United Methodist Men
Who We Are
Mandarin’s men’s ministry is one of the largest, most active men’s ministries in all of Methodism. We were recently recognized by the General Commission of United Methodist Men as the most vital UMM ministry in the Southeastern United States out of over 15,000 United Methodist Churches, and second most vital out of 32,000 United Methodist Churches worldwide! Last year our United Methodist Men’s charter gave over $38,000 to local ministries and charities with which our men are actively involved. Our men have voted unanimously–our United Methodist Men’s charter must do everything possible to strengthen the local men’s ministries throughout United Methodist Churches in the Northeast District and the Florida Conference. More than 300 active men are striving to be a flagship of UMM’s ministry by honoring God with God-sized plans! To be successful it takes every man to step up at Mandarin…and WE DO!
Fellowship
We enjoy our fellowship with one another whether we are participating in small, informal gatherings or larger, more organized events like the MUMM Golf Tournament for Missions, softball teams, Family Night at the Ball Park (Jumbo Shrimp Game), Men’s Annual Low Country Boil & Oyster Roast and Men’s Annual Steak ‘N’ Spud Night!
Service
We enjoy serving Jesus Christ through our Church, the Mandarin community, and the city of Jacksonville in a wide variety of ways. Our efforts include our 40+Year Christmas Tree Ministry, Mandarin Food Bank, Tool Belts United, Trinity Freedom Farm LifeSkills seminar, Parking Lot Ministry, Easter Pancake Breakfast for the Church and community, and Promotion Sunday Back-To-School School Supply Drive.
Spiritual Growth
We offer regular opportunities for spiritual growth for men to grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ. On a weekly basis, we have small Accountability Groups, Wednesday morning Men’s Bible Study and Prayer Group, as well as breakfast groups with devotions in local restaurants. We also offer men’s ministry training classes