Dear Pastor,

Thank you for your faithful ministry to the flock entrusted to you. We deeply value every Gospel-centered effort and count it a privilege to partner with you until every man, woman, and child has had the opportunity to respond to the Good News of Jesus Christ.

Since 1993, Focused Living Ministries has been called by God to come alongside the One Church in Columbia, with a particular focus on outreach and discipleship among men. Our desire is that every man we engage becomes vitally connected to a local, healthy, Bible-based congregation. To that end, we continue to build relationships with a growing number of churches across our city.

As a shepherd who rightly guards his flock, it's appropriate to ask about the true agenda of Focused Living. We want to be clear: we believe the local church is God's primary vehicle for ministry and the advancement of His Kingdom. FLM is not a church, and we do not recruit men away from their congregations. On the contrary, as men come to Christ and grow in Him, we intentionally point them back to their local church. You should also know that we do not solicit funds from men through support letters or verbal appeals. (Our website's Donate button outlines our funding philosophy.)

Many men from various churches attend our weekly Men's Forums to be founded in their faith and to introduce their seeking friends, neighbors, and colleagues to Christ and His Word. These daily, Bible-based gatherings around the city are authentic spaces to explore what it means to walk with God, regardless of spiritual maturity. Some men first connect with us through our one-time Wired outreach events, where they encounter the relevance of God’s Truth and the necessity of a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

Recognizing the need for intentional discipleship, we developed a framework called “GRIP” offered each Spring and Fall. In a typical season, men from over 30 local churches participate. GRIP promotes three key rhythms:

• Daily meeting with God in His Word and prayer with a posture to obey

• Weekly face-to-face meetings with a brother for encouragement, challenge, and prayer

• Identifying and making progress in a few key growth areas

In short, God has called us to minister to men—both inside and outside the Church—and help them take their next steps toward Him. If you have questions about our team or the ministry of Focused Living, we welcome the opportunity to connect. Our staff includes 5 team members, each worshipping at a different local church here in Columbia.

Serving Him with You,

The Focused Living Team