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The Four Priorities
Tuesday, 02 June 2009 16:59

What is the Four Priorities?
A new book by Dr. John Tolson and Larry Kreider provides a process for applying wellness-centered, Biblical principles that revolutionize personal life as well as the life of the local church.
The book, The Four Priorities: Life is Too Short to Get It Wrong, confronts life's voids, challenges and demonstrates how to "get it right" through a personal, progressive commitment to Christ, self-valuation, relationship building and community connections. The new book hopes to bring direction and focus to thousands of churches and millions of believers across the United States. Exponential multiplication is the outcome of The Four Priorities.
What's Inside?
The Four Priorities uses a creative mix of real-world case studies and scriptural analogies to identify with readers. It measures your "got right" factor and forces the answers to tough questions, such as "Have you left an imprint on the lives of people and your community?" It then presents a pathway to achieving the following four priorities which characterize a successful, balanced way of life.
- Priority 1: A personal, progressive commitment to Jesus Christ
- Priority 2: A personal, progressive commitment to yourself
- Priority 3: A personal, progressive commitment to relationships
- Priority 4: A personal, progressive commitment to the work of Christ in the world
Suggested Timelines and Uses
As the authors take readers through these four categories of life, they provide hands-on tools at the end of each chapter, such as a list of "Daily Reflection Questions" that can be used for individual reading or leading a small group.
There are 40 chapters with 40 topics/outlines that are designed to be read and worked through in a small group. The authors intend for those who complete the material to be equipped with the Christ-centered outlook on life so that they can make the greatest impact on their family, community and the world. There have been 150 men throughout Palm Beach County that have completed The Gathering's 24 week schedule. Each Priority is discussed in six-week sessions. Contact Bob Schuemann, 561-622-4913, about beginning a group in your church or workplace.
The Goals and Objectives with this Book?
Originally created in 2003 by Tolson and Kreider, The Four Priorities was used as a study curriculum for The Gathering, a national men's outreach ministry and community service organization Tolson founded in 1978. The authors have adapted the material into its current workbook style with the objective of teaching the principles on how to become a person of high impact. The goal is for the book to be used in seminars, churches and small groups in 25 cities within the next decade.
Boot Camp for New Dads
Thursday, 28 May 2009 10:56
Boot Camp Now in FOUR hospitals!
Boot Camp for New Dads is a unique father-to-father, community-based workshop that inspires and equips men of different economic levels, ages and cultures to become confidently engaged with their infants, support their mates and personally navigate their transformation into dads.
Boot Camp is validated by research and has been named a best practice by many organizations that consider it an exceptional means of supporting dads-to-be and fostering behaviors that greatly benefit children and help prevent a wide range of social ills. Founded in 1990, the non-profit Boot Camp for New Dads has graduated over 200,000 men, making it by far the nation’s largest program for new fathers, and is now offered in 42 states and on U.S. military bases, and is expanding internationally.
Since 2003, The Gathering has been Boot Camp's representative in Palm Beach County.
The mission of Boot Camp is:
To assure every child the opportunity for a caring and capable father beginning at birth.
These classes are for First Time Dads.
What You'll Learn:
- Forming a New Family
- Caring for a New Mom
- Becoming a Dad
Good Samaritan Medical Center
Second Saturday of these months:
February, April, June,
August, October & December
877-725-0444 to register
Tuition is $20
Classes are offered 9AM-Noon
St. Mary's Medical Center
Fourth Saturday of these months:
January, March, May,
July, September & November.
561-881-2769 to register
Tuition is $20
Classes are offered 9AM-Noon
Jupiter Medical Center
January 30 March 27 May 22
July 31 September 25 November 20
561-745-2676 to register
Tuition is $20
Classes are offered 9AM-Noon
Wellington Regional Medical Center
February 20 April 17 August 21 October 16
561-798-9880 to register
Tuition is $20
Classes are offered 9AM-Noon
Boot Camp Coaches
Dave Ragan, Coach Coordinator
Todd Schanel
Steve Walton
Steve Pacetti
Larry Wojtowicz
Chris Seal
Paul Kelly
Tuesday Men's Lunch
Thursday, 14 May 2009 12:53

