GRR ABMen Ministries

Disaster Relief

Since our restart in 2004, when we brought out of "moth balls" the 18-wheeler that had been dedicated and put into service in 1996, this ministry has involved 998 volunteers at 731 sites for 366.5 days in 71 communities. Some 19,779.5 volunteer hours of free labor were given to help clean up from floods, ice storms, tornadoes, hurricanes and earthquakes. To learn more about how you can participate, contact Van Peters at 309-212-8797.

Work Project at Judson University

  • Work Week:  June 2-5, 2025
  • Family Workday:  June 5, 2025

We are asking the Great River Region Churches to help support our American Baptist University, Judson University. AB Men have been doing work projects for many years at Judson. The relationship and the commitment to each other continues to flourish. Please consider coming and helping AB Men June 2-5 or bring your family on June 5. There is something for everyone. There are a variety of projects that need no experience and there are specific needs of tradespeople or expertise in those trades (see below). Besides helping Judson complete some important projects, there will be fellowship, comradery, and an opportunity to learn about the University.

Judson University was established by The American Baptist in 1963. This American Baptist University provides a great Christian education for students from 43 states and 28 countries. This is our chance to support Judson and help facilitate building and construction needs that they have.

Needs for the Work Week June 2-5

We have 9 signed up including 2 women. The work list has been updated see below. Contact us to get on the list to be part of the work crew.

Exterior Work:

  • Electrical Work (mostly repairs, working with an electrician)
  • Concrete Work (working with others on a crew)
  • Landscape (general landscaping, working with others)
  • Misc. work, no expertise needed, just a willing heart and great attitude.

Interior Work:

  • Drywall installation (some minor carpentry work, drywall installation and repair/ experience welcomed but not necessary)
  • Taping and painting
  • Working on and cleaning the PTAC units in the residence halls, will train, no experience needed.
  • General Workers, no expertise needed, just a willing heart and great attitude.

This opportunity for men or women to come help Judson and have a great time with other believers. It is a time of building relationships and making new friends. There is plenty of work for everyone, 90% of the attendees don’t have construction skills but just want to participate and help.

Family Day is June 5 (Thursday). Families will help the other team members mentioned above finish projects on June 5. Last year we had a van load of men, women, and children come from Bloomington and we accomplished a lot of work. My wife is bringing our granddaughter to teach and do missions. We will provide a tour of campus for those interested in learning more about Judson or haven’t seen the campus in the recent past.

No cost (housing and food is provided). Contact us to get your spot on the team.

  • Steve Street:  314-267-7603, stevenallynstreet@gmail.com
  • Ellis Loper:  217.414.9467, eloper@aol.com

National ABMen Ministries

New Commandment Men's Ministry

New Commandment Men's Ministry is for your home church as you minister to Care Receivers (elderly, widowed and single parents) in your congregation. Teams of 3 or 4 Care Givers are formed for each Care Receiver. All of the teams meet one Saturday a month for breakfast, prayer, Bible study and then go out into the homes of their Care Receivers to complete home repairs, yard work and numerous other projects that may need done around the home. Contact Terry Maurizio at 217-853-0651 or email gooutinjoy@hotmail.com for more information.

Men's Prayer Breakfast

Most churches observe the Men's Prayer Breakfast (PDF) with a breakfast prepared by the men and boys of the church and a time of praying together as a whole or in groups. Some areas of our ministry combine with other churches, or observe an association-wide event. Contact Dean Edwards at 815-721-7791 for more information