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The name of this organization is Presbyterian Men. This is a continuing organization within the general Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) accountable to the General Assembly Council
through the Congregational Ministries Division.
Purpose and Objectives
The basic purposes of Presbyterian Men are:
- to lead men into a vital relationship to Jesus 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.
- 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 congregation and communities;
- to develop effective leadership skills which men can use to fulfill their ministries where they are, and;
- to equip men to meet the mission needs and social challenges of a world in need of reconciliation.
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