THE FORGE Men's Ministry

"The Forge" embodies the vision of GVBC men being spiritually transformed and mutually sharpened as they pursue and embody God’s love. A forge is a place of focused effort where raw iron is purified, shaped, and strengthened into a useful, resilient tool, directly symbolizing the ministry’s goal to "equip men to be Christlike disciples and disciple makers." This process mirrors the Biblical principle of "iron sharpens iron," where men challenge and support one another in deep relationships (to "connect" and "encourage"), ultimately resulting in men who have been refined and prepared ("equipped") to be strong "men of God" as we grow together in God’s grace.

Men's Ministry Gatherings

All GVBC men are invited to attend the quarterly Men's Ministry Gatherings on Saturday mornings in 2026 on:

March 14
June 6
August 29
November 21

Community Groups

All men are invited to join a Community Group, which is a small group that meets regularly to deeply engate in meaningful, Christ-centered relationships. If you are interested in joining a group, please fill out the Community Group interest form or contact the leader indicated below. The groups listed below are for men only and there are other groups available for both men and women.

Monday Night: Brandon Tsukamoto
Thursday Morning: Richard Imatomi
Thursday Night: Tatsuya Kawase
Thursday Night: Jerry Sunada
Thursday Night (via Zoom): Kent Komae
Friday Night: Wes Harada
Friday Night (Legacy group for young dads): Matt Butt & Wayne Tofukuji

Other Ministry Opportunities

GVBC Men are also needed to support other GVBC ministries, including those mentioned below. Please contact the ministry leader for more information:

Guest Relations: Nelson Shirota
Property Ministry, including Work Days on the first Saturday morning of each month: Howard Imatomi
Sunday Morning Ushers: Wes Harada

If you have questions about Men's Ministry, please contact Jonathan Liang (j.liang8888@gmail.com) or Paul Hayase (phayase@aol.com)