Gathering Tuesday Lunch....Since 1997
Life Lessons over Lunch
June 22..........Noon-1:15
Special Guest Speaker: Lt. Colonel Allen West
"Faith, Courage, & Character in the Service of God & Country"
Invite a man to join you...Allen is a dynamic speaker!!
RSVP by June 17 561-622-4913
New Series begins June 29
Taking Care of Business--Finding God at Work
A Six week DVD series with Andy Stanley
Work. For most people, it's a necessity. For some, it's a passion. And for others, it's a four-letter word to be avoided as much as possible. But for all of us, only one perspective on work really matters: God's.
In this six part series Andy addresses specific problem areas we're all familar with-from dealing with coworkers and superiors while exemplifying Christ, to balancing our work and home life. Sessions:
Meet the Boss-Current Economic Indicators-The Corner Office-Going Public-Paying Your Dues- Leaving Early
Lunches are at Noon EVERY Tuesday Year Round
First Presbyterian Church-Fellowship Hall
717 Prosperity Farms Road-North Palm
Best $5 Lunch in Palm Beach County
Faith-Friends-Fellowship-FOOD
Joshua's Men
Wednesday, 03 June 2009 10:30
This is "a one year journey of mentoring men in leadership and spiritual formation". In 2000, Bob Schuemann began Joshua's Men I with a group of men from six different churches. These men committed for one year to a process that would develop their leadership potential and Christian character. The men meet once a month and discuss a different topic each session. J-Men read a book and cover a variety of subjects: leadership, spiritual disciplines, people skills, communication, family leadership, evangelism, prayer and also develop a life mission statement. They also are involved in two retreats to deepen their relationships with each other and have a family picnic for all men who have been involved in Joshua's Men. Upon "graduation", J-Men are encouraged to get involved in a ministry and especially become involved in a leadership role in their church.
Joshua's Men I
Steve Cournoyer, Chuck Schumacher, Dennis DeMarois, Chip Schelhorn, Dan Specksgoor, Mike Simon, Dana Binsbachar, and Wayne Rodale.
Joshua's Men II
E.G. Harvin, Skip Olmstead, Tommy Mayes, Brian Powers, Mitch Stump and John Rodriguez.
Joshua's Men III
TL Winder, Owen Evans, Dave Ragan, Jim Wilkerson, Steve Bradford, Colin Holloway, Eddie Smith, Bill Hall and Mark Montgomery.
Joshua's Men IV
Angel Borges, Tom Bowman, Ed Camacho, Tom Gallagher and Phil Jordan.
Joshua's Men V
Paul Buri, Rick Grago. Dave Packard, Randy MacPherson, Joe Remington and Charlie Isiminger
Joshua's Men VI
Keith Collier, Terry Eve, TR Hernacki, Ben Lamborn Ken Marshall, and Tony Munroe
Joshua's Men VII
Ray Dorsey, Stan Morton, Jacob Webb, Chris Peddicord, Jim Tatem, and Steve Pacetti
Joshua's Men VIII
Dan Burden, Fred Haas, Rich McMichael and Brian Twardowski
Interested in being in Joshua's Men?? Contact Coach Schue 561-622-4913
Faithful and True
Wednesday, 13 May 2009 23:06

Suddenly a man's "harmless" pastime becomes a destructive habit
- Every Second-$3,075.64 is being spent on pornography
- Every Second-28,258 Internet users are viewing pornography
- Every Second-372 Internet users are typing adult search terms into search engines
- Every 39 minutes- a new pornographic video is being created in the United States
These statistics and many more are overwhelming!! Many men are in bondage to pornography leading to a slippery slope of sexual addiction. Many men are fighting Secret Wars of sexual addiction and pornography. Most are reluctant to seek help. But men don't have to struggle alone and become casualties. They can win these battles. How about you?
How do I know if I'm addicted to pornography? Click here
You may ask: is there hope?...healing?... a place I can go to be understood and to be encouraged and held accountable for my actions so I can break free? The Gathering provides TWO opportunities to meet with a group of men who care about you and want to help you become free.
Monday Nights 7-8:30 PM
Trinity Church International West 3340 Fairlane Farms Rd., Suite 3, Wellington
Call Eddie Aiello 561-313-6412

South County-Praxis Community of Faith-Lake Worth
Call Joe Schweigart, 561-704-7455
Tuesday Night 7-9 PM
North County
First Presbyterian Church 717 Prosperity Farms Road North Palm
Coordinator: Keith Collier 561-767-6447
Keith Collier is available to come to speak to the men of your church. He will share his personal struggles, give ideas on how to form a support group at your church and how to plug into support groups that are currently meeting in our community. Groups with the mission of rescuing men trapped in the downward spiral of sexual addition and pornography. Make the call to Keith!
Call The Gathering office: 561-622-4913 for more information
Resources: http://www.no-porn.com
http://www.faithfulandtrueministries.com
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