SERVE IN CHRIST'S SPIRIT

        The purpose of the North Carolina Baptist Men is to help Christians share the love of

        Jesus by praying, giving, going and becoming actively involved in missions with their

        time and talents.  We strive to make Christians aware of human needs and to provide

        opportunities to help meet those needs wherever they exist. 

        Men are Strategic!  A recent survey shows that if a child is the first person in the family

        to accept Christ and join the church, the rest of the family will do the same only 3.5%

        of the time. If the mother is the first, that percentage goes to 17%. But if the father is

        the first to accept Christ and join the church, the rest of his family will follow 93% of the

        time! An international ministry designed to reach men for Christ will help a church not

        only reach men, but also strengthen families and the church. Our desire at Cumberland

        Baptist Church is to see men and families reached for Christ. We want to help the men of

        our church take up the challenge of living a Christ-filled life in all areas of their lives -

        home, work, and church. Too often, Baptist Men's groups in churches are lopsided, focusing

        more on "Ministry By Men" and not enough on "Ministry To Men". Both are important. A vibrant,

        life-changing men's ministry is one that looks to do four things: