“Mighty men of valor”, this phrase crops up time and time again through the history books of the Old Testament. Sadly valor is seldom spoken of today; it’s an old-fashioned word that encompasses the attributes of resourcefulness, virtue and strength.
At LIFEzone, the men’s ministry is tasked with developing mighty men of valor, in order that men will be valiant defenders of God’s honor and faithful providers and protectors of their homes.
There are three ministry responsibilities within Menzone;
1. Character Formation – Men are encouraged to grow in the knowledge and grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. We provide weekly online devotionals (see below) as well as men’s prayer and share groups to encourage growth. Men’s conferences and books are also promoted to meet the spiritual needs of men. Mark Smith heads up this ministry area.
2. Service Opportunities – We recognize that collectively we bring together a wide range of skills, experiences, tools and other resources that can be used for the benefit of others. This ranges from chopping firewood and clearing sections to building fences, cobblestoning driveways, minor mechanical repairs etc. The coordinator for this service arm is Andrew Crockett.
3. Recreational Activities – Every man enjoys playtime. A highlight of each month is Men’s Breakfast often followed by a game of golf. Attending rugby and stock cars, fishing trips and father & son activities all provide opportunity for likeminded men to hang out together. Jon Keate and Mark Smith head this ministry area.
For further enquiries in all facets of Menzone, contact Mark Smith 07 5764850 or email pastor@lifezone.org.nz

Be sure to check the Men's Events page for upcoming sports and social fixtures.