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Welcome to the Men of A.I.M. website, seeking to encourage men to live balanced lives of Action, Integrity, and Maturity, and churches to place that challenge in front of their men. Many men and churches today are running aimlessly – doing what they’ve always done, getting the same results, somehow surprised by the endless loop. It is our desire to partner with individuals, churches, and other organizations to encourage and equip leaders (clergy and laity) to engage and disciple the men in their church and communities.
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REMAINING PASTOR & CHRISTIAN LEADER SCREENINGS:
Thursday, July 16 The Rock Church 1081 Upper Spring Bay Rd, E. Peoria 7-9pm Monday July 20 TBD July 27 or July 28 Awaiting confirmation from host church.
** RSVP to Rich Gerberding Rich@MenofAIM.org for all Screenings **
Men of A.I.M. is pleased to be co-sponsoring "The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry" in the Peoria area this fall. This timeless story shows the impact of one man pouring his life into others - in this case starting with three 12-year-old boys.
Please take a few minutes to learn more about the movie and watch the trailer at www.sperrymovie.com. From there you can also watch an ABC News NIGHTLINE segment on Christian films which spotlights Jonathan Sperry.
The director, Rich Christiano, is ready to see the church not playing defense by reacting negatively to what Hollywood puts out, but to go on the offense by making films that support our values. This is the latest in his efforts.
There will be several opportunities for area pastors and leaders to participate in an advance screening - in order to determine first hand whether they would like to encourage others to see this movie. I had not planned on being involved in bringing this movie to Peoria - until I saw it.
The story will connect to all ages. There is the nostalgia of being set in summer 1970. The lead character, played by Mr. Gavin MacLeod (The Love Boat, Mary Tyler Moore Show), is 75. It won't wow you with car chases and explosions, but it sill stay in your heart, and challenge you to make a difference in the lives of others.
** Peoria REM Event ** JULY 25 Northminster Presbyterian Church 8AM-Noon $29 Presenter: Rich Gerberding, Men of A.I.M. 309-253-6947 Rich@MenofAIM.org
Lunches will be available for order and we will have the room until 2pm, so bring a team and spend the last couple hours planning your next steps - it will be easier that afternoon than to pull everyone together again 2-3 weeks later!
Email Rich to register (& pay by check) or online with 99 cent fee at: http://www.peoria-rem-july09.eventbrite.com/
Men of A.I.M. is excited to announce a partnership with Man in the Mirror to offer Reaching Every Man, an affordable 4-hour workshop introduction on MIM's No Man Left Behind model for Minstry to Men.
RPMfM (Relevant Practical Ministry for Men) out of Springfield and Focal Point Ministries in Fulton, IL will also be providing this training in the region. We are not in competition in these efforts, but want to see every church develop the confidence and vision to see ministry to men as a vital element of their existance.
To recieve updates and schedules on all REM events (regardless of hosting organization) please sign up here.
If you would be interested in hosting Reaching Every Man at your church email me.
Taking A.I.M. Men's Event Newsletter Take advantage of what is already being organized as you look to engage your men - there are already more events, speakers, and conferences in a 3-hour drive than any individual or group could attend while maintaining balanced lives. You don't have to invent everything yourself. Learn from others, then take what you've learned and help others. The monthly Taking A.I.M. newsletter's sole intent is to communicate the many options that are available. Attending events is NOT discipleship. Don’t just take your men to a weekend and check off the “Spiritual Development” box for your men. Do, however, pick and choose activities or events which will take your men just that next step in their spiritual walk - and seek to Reach Every Man to find and follow Christ.
We don’t know what God’s plan is for the future of Men of A.I.M. A couple years ago we thought it was 501c3 non-profit registration, but with the number of struggling churches and ministries, we did not want to detract attention or funding from the very organizations we are seeking to assist.
Please pray for Men of A.I.M., and let us know how we can pray for you! Rich Gerberding 309-253-6947 IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR SOME GREAT GIFTS, ARE READY FOR A LAUGH, CHECK OUT WWW.CAFEPRESS.COM/MENOFAIM FOR SOME SHIRTS / SWEATSHIRTS AND OTHER ITEMS THAT WILL ALSO HELP SUPPORT THIS MINISTRY.
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