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Authentic Christian Men
A dynamic men’s ministry begins with a clear understanding of your purpose as men in the church. Work with your pastoral and men’s ministry leadership to develop a Biblically-based vision statement for what you want to accomplish in your men’s ministry.
4 Key Ideas to Keep in Mind:
- A successful men’s ministry will be built on these cornerstones:
the senior pastor’s enthusiastic support, a man passionate about reaching other men, a committed leadership team, and the right strategy.
- Be purpose driven rather than event driven.
Men want to be a part of something larger than themselves. Often men don’t come to our events because they don’t see any larger purpose. Make sure that every event you schedule clearly serves your overall purpose.
- Be relationship based rather than task oriented.
Most long-term change takes place in the context of church-based relationships. Events attract men, relationships make them stick. Give men plenty of opportunities for fellowship and conversation. The relationship is the task.
- Make disciples and pray for workers.
The Bible tells us, "Go and make disciples…baptizing them." Often we get this confused with, "Go and make workers…browbeating them." Too often we set the agenda for our ministry and then pester men to be involved. Instead, we ought to make disciples and then pray that God leads them to a place or service.
