How Can We Do Men's Ministry?
Entry Points
Gather Men-Plan events that will attract men such as: attend sporting events; play on sports teams; golf; men's events like PK or ISI; outdoor adventure-hunting, fishing, rafting, etc; seminars on felt needs like fathering, finances, marriage, etc. Men's retreats, Men's breakfasts, work days, etc.
*For some great insights on this, see: "Entry Points-More Than a Pancake Breakfast" by Brian Doyle, Men's Ministry in the 21st Century (Group Publishing) chapter 3.
Mid-Level
Connect Men with short term (4-6-8 weeks), low key, non-threatening groups and studies. Announce the beginning and ending dates. You can use a variety of methods and tools such as:
Video Series
"Men Leading the Charge" with Steve Farrar (8 sessions) with workbook, etc (Lifeway) www.lifeway.com Excellent teaching by one of the best men's speakers.
"Personal Holiness in Times of Temptation" with Bruce Wilkinson (4 sessions, can be expanded) (Walk Thru the Bible Ministries) www.walkthru.org
"Basic Training for A Few Good Men" with Tim Kimmel (7 sessions) www.familymatters.net
Book Studies
Find a men's book you are excited about, invite some men to go through it with you, a chapter a week.
Suggested books to use with a Men's Group
Tender Warrior Stu Weber
Point Man Steve Farrar
Finishing Strong Steve Farrar
The Measure of A Man Gene Getz
The "Every Man" Series Stephen Arterburn
"Men's Fraternity" A three part series with Robert Lewis on DVD (or can be done live) with workbooks. "The Quest for Authentic Manhood" (25 sessions), "Winning at Work and at Home" (16 sessions), "The Great Adventure" (20 sessions). www.mensfraternity.com These are currently among the most widely used materials in the country.
High Level
Invest in Men who are ready to go deeper in commitment and accountability.
Suggested resource: "TOP GUN" Ministries
"Basic Training" (Book 1)
Excellent discipleship and leadership training experience
Requires high commitment level (30+ sessions, suggest Sept-May) in six modules. Includes small group accountability, Bible study, scripture memory, outside reading, listen to teaching on CDs.. Consider personally inviting a few men to join you in a small group to invest in their life and equip them for ministry. web site: www.topgunministries.org
"Basic Training" Modules Include:
- Developing your walk with God
- Understanding and Applying God's Word
- Building Your Family on Biblical Principles
- Biblical Principles for Work
- Servant Leadership
- Evangelism
To receive an information packet and DVD about Top Gun, contact: Next Step Resources 1-800-444-BOOK or www.nsresources.com
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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 |