WHAT: Renew • Restore • Reconnect | Men’s Conference 2023
WHO: Fellowship Memphis Men, ages 16+
WHEN: Saturday, April 15 8am to 4pm
WHERE: Fellowship Memphis Offices
HOW MUCH: $20 per person (scholarships available upon request)

Our desire and vision for men’s ministry is to see men be all of who God has created us to be, so that we are able to love our families, friends and communities well as we are being formed more into the image of Jesus. But how can men’s ministry actually do this in practical ways?

Over the past several months, a growing group of diverse men in age, ethnicity and experience from both campuses have been moving forward to create more permanent conditions so all men can thrive at Fellowship Memphis, for Jesus, our families and each other. Our first step is this one day conference, where we will:

Whether you are highly engaged at Fellowship Memphis, are struggling to put down roots here or are somewhere in between, this conference is for all men ages 16+. Breakfast, lunch, snacks and conference materials are included with registration.

If you have any questions, need a scholarship to attend or have any dietary restrictions, contact Mark Hackett at [email protected].

Memphis Gridiron Ministries is an outreach ministry created to administer, support and oversee youth tackle football primarily in the Binghampton community.

Memphis Gridiron Ministries is unabashedly a Christ-centered youth football organization for early grade school boys, focused on sharing and modeling the Gospel of Christ by way of spiritual coaching, mentoring, relationship building and defeating the "Win-at-all-Cost Mentality" that is pervasive in many youth sports today.  

Stephen Green talks about the mission for Agape Memphis

Agape Memphis is a non-profit organization located in Memphis, Tennessee, that provides a wide range of services to help the local community. The mission of Agape Memphis is to provide children and families in crisis with the tools and support they need to thrive and succeed.

Agape Memphis offers a variety of services to meet the needs of the community. One of the primary services is foster care and adoption. Agape Memphis provides a safe and loving home for children who have been removed from their homes due to abuse, neglect, or other difficult circumstances. They work to match children with loving and supportive families who can provide them with the care and stability they need.

In addition to foster care and adoption services, Agape Memphis also offers counseling services to individuals, couples, and families who are struggling with a variety of issues. Their licensed counselors provide a safe and supportive environment for clients to work through their challenges and develop the skills and strategies they need to improve their lives.

Another service provided by Agape Memphis is support for pregnant and parenting teens. They provide education, counseling, and resources to help young parents make healthy choices and provide a stable environment for their children.

Agape Memphis also offers a range of services to help families stay together and thrive. They provide parenting classes, family counseling, and other resources to help parents build stronger, healthier relationships with their children.

Creative Pastor Daniel McGarry sits down with Brittany Streger with Collierville Young Life. 

YoungLife is a Christian ministry that seeks to connect with teens and young adults in their communities, schools, and neighborhoods. The goal of YoungLife is to introduce young people to Jesus Christ and help them grow in their faith. This is accomplished through various activities such as small group meetings, weekend retreats, camping trips, and community service projects. YoungLife leaders, who are trained and passionate about their faith, invest time and energy into building relationships with young people and creating an environment where they feel loved and accepted.

YoungLife operates in various countries around the world and is committed to reaching young people from all backgrounds, regardless of their race, socioeconomic status, or beliefs. Through its inclusive and welcoming approach, YoungLife creates a supportive community where young people can explore their faith, form meaningful relationships, and develop the skills and confidence they need to lead meaningful lives. Whether through fun and engaging activities or through honest and open discussions about life's challenges, YoungLife empowers young people to live their lives to the fullest and to make a positive impact on the world.

Today, we are joined by Mark Hackett, member of Fellowship Memphis at our Harding Campus, Engage Champion in 2022, and the founder of Operation Broken Silence, a non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness about human rights violations in Sudan. In this episode, we discuss the history and mission of Operation Broken Silence, and how they are working to bring an end to the suffering and oppression of the Sudanese people.

Mark shares their personal experiences and insights on the current state of Sudan, and how they are working with activists and communities on the ground to bring about lasting change. We also discuss the challenges they face, and how they are working to overcome them, as well as the role of the international community in supporting their efforts.

Celebrating Black History Month: Voices from Our Congregation is a podcast series that highlights the experiences, perspectives, and insights of black members of our church community. 

Each episode we interview an individual who share their personal stories, challenges, and reflections on what it means to be black in America today. This podcast series aims to inspire and encourage our church body by shining a light on the richness and diversity of our church community and by fostering a greater understanding and appreciation for black history and culture. 

In the past, we have focused on highlighting historical black figures in American history.  For this Black History Month we sit down to talk with black members of Fellowship Memphis in 2023 to hear their experience of growing up in America, their experience within the church, how the church is moving us towards unity, how they came to Fellowship and more.  

Creative Pastor Daniel McGarry sits down with Chance Taylor of Memphis Young Life to discuss the impact Young Life is having in the city for the Kingdom of God.  

Find out more about Memphis Young Life here: https://memphis.younglife.org/

Young Life is a Christian ministry that reaches out to middle school, high school, and college students in all 50 of the United States and in more than 100 countries around the world.

Ethan Tate sits down with Angelica Smith on what life was like growing up Puerto Rican in the American South, and how she got involved at Fellowship Memphis.  

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