Have you ever felt frustrated at a lack of support from your pastor regarding your men’s ministry? You are not alone. One of the most common complaints from men’s ministry …
How to Recognize Leadership Potential
We’ve all been there…“If only I had more leaders!” We lament that we don’t have the help we need, and if we only had more leaders in our ministry, then …
The Importance of Forming a Core Group
“Great things in business are never done by one person. They’re done by a team of people.” Steve Jobs This philosophy helped to build Apple into what it is today, …
3 Ways Churches Should Rethink Men’s Ministry
“The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again, but expecting different results.” – Albert Einstein Men’s ministry is usually not one of the highlight points …
Small Groups That Change the World
Where would you begin if you wanted to start a movement that would change the world two thousand years later? You might think about your marketing campaign or how you …
The Men Beyond the Church Walls
It’s a typical sight: a church gathers in a building, sings songs, listens to a sermon, greets one another, perhaps shares a potluck meal, and then disperses. This happens on …
What’s the Point of Your Men’s Meeting?
How many meetings do you have at work? The average employee participates in at least eight meetings per week, according to a study by Zippia. Have you ever sat in …
The Missing Piece in Your Men’s Ministry
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.