We know that there are a lot of pressures on men these days that keep them from being the men that God created them to be, and we would like to be a part of changing that and helping men to walk in the freedom Jesus provides. We do that primarily through small groups and individual coaching.
Meet regularly with a small group of other men.
Meeting one-on-one with Doug.
Doug hosts and facilitates several men’s small groups at different times to help men grow in faith and walk it out as the men God created them to be.
Are you tired of going through the motions day-by-day and/or having a stagnant faith life? If you want to feel alive again (or even for the first time), join an 8-week journey with other men (with the possibility of continuing longer).
We will discuss content based on John Eldredge’s Wild at Heart, Michael Thompson’s Heart of A Warrior, or other sources that are intended to remind and help men live into who God created them to be, break through what’s standing in the way, and draw them closer to Jesus as their source of life and freedom.
Something happened. It might have been yesterday. It might have been years ago. But it hurt. And it changed you. And unless you forgive those who wronged you, the heart wound will become infected and spread. Eventually, you can become a prisoner of your own wounded heart. If the story ended here, you would be hurt beyond healing. But the Good News is, it is not finished.
This group meets for 6 weeks discussing the video series content and using the workbook from 70X7 Finding Peace by Forgiving Others…And Yourself. In the videos, Bruce Wilkinson reveals from the words of Jesus how you can find the freedom and peace your heart longs for, and discover forgiveness that is for real and forever.
This is an ongoing group that meets weekly for men who want to journey together to live out their faith as God has made them at their core. The purpose is to uplift, renew, refresh, encourage, strengthen, and equip men for being Kingdom Warriors to advance God’s Kingdom in all aspects of life. Each meeting is a brief respite, a time for men to step off the battlefield of life and come together to be reminded of the Kingdom they are fighting for, to be equipped with what they need to fight well, and to be strengthened and encouraged by other Kingdom Warriors. The group meets for an hour and a half weekly.
If you would like more information or are interested in participating in a group, contact Doug today.
Most men are familiar with coaching from their days in sports, where the coach encouraged and pushed them to be their best. The coaching we provide does that too, but in other areas of life, such as faith, fatherhood, marriage, and work. Your coach meets with you one-on-one to learn the desires of your heart and works with you to identify goals, map out a plan to achieve those goals (including overcoming obstacles), and journeying with you as you work the plan. Coaching can help you get unstuck and think beyond what you can do on your own.
If you want to learn more or explore coaching, contact Doug today.
Below is a list of books for men that we’ve found to be of value in helping to understand who they are as God created them and to help strengthen faith.
Men of Courage by Dr. Larry Crabb
Healing The Masculine Soul by Gordon Dalby
The Smart Stepdad by Ron Deal
Waking the Dead by John Eldredge
Wild at Heart by John Eldredge
The Kingdom Man by Tony Evans
For Men Only by Shaunti Feldhahn
The Love Dare by Stephen & Alex Hendrick
The Happy Wife Happy Life Deception: How to Stop Walking on Eggshells & be the Man Your were Made to Be by Jim Lange
Chasing Daylight. Seize the Power of Every Moment by Erwin Raphael McManus.
The Power of A Praying Husband by Stormie Omartian Crazy Good Sex: Putting to Bed the Myths Men Have About Sex by Dr. Les Parrott The Heart of a Warrior by Michael Thompson
Visit our Resources page by clicking the button below for a more complete list and links for books, programs and events, and organizations that may meet a need you have.
Doug Bierl is your coach and group leader. He is a Certified Christian Leadership Coach (Coach Approach Ministries) and has a passion for leading men into deeper faith and helping them to walk out their faith as fathers, husbands, and in every aspect of life. Doug completed three years of Disciple Bible study, is a trained caregiver for Formational Prayer (inner-healing prayer), is certified to guide couples through Prepare/Enrich and SYMBIS, is certified to facilitate various marriage and relationship education programs, is a marriage mentor, and is a certified professional coach. Doug has drawn from all of these experiences to help people experience freedom in Christ, to facilitate groups, and to coach individuals and couples.
Doug Bierl
Coach and Group Leader
Note: We are NOT licensed counselors and do NOT provide counseling services. Counseling may be another important aspect of marriage health. Our services are NOT intended to replace counseling or medical professionals.