2011 lutheran men in mission presentation

Called, Equipped and Sent

www.lutheranmen.org

Paul Beckman Lon Buss Jim Schieble 608 241-2346 608 516-7875 920 763-3433

pbeckman@amfam.com londebbuss@charter.net jamesschieble@sbcglobal.net

Master Builders: Building Men for Christ

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Mission of Lutheran Men in Mission

By God’s Grace, to build men’s faith, relationships, and ministry through the

resources we publish, the events that we produce and ongoing leadership

development

Vision of Lutheran Men in Mission

That every man should have a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ through an

effective men’s ministry in every congregation

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What is Men’s Ministry?

When you hear the words

“Men’s Ministry”

what do you think?

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RELATIONSHIPS

Men’s Ministry is about relationships!!!

– A Man’s relationship with JesusBeing a follower, disciple of Christ Called – to live in Christ Equipped - to live like Christ Sent – to live for Christ

– A Man’s relationship with other menBeing a brother in Christ active, caring, supportive, accountable

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Not All Men Are Alike• Season of Life

• Recreation

• Hobbies

• Employment

• Family Status

Where should we focus our efforts?

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lutheranmeninmission.org

I-GO Strategy

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I – GO Strategy• Identify

– What man has God put in your life?

• Invite

– Get to know him and invite him to do something with you.

• Invest

– Develop an ongoing relationship with the man.

• Together in Ministry - Listen - Select - Empower

• Coming of Age – Appendix Page 203 – 208

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September 16-18, 2011 MacKenzie Center, Poynette, WI

If you have any questions, contact Jim Schieble, 920 763-3433

Show Called, Equipped, Sent LMM Video

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lutheranmeninmission.org

Leadership Supplement & Small Group Studies

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What Do Men Want?

• Something to give their lives to– Significance

– Mission

• Someone to share their lives with– Affirmation

– Quality Relationships

• A system to help them do both

Key - Provide what men need, in the context of what they want!

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Exemplary Men’s Ministries focus on:• Prayer and pray for each other in a variety of ways

• Sermons and Bibles Studies that help men apply Biblical Truth in practical ways in their life

• Core team lead by a passionate leader/s and supported by the pastor

• Mission driven purpose statement, set and communicate clear goals and avoid implementing too much too soon

• Offering an environment that allows men to build trusting relationshps, not programs, to help men apply Biblical truths

• Offering non-threatening entry points to unchurched men

• Take ethnicity, age, life cycles, interests and needs into account when planning

• Having multiple entry points for men of differing needs and availability

• Offering training and equipping in focused areas of need

Where should we focus our efforts?

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Building Men for Christ Workshops

Topics include:

The Big IdeaWhat Do men Want? What Do Men Need?

The No Man Left Behind ModelThe Portal Priority

I – GO StrategyCreate Value- Capture Momentum, Sustain Change

Now What? Build Your PlanHow Do We Move On From Here?

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FIVE KINDS OF GUYS

• Men who need Christ ~ 50%

• Country Club Christians ~ 30%

• Biblical Christians ~ 20%

• Leaders ~ 2%

• Hurting Men ~ 100%

Where should we focus our efforts?

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Portal Priority - Discipleship

Man Code

3 Strands of Leadership

Engine

All Inclusive Ministry to Men

Need Christ – Country Club Christian – Disciple - LeaderWIDE DEEP

Hurting Men

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Man Code• Every church has a man code – the impression it gives to men

• Key positive attributes:

– Atmosphere welcoming to men

– Men in leadership roles

– Sing-able music for men

– “Bold” bulletin items with men’s ministry highlighted

– Pastor speaks directly to men

– Men are goal-oriented and want specific tasks

– Everything is done with quality

– Humor is interwoven with ministry

Men listen for vision; they want to believe that God is doing something through the church

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3 Strands of Leadership– Support and Involvement of Senior Pastor

Pray Support Love

Inform Include

• Passionate Leader (“the champion”)

Heart for God Heart for Men Able to lead leaders

• Committed Leadership Team (3-6 guys)

Vision Casting Planning Engaging

• Addl. Resource: Master Builder Bible for Men Leadership Supplement

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All Inclusive Ministry to Men• The size of my ministry to men is equal to the number of men in my

church (and community).

• Includes men who attend men’s Bible study, prayer breakfasts, retreats, activities or projects but also men who:

– Teach Sunday School, Confirmation, VBS and other educational activities

– Are worship stewards (ushers, Lay Ministers, Communion Assistants, choir members, lectors, etc.)

– Keep the church building in good repair and looking nice

– Reach out to the community by volunteering

– Any man who is involved in any way in the ministries of his church

An All Inclusive Ministry to Men will:1) help every man in the church feel that he is part of something bigger than himself

2) leverage the efforts of other ministries in the church to help you achieve your purpose of discipling men for Christ.

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Congregation Strategies & Ideas

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Ministry Ideas & ProjectsMinistry Ideas & Projects

Men’s BreakfastsMen’s Breakfasts Bible Studies & Book GroupsBible Studies & Book GroupsMentoring & Youth Trips Mentoring & