A-Men
Banding together is a process of building lasting relationships that goes far beyond our male instincts of wading the shallow waters of friendship.
We are members of The Anchor and we are Men. A-Men may be a bit cheesy, but it connects to a deep meaning as we practice life together.
Amen is a phrase used at the end of prayers that means “so be it.” The men of the Anchor have adopted this idea: We come from different generations, life experiences, and relationships with God, yet, we choose to believe that Christ has brought us together to grow as men in all our relationships, to encourage each other in all our endeavors, to stand beside one another through all of the hills and valleys of life, and to deepen our pursuit of living the life of Jesus in the here and now.
A-Men captures our journey together. The deeper meaning comes out as we practice life together. We believe God is good. We believe that God has a heart for men. When we gather under that banner, we trust that he will develop the fruit within us, so that we can pass on to our families, our co-workers, and to one another. So Be It.
We want to emulate the essence of the proverb from Ecclesiastes 4.17:
"And though a man might prevail against one who is alone, two will withstand him - a three-fold cord is not quickly broken."
“I have been and am involved with different men’s groups from various churches with diverse backgrounds. What stands out with the Anchor Men’s ministry is the ease and depth at which these guys get real. Be it a breakfast meeting or a weekend retreat, there is genuine connection and honest discussion of real issues. These guys stay connected and support each other. They pray for each other. They listen to each other’s problems. They celebrate with each other. They give their time and effort when someone is in need. Everyone is a friend.”
—Rich Husband
“I am so grateful for the men of The Anchor and for the support and encouragement they offer me. I know if I need anything–prayer, a listening ear, moving help, or any other support–I have a community of dudes who will be there for me. From fun and light things like happy hours and bowling nights to serious and heavy things like difficult conversations and grieving, the Anchor Men continually amaze me with their capacity to care and their determination to see God’s Kingdom come to Earth by loving one another well. One of my earliest experiences at The Anchor was attending a Men’s Retreat, and I’ll never forget the depth of connection I felt with those guys in such a short time. To be a new face in the group and feel so seen meant everything to me, and I am thankful to get to continue on this adventure with this group of guys.”
— Ian Mullins-Zugelder
“Something special happens when men gather together with the purpose of pursuing deep-rooted relationships with Jesus and with one another. I savor the experiences that I've had through the Anchor men's ministry, where we both celebrate our individual uniqueness and yet find unity in that common pursuit. It's fun, it's inspiring, and it has been a vital component in my spiritual journey.”
—Josiah Toews