Men’s Small Groups

Mentoring. Accountability. Discipleship. The Real "M.A.D. men." The purpose of our small groups is to challenge and encourage the men of Christ Church and provide biblical training to enable them to become effective Godly leaders at home, in church, at work, and in the community.

Current small groups meet regularly to discuss Christian books and the Bible, encourage each other, and hold one another up in prayer.

For those who are interested in leading a small group, we have training and resources available, as well as small group mentors who can assist, if needed.



Available Small Groups

1. Fairview Heights Bread Co - 7:00am - 8:15am First and Third Saturday of every month. Currently studying Philippians (John McArthur study).
Chuck Phillips, chuckphillips80@gmail.com, 618-580-9719

2. Fairview Heights Bread Co - 6:30am every Friday. Currently studying: Psalms and Proverbsl.
Bill Lawrence, Wll5@att.net, 618-567-4051

3. Fairview Heights Bread Co - 6:00am - 7:30am every Thursday. Currently studying: the Old Testament Minor Prophets.
Mike Harvey, meharvey.wsu@gmail.com, 314-852-4274

4. Memorial Hospital (Administrative conference room) - 12:00pm - 1:30pm every Thursday. Currently studying Romans.
Mark Turner, mturner@memhosp.com, 618-257-5642

5. Group member's home (contact leader for directions) - 7:00pm every Thursday night. Always a book of scripture or directly tied to scripture. Currently going through "Hand me Another Brick" by Chuck Swindoll.
Dan O’Conner, danoconnor87@yahoo.com, 509-710-1163

6. Shiloh Bread Co - 7:30am - 9:00am every Saturday. Currently studying "Anonymous" by Alicia Chole.
Steve Berger, Sberger416@gmail.com, 618-920-6408

7. Ben Favre's house (1 Twin Oaks Drive Shiloh, IL 62221) - every other Saturday at 6:30am - 7:30am. Studying Disciplines of a Godly Man by Robert Hughes.
Sam Gentes, stgente@yahoo.com, 309-310-4086

8. Reinhardt's Resturaunt in Millstadt, IL - 7am First and Third Saturday of each month. Reivew the previous Sunday's message and "go 3 deep," by studying at least 3 supporting passages.
J. Hass, jdp4227@gmail.com, 618-401-4261.

9. Fairview Heights Bread Co - 6:30am - 8:00am every Tuesday. Studying "The Man In the Mirror," 24 problems that men face.
Mike Harvey, meharvey.wsu@gmail.com, 314-852-4274.



Recommended Resources
  • Bill Hybels: Leadership and other character traits
  • Robert Lewis: “Raising a Modern Day Knight”
  • Getz: “Men of Purpose” Series
  • Luck: “Being God’s Man” Series
  • Stephen Arterburn: “Every Man’s Battle”
  • R. Kent Hughes: “Disciplines of  a Godly Man”
  • John Stott Bible Studies
  • Patrick Morley: “Man in the Mirror”
  • John Eldredge: “Wild at Heart”
  • Eugene Peterson Bible studies
  • John Piper Bible studies
  • Finishing Strong,  Steve Farar : Going the Distance for Your Family
  • Anchor Man, Steve Farar:  How a Father Can Anchor His Family in Christ for the Next 100 Years
  • Mere Christianity, CS Lewis - Christianity is not a religion of flitting angels and blind faith, but of free will, an innate sense of justice and the grace of God.
  • Life@Work, John Maxwell: Putting purpose in your career




  • Spiritual Gifts: Faith, Prophecy, Exhortation (Encouragement)

    Contact: Chuck Phillips, chuckphillips80@gmail.com, 618-580-9719




    United Methodist Men (UMM)

    Every man in Christ Church is automatically a member of United Methodist Men (UMM). There are no dues and there are no membership applications – only participation and service. Our mission is to assist men in knowing Jesus Christ, serving Him, growing spiritually, and seeking daily to do His will and His work. Fellowship, work projects, small groups, men’s retreats, and sports events all help us in achieving this mission. We host at least one men’s retreat annually, and we also hold two golf tournaments. The funds we raise are used to support local, national and global missions. Participating in UMM activities will help you to know Christ through associating with some of the strongest and finest Christian men you will ever hope to meet!

    Click here for UMM Events

    Spiritual Gifts: Evangelism, Exhortation (Encouragement), Hospitality

    Contact: George Clifton, 618.234.8848, cycle34@charter.net