Pitch-in

In a survey of Bon Air Baptist's men, the following statement ranked 4.4 out of 5: "I want to become a part of something that is bigger and more important than me."

Here's your chance!

Below are opportunities to further the mission of Men's Forge and of Bon Air Baptist Church. Especially today and especially among young men, the harvest is plenty. Let's not let the workers be few. Step up and become a part of something that is eternally meaningful.

Leading an off-site small group

In a 2023 national survey, two-thirds of 18- to 24-year-old men said, “No one really knows me well.” Men's small groups help men make deep and lasting friendships. Be a part of helping young men cultivate friends as you help them develop into strong and capable Christian men. Send an email to mensforgerva@gmail.com and let us know you're interested. We'll hold your name until we can match you with a group.

Promote Men's Forge

Dates and times vary

Send an email to mensforgerva@gmail.com and let us know you're interested. We'll get you set up.

Cooking Breakfast

Selected Saturday mornings

Arrive at 6:30 a.m., cook, serve, clean-up, finish by about 9.
Check the "breakfasts" page for upcoming dates.

Send an email to mensforgerva@gmail.com and let us know which days you're available. We'll get you scheduled.

Lead a Workout Ministry

Workout model
- One hour once per week at a day/time you select
- Outdoors in all weather
- An assigned participant leads a 30-minute basic training style workout
- Another assigned participant leads a 30-minute devotional
- Other assigned participants help with set-up and breakdown

Role of Leaders
- Assign responsibilities for workout leadership, devotionals, and set-up/breakdown
- Coach leaders

Send an email to mensforgerva@gmail.com and let us know if you would be interested in being one of three men to co-lead this important ministry that helps men develop leadership and Biblical awareness.

Provide Clothes for Struggling Young Men

South Richmond Baptist Center
- They are "trying to do something new by pushing for clothing for young gentlemen to be presentable."
- Focused on making young men from troubled backgrounds (which could include incarceration) presentable for job interviews, church, etc.

The Clothes Needed
- Business and business casual attire
- Pants with waist 28 through 36 and inseam 30 through 34
- Suits and blazers sizes 38, 40, and 42
- Dress, casual, and polo shirts of commensurate sizes (men's M to XL, or collars 15-1/2" to 17")

Bring your clothes donations to the Men's Forge breakfast, provide the clothes directly to Debra McClane, or if necessary, send an email to mensforgerva@gmail.com for other options.

Serve Homeless at the Oregon Hill Baptist Center

Donate food (eggs, sausage, pancake mix, syrup, fruit, Joe's Inn potatoes)
Meet at Bon Air Baptist Church at 8:15 a.m.
Cook and serve from 9 to 11 a.m.
Return to Bon Air Baptist Church at about 11:30
Six selected Thursdays during the year; currently scheduled are:
- March 19, 2026
- April 23, 2026
- June 18, 2026
- October 1, 2026
- November 19, 2026

Send an email to mensforgerva@gmail.com and let us know if you're interested in joining this fellowship of men as they serve others in the name of our Lord.

Create a Modern-day Knight Group

About Modern-day Knight
- A group of fathers with sons of similar ages work together to raise their sons according to Biblical manhood
- Rights of passage are included, such as ages 13, 16, etc., culminating with marriage
- More information is at https://rmdk.com/

Role of Leaders
- Assemble a group of fathers with sons of similar ages
- Get copies of "Raising a Modern-day Knight" by Robert Lewis
- Plan with the other fathers to collaborate as you raise your sons to Biblical manhood

Send an email to mensforgerva@gmail.com and let us know if you would like to be involved in this ministry to your own sons and to other boys in your group.