MEN FELLOWSHIP

Men Fellowship

 

 The genesis of men’s fellowship derives from the expected and ascribed roles of men should play in the work of God. Firstly, the Almighty God created man and from him, woman. This implies that man should be close to God. In fact, God created man in His own image and after His own likeness (Gen. 1 vs. 27). Hence man should champion the ‘doings’ of the work of God.

In fact, the first chapter of Genesis clearly indicates that all things are created for man and woman and for them to take dominion over (vs. 26). Given the vision of our Set-man Apostle Richard Ige as directed by God , man should be set free from oppression, bondage and principalities and darkness to prosper and be fruitful, thereby increasing their potentials to serve God the more.

The establishment of CLCI Men’s forum was in accordance with the calling of notable men in the Holy Bible. When God saw that the wickedness of man was great and that every imagining of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually, He called Noah (Gen. 6 Vs. 5-9) to serve as the seed for a new man! Upon Noah and his family did God build a new generation. The blessings on Noah thereafter show that, it is important and rewarding to serve the Lord.

The calling of man to serve God is also seen in the Action, promise and blessings of God to Abraham (Abram) in Genesis 12 vs. 2-3), 13 (vs. 2-3), 15 (1-6); Moses-through the angel of the Lord… in a flame of fire (Ex. 3vs. 2), Ex. 7 vs. 1; Aaron and Miriam (Numbers 12 vs. 2-8); Joshua in the book of Joshua 1 vs. 1-9; Samuel in the book of I Sam. 3 vs. 2-14; Gideon (Judges 6 vs. 11-18) among others in the old testament of the Holy Bible including the great Elijah in the book of Kings.

Similar and equally powerful calls were made in the New Testament. Some of these include the callings of the Disciples in Matthew, Mark and Luke. In particular, Saul was called and converted to Paul the great Apostle. Philip was called in Acts 8:26 and Cornelius in Chapter 10 of the same instant. There are more of these callings showing that man should come together and shoulder the doings of the work of God. Men held the arm of Moses for actions and miracles to be performed. Men were shown, in Acts 6vs. 1-6 to championing the challenges facing Christianity. This is a major source of the creations of the CLCI Men’s forum so as to multiply the church workers within the armpit of the set-man’s vision.

The forum has it’s main objective, an enabling avenue for men of CLCI to interact among themselves as well as with the various other units in the church in Diaspora. The pillar objective is to “raise the hand of the set-man Apostle Richard Ige so as to achieve the aim, vision and mission given to him by God Almighty”.

Over the years, Men’s forum had organized various workshop and seminars on (a) Marriage (b) Business Management (c) Christian attributes (d) Skill improvement and benefit programme for the youths apart from annual convention by the forum. Given this general goal of the forum, all the branches of CLCI have chapters of the Men’s Forum executing their programme to uplift and evangelize the work of God

THE MEN'S FORUM

The National body of CLCI is headed by an Executive Council comprising:

President –

National Secretary –

National Treasurer –

National Adviser –

National Legal Adviser –

Resources for the execution of the activities of the forum are from contributions from members. As these resources increase the FORUM has a plan to print messages, award scholarships to the poor, fund retreats, take care of the widows and organize for a for inter religious conflict resolution and management, among other proposed activities.

President Men’s forum CLCI.

OUR VISION

Pro. 21:16; Pro. 14:12

-Create a forum of relationship and interaction among Christian men in the Church, these includes physical, social and Spiritual relationships vis-à-vis business and encouraging one another in the things of God.

-Identify issues peculiar to Christian men and explore the Scriptures to resolve such issues to the glory of God.

-To organize programme that will enhance family growth, peace and unity in the home as the “Head” of their various homes. Bringing out the roles of the man in the family, church and Society; to bring understanding of Christ Jesus to our neighbours I Cor. 2:14; I Cor. 14:20.

-To create opportunities for men to challenge themselves in God’s service and becoming role model for the younger coming generation of men (hence family).

-To organize Evangelical programmers and Strategies to reach out to the unbelieving men, converting them to Christ and to encourage and cheer up believing in the troubled world as we live. Job 14:1; 5:17; Col. 1:9-10.

-To advice the church on issues pertaining to men and to make themselves available to God and His servant for use as pillars in the church.

-To develop the “Father” potential of Man in all strata of life. I Cor. 13:11

-To prepare the man for the challenges for of the future and for the upkeep and sanctity of the family union, in particular the children’s future. Prov. 13: 22.

-To plan annually, men’s convention amongst other Seminars or outreach programmes that win souls for the kingdom.