Proverbs 27:17, “Iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another” (NASB).

FUNCTIONS

• Encourage men to meet regularly together (one-on-one) for mutual encouragement and accountability centered on the Word of God and prayer;
• Strengthen men’s walk with the Lord and enhance their faithfulness to serve;
• Establish strong godly relationships – men with other men; and
• Create a format that fits with many other commitments in the lives of men.

2010 MINISTRY RECAP

• We were pleased to continue the Ironman Ministry as a joint effort between RPCNH and our daughter church, Grace RPC in Gibsonia.
• In 2010, the Ironman Ministry at RPCNH continued in its 5^th year. In March, a group of approximately 30 was encouraged by challenging teaching and good fellowship at our annual Ironman Retreat at Laurelville. Dr. George Scipione, director of the Biblical Counseling Institute at RPTS, was the featured speaker and led the group through a series of messages related to “Faithful Men in an Unfaithful Age.”
• Since the retreat, approximately 20 men have been meeting together regularly. Men are meeting on a regular basis (some weekly) for about one hour to spend time in personal interaction, study discussion, and prayer.

2011 PREVIEW / SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES

• This year we have again scheduled a retreat at the Laurelville Retreat Center for March 18-190. We are planning teaching time focused on unique issues that men face in our Christian lives. At this time, men will be encouraged to participate in the ministry for the coming year by either continuing their current relationship or establishing a new one.
• Also, as God gives opportunity, we hope to gather all the men participating in the ministry for the purpose of working on a service project together.