Equipped For Life
Equipped For Life (EFL for short) is a group of imperfect men that seek to know the perfect Savior, Jesus Christ. It is a place where there is no judgment or condemnation. We are real and honest about our struggles. An addiction to ice cream is not the deepest kept secrets we reveal to each other. It’s for people who have known Jesus for years to men who know of a Jesus but want to actually know Jesus.
About Equipped For Life
As a group of men, we know that without a vision we are dead in the water. So, we cultivate to collectively lead each other toward a common goal and mission that all began with Dr. Bob Rausch, Simon Villarreal, and Alex Vantarakis meeting over coffee to discuss life. Alex & Simon were searching for purpose and meaning and the church wasn’t fulfilling their need of a true connection. From that point until know, EFL has served as a “home base” for men that know our world is “off” and need to understand what is bigger than them. Some men come once, and some have been here since it’s start. Our mission is to spread the Word of Jesus and the Love he has for us and wants us to have.
The Story Of EFL
Check out this brief message from the founder of EFL, Alex Vantarakis that reveals more about Equipped For Life.
Group Studies & Events
EFL is all about connecting with our brothers, in person. Our weekly studies, charitable events and fun moments to connect are the life blood of this group. Click the button below to find the events that are right for you.
The Heartbeat Of EFL
The heartbeat of EFL is a passion for genuine and authentic connection. This means that we are real, nonjudgemental and provide a space for those seeking to know Christ and those who have already accepted him to commit to serving others through love.
This translates to good works and the transference of God’s wealth (real financial impact) to our communities and amongst each other.
EFL Benevolence Fund
In their greatest time of need, real men don’t need another bible verse or to be looked down upon by other Christian men. Not only are we real about our struggles but we are real about supporting each other.
The purpose of EFL is to create a space for men to come to, broken and/or whole, find practical resources (experts exist in our group for finances, business counseling, health counseling, etc) and real financial support.
As a part of our BANK OF THE LORD initiative we seek to reinvent the 1st century church. There is no one man leading us but as a collective we lead and support each other by giving and receiving.
Stories Of Hope
With this authentic collective of men we have witnessed real lives be impacted.
Whether that was a car provided in need, rent paid, bail, prayer, emotional support, care, concern or an arm around a shoulder of someone hurting. This study has provided story after story of life transformed.
EFL Impact
Impacting men’s lives, discipleship, holding regular studies of God’s word and raising money for brothers in need is our mission. This is how we gauge our impact and we’re always driving for God to do more through us.
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Total Studies Held
7,962
Total # of members attended
399
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$374,800
$181,847
$73,477
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