"If there

is a universal question that most men have, it is this one," Epps

said. "In times past, young men had 'rites of passage' where, at

the end of those events, one knew he was now 'a man' and what was expected

of him. Now, there is much confusion about what it means to be a man in

today's society. We intend to explore a number of important aspects of

manhood and help equip men, young and old, to walk more fully in the life

God has given them."

Epps said he

had consulted with church leaders, businessmen and military leaders to

gain additional insight into what, in their opinion, "makes a man."

Examples from the scriptures also will be used during the series to highlight

a number of masculine characteristics.

"Some

may ask,' Why a series on men?'" Epps said. "Everyone in the

community has a father, brother, son, husband, grandfather, or close male

friend. If they can become better men, the entire community will be enriched."

Epps, a former

Marine and a certified law enforcement officer, has served as a police

and fire chaplain for nearly 13 years and has served on Boards of Ordained

Ministry for a number of years.

A graduate

of Berean University, East Tennessee State University, and the Assemblies

of God Theological Seminary, Epps is a Doctor of Ministry candidate at

Trinity Episcopal School for Ministry in Ambridge, Pa.

He and his

wife, Dr. Cindy Epps, have three sons and five grandchildren.

The series

begins this Sunday at 10 a.m. The congregation meets temporarily in the

chapel of Carmichael-Hemperley funeral Home on Ga. Hwy. 74 in Peachtree

City while the new sanctuary in Coweta County is under construction, .

For additional

information, call 770-252-2428.

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