Contact: Bill White
