What is a Sword & Shovel Bible Study?

Sword & Shovel offers engaging Bible studies for men via Zoom throughout the calendar year. Choosing between mornings or evenings, you will be encouraged to understand how the Bible speaks particularly to men while enjoying Chris' and other leaders' sharing and application. Past topics have included: Profiles in Courage, Six Yellow Lights Men Can’t Run, Disruptive Truths from Jesus, and A Manhood that Checks All the Boxes. You will receive an easy-to-follow outline each week and are guaranteed to be strengthened in your faith and knowledge of the Bible!

Men’s Bible studies are Wednesday mornings at 6-7 AM PST, Thursday mornings at 6:30-7:30 AM PST, and Thursday evenings from 5-6:15 PM PST (includes small group break out)

Next Series:

Our next round of Bible Studies will begin the week of September 6th/7th on
The Power for Life: Understanding the Holy Spirit’s Relationship with You!

What Men Think about Sword & Shovel

  • These Bible study groups have really shifted my thinking and, even more importantly, my behavior as a Christian man. His guidance and wisdom as we move through the material are so inspiring. I haven't received this type of education anywhere else on my path. He is truly making us better, godly men!

    D’Angelo

  • For much of my life, I have lived in “self-mode”…what my wife calls fiercely independent. But having spent the last several years engaged in one of Sword & Shovel’s small groups, I am learning what it’s like to do life together with other men. Some younger than I, some older, and some in my same stage of life. It’s not hokey. It’s real. And through Chris’ leadership, I have found the journey with others to be life-giving.

    Bret M.

  • I lost my wife to cancer when our three kids were all under 7 years old. In the midst of my grief, I also realized it became difficult to connect to others in bible studies and small groups. Chris Cannon was one of the few men who had the courage to lead me in a bible study, while ensuring I was part of the camaraderie of the other men. He was not afraid to ensure God's glory was on display by drawing on the experience of the most difficult trail I have been through. Thank you Chris.

    Luke

  • It has been a privilege to be led by Chris through Sword & Shovel Bible studies. Over two years, my biblical competency has increased significantly and developed my character as a man. I urge you to join a study today.

    Lew E.

  • I have been a participant in the Sword and Shovel study from the start, I have been blessed by the knowledge and with that, the joy and humility on how to be a better man in God's eyes. My family has benefited from this study as they have seen my faith grow and my reliance in trusting God and Christ as my savior.

    Chris D.

  • Just wanted to drop a quick line for Chris Cannon, we have been life long friends, and I have been a part of one of the mens Bible studies for about three years now. This has been such a valuable part of my life, it is so great to be involved with Chris and all the men in our Thursday night group. If you are looking for a great place to land to learn and understand what it means to be a man of God I can't recommend this enough. Such a life changer for me.

    Colin A.

  • I have at some point been a part of the various groups that Chris leads. And one of many consistent things that gets sharper each time I log on has been my character! I'm surrounded by other people who are sharpening one another, and in turn I log off with a sharper point.

    Frank

  • Sword & Shovel is full of practical wisdom on the essentials of manhood.  Chris’s unique talent for leading men with reverant and relevant truth is equally inspiring as it is convicting.

    Matt

  • The wisdom, support, tools, grace, and guidance I've received from the men in this group have been key to my recovery process. I accept that sobriety and restoring brokenness within myself and those around me will be a lifelong process but I'm grateful for the opportunity and ability to do so. I couldn't do it without this group.

    MB