The Men’s Ministry functions as a vehicle to develop men as disciples of Jesus Christ. The core of our ministry is 1 Corinthians 16:13 (NASB), which exhorts, “Be on the alert, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong.”
We are “on the alert” when we recognize we are in a daily spiritual war zone, and thus choose to embrace a proactive, purposeful attitude. We “stand firm in the faith” when we make decisions that catalyze personal growth. We “act like men” when we fulfill our God-given roles as servant leaders like Jesus, avoiding the lures of temptation. We realize the church is only as “strong” as the men who comprise its membership, so we strive to be faithful, trustworthy, and honorable.
Our objective is to produce Godly, holy, Christ-like men who live, love, and serve like Jesus. Toward that end, we offer weekly Bible studies, various events, and discipleship groups, as well as various serving opportunities.
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Men’s Discipleship
It is our desire at Reliance Church that every man has an opportunity to further his growth as a believer in our Lord Jesus Christ by spending quality time with other brothers in Christ.
Marriage Discipleship
It is our desire at Reliance Church that every marriage has an opportunity to further its growth as a believer in our Lord Jesus Christ by spending quality time with other married couples in Christ.
Ministry Leader:
Cody primarily serves to oversee the Men’s Ministry at Reliance Church. He also assists the pastoral team with discipleship, counseling, pastoral care, and teaching and preaching. Cody became a Christian in his Sr year of High School in 1997 at an Acquire The Fire youth conference in Phoenix Arizona. On the same day he was saved by Jesus, he felt called to dedicate his life to ministry and has been answering that call ever since.
Cody is a graduate of Calvary Chapel Bible College with an Associate’s Degree in Biblical Theology. He is passionate about expository preaching and teaching as a primary way of establishing and developing people in the word of God. When people understand who God is and what God thinks through the Bible, true life transformation happens. Cody also has a heart for church planting, being one of the founding pastors of Reliance Church in 2007, and the founding and lead pastor of Redemption Calvary in Commerce City, Colorado from 2014-2022. He has also helped establish and strengthen other church planters and their churches over the years.
Cody and his wife Myca were married in 2002 and have four daughters together.
Get to know Pastor Cody!
What is your role at Reliance Church?
Assistant Pastor
Describe your job in five words?
Make disciples who make disciples
When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?
That question always scared me, and I never felt like I had a good answer…haha. In High School I thought I would be in sports medicine before being called into ministry.
Coffee, Tea, or Soda?
Coffee…any time. And Coke Zero
Go-to worship song?
Run To The Father by Cody Carnes / Pride Of A Father by Hillsong Young & Free
Who has had the most influence in your spiritual life?
My first mentor Scott Backes / Chuck Smith / Ted Leavenworth
Food you can’t live without?
In-N-Out! Or good Street Tacos
Which Bible character would you most likely to be best friends with?
Philip, he had 4 daughters too!
Favorite Quote of all time?
“Truth without love is brutality, and love without truth is hypocrisy.” — Warren Wiersbe
“The gospel, which is our hope in life and death, also sets the agenda for how we live, relate, and lead between the ‘already’ of our conversion and the ‘not yet’ of our final home going.” — Paul David Tripp
What is your hope for Reliance Church?
That the people of Reliance Church would be healthy and strong in the Lord, and the result would be strong families and a strong community.
Join one of the many men's bible studies that meet in various times and locations throughout the week!
Tactical Bible Study
Our "flagship" Men's Bible Study meets on a semester basis (Winter, Spring, and Fall) on Monday nights at 7pm. Join the men of Reliance for fellowship, a time of worship, Bible study, and small group discussions.
Monday Night Study (when Tactical is between semesters)
Temecula
Every Monday night, from 7-9pm this men’s group meets at Reliance Church in the Multi-Purpose Room (B Building) for a verse-by-verse study through the book of Joshua.
Wednesday Morning Study
Murrieta
Every Wednesday morning, this men’s group meets at 6:30am at Hush Coffee Roaster (24660 Jefferson Ave suite c, Murrieta, CA 92562) to start their day in the Word and in fellowship.
Wednesday Morning Study
Menifee
Every Wednesday morning, this men’s group meets at 6:30am at 30141 Antelope Rd STE G, Menifee, CA 92584, to start their day in the Word and in fellowship.
Wednesday Afternoon Study
Murrieta
Every Thursday afternoon this men’s group meets at 1:30pm at a home in Murrieta.
Thursday Evening Study
Every Thursday evening this men’s group meets at 7:00pm at Reliance Church in D2. They are currently studying through the book of Proverbs.
Friday Morning Study
Temecula
Every Friday morning, this men’s group meets at 6:30am at Panera Bread (41793 Nicole Lane, Temecula) to start their day in the Word and in fellowship.