Men's Ministry

The goal of those involved in Men's Ministry in EFCA West is to assist churches to strengthen their men's disciple-making ministries.

We want to help you win with your men.

  • Reach men for Christ     (Matt 28:18-20)
  • Build them up in their walk with Christ   (2 Pet 3:18; 1 Jn 1:6)
  • Equip them to fulfill the roles God has for them (Eph 4:11-12; 1 Pet 3:7; Eph 6:4)

Why we need intentional Ministry to Men

  • The need in our culture and nation. Our culture is crumbling around us, and men are right in the middle of many of the major problems
  • Reaching and building up the men benefits the church in multiple ways
  • When you minister to the men, the whole family wins
  • Men are fulfilled-when they are equipped to carry out their roles, they see God work in them and through them                                                         
  • Younger Men, Future Husbands and Dads are prepared & equipped
  • Future leaders in our church are developed.  Where will your next leaders come from? 
  • Men Are Different-they will grow deeper and more significantly when gathered with other men, than they will in a mixed group of men and women   (See Effective Men's Ministry, Phil Downer, Ed.(Zondervan) p. 20-23, and Why Men Hate Going to Church, David Murrow (Nelson)

A Few Assumptions

  • Work with your pastor-make sure you support him and share the vision for ministry to your men
  • Develop a team-you need other's gifts and perspective
  • Start slow and build-it will take some time. You can't do it all at once

A Basic Strategy--Target Men at Different Levels of Readiness

Because men are at different levels of readiness for growth, offer a variety of opportunities to men at different levels.  Consider this strategy:

  • Gather Men through a variety of ENTRY POINTS
  • Connect Men in short term, non threatening small groups
  • Invest in Men who are ready to go deeper in study, accountability, by offering a higher commitment level study, groups

HOW CAN WE DO THIS?

Listen to a seminar given by Steve Hopper in Reno, NV in 2008 on "Strategies and Resources for Ministry to Men"

Download a PDF worksheet to use while listening to Steve's seminar

More Men's Ministry Resources

Steve Hopper

Your best contact for EFCA West Men’s ministries resources is Steve Hopper. Steve is Associate Pastor of Adult Ministries at Porterville EFC (www.pefconline.org). A graduate of Dallas Seminary and Instructor for Walk Thru the Bible Ministries, Steve is also a regular and popular instructor at “Iron Sharpens Iron” conferences around the country. His desire is to help every adult, especially men, “grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.” (1 Peter 3:18). Steve and his wife, Sharon, came to Porterville in 2005 from First EFC of Austin, Texas. They have three grown children and two grandchildren.  Contact Steve at 559-783-2636 (office) or by e-mail at