If we do an analysis of your churches’ ministry to men, we would gather all your men up and ask one question, “who has invited someone to come in the past 30 days?” From this one question, we could ascertain the missing piece in your men’s ministry; inviteability.
The Patience of Spiritual Leadership
Why not ask God for patience? The logic is that growing in patience usually requires the experience of challenging circumstances. But I’ve come to believe that never praying for patience is terrible advice. Patience is a fruit of the Spirit, so it seems to be an essential character trait of any follower of Jesus. Patience is not only necessary for spiritual leaders, but it is also helpful to prevent you from burning out.
Three Courses to Offer Men in Your Community
A fantastic way to reach out to men in your community is to offer courses that meet felt needs. Most men who are not part of a community of faith won’t just suddenly wake up and come to church one Sunday. There needs to be a bridge of connection built so that they see value and make relationships. One way to do this is by offering a course that meets a felt need that men are experiencing in your community.
How You Can Help the Future of the Church
The church is about to hit a leadership crisis, and you can be part of the solution. You may think you have no influence, but the boys and men around you have all been entrusted into your care. You can share the Gospel and call men to follow Jesus – wherever he leads them.
Mentoring Men about Marriage
How many human relationships is a man called to be “one” with another person? If you guessed two – you are correct. The only human relationship where the word “one” …
Inspiration
Theme of the Week: Disciple-Makers Bible Verse: ‘Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make …
Man to Man
Theme of the Week: Disciple-Makers Bible Verse: Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the …
Getting Started with Mentoring
One of the greatest needs I’ve seen in my 2 decades of ministry is the need for mentorship. Men are looking for other men to come alongside them and provide …
Creating Environments for Growth
“Spiritual growth happens in environments that are conducive to spiritual growth.” It’s a lesson I learned early on in my ministry. We didn’t run programs or teach bible lessons, we …
Small Groups Men Want to Join
Life in North America has returned to “normal.” Men are working hard at their jobs and spending more and more time and money on their families and hobbies. Life is …