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:
Darius Mariano, also known as “PD”, is an Assistant Pastor here at Reliance Church. He was born in the Philippines but raised in Southern California for most of his life. He and his wife, Emily, met in college have been married since 2000 and have two boys, Nathan and Noah and a devoted husky named Misty. Together they were instrumental in helping plant Reliance Church in May 2007.
Pastor Darius has served faithfully in many different roles throughout the years, including AWANA commander, Jr. High pastor, VBS director and has led and served on several International Missions trips. Currently, PD serves as both the Children’s Ministry Pastor and Men’s Ministry Director.
His anchor verse is Proverbs 3:5-6.
“My desire is to love others in a way that will draw them to the heart of the Father, however, I know that my love has to be more than just words and require action, just as Christ showed us. So, I also often remind myself of the exhortation found in I John 3:18; ‘let us not love in word or talk but in deed and in truth.’”
Get to know Pastor Darius!
What is your role at Reliance Church?
Assistant Pastor. Department Head of Children’s Ministry and Men’s Ministry
Describe your job in five words?
In Christ and for Christ
When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?
An engineer. Oh, and taller!
Coffee, Tea, or Soda?
Soda
Go-to worship song?
Right now? Ancient Gates. All-time: Draw Me Close to You
Who has had the most influence in your spiritual life?
My wife and my sons. Oh, and Pastor Jim Diaz!
Food you can’t live without?
That is correct and a statement of fact!
Which Bible character would you most likely to be best friends with?
Peter
Favorite Quote of all time?
“The Christian life can be explained only in the terms of Jesus, and if your life as a Christian can still be explained in terms of you – your personality, your will power, your gift, your talent, your money, your courage, your scholarship, your dedication, your sacrifice, or anything – then although you may have the Christian life, you are not yet living it!…True godliness leaves the world convinced beyond a shadow of a doubt that the only explanation for you, is Jesus.” — Ian Thomas
What is your hope for Reliance Church?
My desire is for us to love others in a way that will draw them to the heart of the Father, but that love has to be more than just words and require action, just as Christ as showed us. — 1 John 3:18 (“Let us not love in word or talk but in deed and in truth.”)
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 Panera Bread (24711 Madison Avenue, Murrieta) 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.
Thursday Afternoon Study
Every Thursday afternoon this men’s group meets at 1:30pm at Reliance Church in room F3. They are currently studying through the book of Job.
Thursday Evening Study
Every Thursday evening this men’s group meets at 7:00pm at Reliance Church in the chapel. 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.