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Some voices say masculinity should be loud, aggressive, and unapologetically dominant. Others argue it’s outdated or even dangerous. But at Sturgeon Valley Baptist Church, we believe there’s a better way. One rooted in timeless truth and lived out through quiet strength, humility, and love.
With Father’s Day just around the corner, we’re taking some time to reflect on what biblical manhood really looks like. And it might surprise you. The men we admire most in Scripture weren’t always the boldest or the strongest by the world’s standards. They were faithful. They were steady. They showed up when it counted.
The Bible calls men to be courageous and strong, but it also says everything we do should be done in love (1 Corinthians 16:13–14). That’s a rare and beautiful kind of strength. The kind that doesn’t puff up or shout down but builds others up with consistency and compassion.
In our church community, we see this lived out in all sorts of ways. We see dads cherishing their wives and doing the early morning pancake shift. We see grandfathers investing time and wisdom into the next generation. We see men helping others move, volunteering behind the scenes, praying for their families, and mentoring younger men, not because they have all the answers, but because they care.
At SVBC, we want to be a place where men are encouraged, not criticized. Where they’re reminded that they don’t have to be perfect, but they are called to be present. Through men’s groups, service projects, and Sunday messages, we create space for honest conversations and real relationships. Ones that help us grow into the kind of leaders God created us to be.
And maybe you’re not a regular churchgoer. Maybe faith hasn’t played a big part in your life. That’s okay. You’re welcome here. You don’t have to believe everything we believe to join us on a Sunday. You don’t have to dress a certain way or have life all figured out. If you’re looking for a community of people who are trying to live with purpose and integrity, you’ll fit right in.
We know that being a man today comes with real challenges. It’s not always clear how to lead well, love well, or live well. That’s why we turn to Scripture, to each other, and to the God who never changes. And in doing so, we’re learning how to become the kind of men, husbands, fathers, and friends that our families and our communities truly need.
You’re invited to join us this Father’s Day season, or any Sunday, really, as we explore faith, community, and the kind of strength that doesn’t fade. We meet every Sunday morning at 10:00 a.m. right here in Woodlands, St. Albert.
Come see what happens when men lead with love and live with purpose.
Dan Veeneman
SVBC congregant