Men’s events are always a key part of your men’s ministry plan – whether it’s your men’s breakfast, a conference, a seminar or some other type of event. In a …
STEVEN BANCARZ: Leaving the New Age and Finding Truth
After practicing mindfulness, lucid dreaming, tarot card readings, meditation, energy crystals, out-of-body experiences, psychedelics, and reaching out to other identities Steven found himself at the lowest point of his life.
FERN: Take Ownership of Your Problems
Answering the phone, Fern’s mother was expecting her son to wish her a happy anniversary. She wasn’t expecting him to tell her he was at the police station, under arrest for drug charges. From that gut-wrenching moment to a prison chapel service, this episode shows the overwhelming power of God’s grace. Today Fern is one half of the Christian hip hop group, Social Club Misfits, and boldly proclaims the gospel to all who will listen. This is a story for all of us who have wondered if we matter and if we have purpose.
What Does Success Look Like in Ministry to Men?
For a lot of leaders, success in men’s ministry means large numbers of men attending your events. Ministry to men should not be defined by the men that come to …
3 Ways To Change Men’s Ministry From Club Mentality To A Missional Movement
How can your ministry to men avoid becoming a doorless ministry where no one can enter, and crack new windows so others can see in and be invited? Listen to …
Marty Mar: Dealing With Church Hurt
Getting kicked out of his church, in front of the whole church, by someone he had looked up to, stung… Understandably, Marty was angry with God and gave up on the church when this happened. But his friends, the church community, and God didn’t give up on him. This is a story for those of us who have been hurt by the church and why we shouldn’t give up. Even when it hurts.
How Can We Become Better At Following Up An Event Or Activity?
In a culture saturated by events, one of the main points within our Men’s Ministry Leadership Framework is to have events that are intentional with a clear purpose to help …
James Kelly: Innovation Within Devastation
We live in a culture saturated with and shaped by technology. It has transformed the way we learn, communicate and play. But for many of us it seems the church is lagging far behind; not just in using technology but finding a place for the tech savvy to use their gifts.
How Do We Develop Meaningful, Lasting Accountability Relationships?
Accountability relationships can be very important, but the reality is most men don’t have close enough friendships with other men to trust them with the deep places of their life. …
WHATUPRG: You Are Not Alone
As a young child, rapper WHATUPRG woke to the sounds of immigration officials taking his father into custody. Over the years that followed, he would struggle with the absence of his father and how to make sense of his faith.