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Equipped For Life

“Through the Word, the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work”
2 Timothy 3:17

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Equipped For Life
Equipped For Life

Imperfect Men.Perfect Savior.

“Through the Word, the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.” — 2 Timothy 3:17
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Who We Are

Equipped For Life

Equipped For Life is a group of imperfect men who seek to know the perfect Savior, Jesus Christ. It is a place where there is no judgment and no condemnation. We are real and honest about our struggles.

It is for men who have known Jesus for years, and for men who know of Jesus but want to actually know Him. Our mission is to spread the Word of Jesus and the love He has for us.

It began with Dr. Bob Rausch, Simon Villarreal, and Alex Vantarakis meeting over coffee to talk about life. From that point until now, EFL has been a home base for men who know our world is off and need to understand what is bigger than themselves.

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Upcoming Events

Register below or scan the QR at any study. Everyone is welcome.

Prayer & Praise
Family Night
Fri, Aug 29 · 4:45–7:00 PM
Grace Presbyterian, Plano · free childcare & dinner
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Men’s Retreat
EFL Retreat
Oct 9–11 · Lone Oak Ranch, Gainesville
$200 or $0 · 2 nights lodging + all meals
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966Bible Studies Held
130Active Members
$374,800Raised for the Mission
290Retreat Attendance
Events

Bible Study Calendar

Recurring weekly studies, brotherhood gatherings, family nights, and fasting. There is always a place to plug in.

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Get To Know Us

Get To Know EFL

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How We Started?
Watch the story of how Equipped For Life began.
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About EFL
Learn who we are and what we're all about.
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Stories of Hope
Hear how lives have been transformed through EFL.
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EFL Member Guidelines
Understand what it means to be part of the brotherhood.
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Meet the Founders
Alex Vantarakis, Simon Villarreal & Dr. Bob Rausch.
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Become an EFL Warrior
Discover what it means to live as an EFL Warrior.
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Our Signature Outreach

How Can I Pray for You?

EFL is committed to evangelism, and we have found that praying for people is a powerful way to start a real conversation about Jesus. Our members wear HCIPFY shirts and set up pop-up prayer booths around Dallas. Come pray with us, or let us pray for you.

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Ways to Connect

From Bible studies to benevolence, there’s a place for every man in EFL. Tap any card to learn more.

Connect: The Word of God
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Bible Studies
Weekly in-depth studies of God's Word in a real, authentic setting.
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Discipleship Groups
Small, committed groups for deeper growth and accountability.
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Prophecy & Evangelism
Growing in the prophetic gifts and sharing the Gospel with boldness.
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Fasting Groups
Corporate fasting every month on the 1st, aligning our hearts with God's will together.
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Baptisms
Publicly declare your faith through the sacred act of baptism with your EFL brothers by your side.
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Family Night – Church Service
A welcoming church service bringing families together in worship.
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Bible Verse Zoom Call
Every Monday at 5:41 PM Central, bring one verse to share over Zoom.
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Communications
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Newsletters
Read the weekly EFL newsletter, current and past editions.
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Daily Bible App
Connect with men daily through the YouVersion Bible App.
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WhatsApp
Stay connected with your EFL brothers through our WhatsApp community group.
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Facebook
Follow EFL on Facebook for updates, events, and community connection.
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Podcasts & Social Media
Take EFL with you, listen, watch, and stay connected anywhere.
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Fellowship Activities
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Movie Night
Gather with the brotherhood for a film, fellowship, and fun.
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Retreats
Annual getaways designed to reset, refresh, and reconnect with God.
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Young Adult Ministry
Engaging the next generation with authentic faith and community.
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Women's Ministry
A space for the women connected to EFL to grow, gather, and serve.
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Service to Others
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How Can I Pray for You? Booths
Pop-up prayer booths across Dallas bringing the love of Jesus to the streets.
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Volunteer Opportunities
Serve your brothers and community through hands-on ministry.
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Prayer Groups
Gather with brothers to pray, intercede, and lift each other up.
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EFL Resources
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Benevolence Fund
Real financial support for brothers in their greatest time of need.
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Educational Classes
Practical classes on faith, finances, health, and life skills.
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Job Board
Job openings, career opportunities, and hiring connections within the EFL community.
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Merchandise
Represent EFL and wear your faith proudly with our official gear and apparel.
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Resource Directories
A curated network of experts in finance, business, health, and more.
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Ride Sharing
Need a ride? Offering a ride? Match with a brother.
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Spiritual Assessment
A short self-assessment to see where you are on your walk and where to grow.
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EFL Member Stats
Bible study attendance for our brothers in 2026, ranked most to least.
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EFL Club & House
A dedicated space for the brotherhood to gather, connect, and grow.
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Every gift fuels Bible studies, retreats, and our Benevolence Fund for brothers in need. Give what you are able.

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“As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.”
Joshua 24:15