Builidng a men's ministry that minister's to men

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Building a Men’s Ministry that Ministers to Men


Fruitful ministry to men begins with a commitment to build men not to build

a men’s ministry.


Begin by Building Relationships


The Foundation Stones

Relationships

Experiences

Beliefs

Practices

Virtues


Mark 3:13-14 (NIV)

Jesus went up on a mountainside and called to him those he wanted, and they came to him. 14 He appointed twelve—designating them apostles—that they might be with him and that he might send them out to preach


Relationship Principles Pray for those of a kindred spirit, (Lk. 6:12) The call to “be with” precedes the call “to do” Observe the “heart” principle

– “Man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart,” (1 Sam. 16:7).

Guard your motives


Exercise List the names of three men with whom

you believe God may be asking you to develop a deeper relationship.


Understand the Needs of Your Men


1 Chronicles 12:32 (NIV)

[the] men of Issachar understood the times and knew what Israel should do


Top Needs of Men in General A personal introduction to the Father by a man

who genuinely knows God A place to see firsthand what it means to be a

Christian man A model of what a godly it means to be a godly

man at home, in the workplace, and in the community

A man who will walk beside him and take an active, affirming interest in his life


Top Needs of Men in General A place to discuss uniquely male issues

biblical perspective, particularly male sexuality

A safe place to reveal and battle the hidden demons that plague his life

A cause or vision that his bigger than him to which he can give his life


Exercise Get with 2-3 other men, preferably from

your church, and begin to develop a list of the specific needs of men in your area.

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Intentionally Design Your Ministry


Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV)

For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.


1Chronicles 28:12 (NIV)

He gave him the plans of all that the Spirit had put in his mind


Seven Relational PillarsGod

Integrity

Family

Brothers

Church

Mentors

World


The Foundation Stones

Relationships

Experiences

Truths

Practices

Virtues


Lead by Example


1 Corinthians 11:1 (NIV)

Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ.


1 Thessalonians 2:8 (NIV)

We loved you so much that we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God but our lives as well, because you had become so dear to us.


One of the greatest needs of men today is a firsthand experience of genuine Christian living in a male

context.


Pyramid Principle of Influence

Pyramid of Leadership Influence

Space of Personal Freedom

Principle: the greater the influence you exert, the more restricted your exercise of personal freedoms must become.


Develop Leaders


2 Timothy 2:2 (NIV)

And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable men who will also be qualified to teach others.


Leadership Development Process

Do It For Them

Do It With Them

Let Them Do It

Debrief with Them

Release Them to Do

It


The success of your ministry will not be measured by its seating

capacity but by its sending capacity.

Spiritual

Builidng a men's ministry that minister's to men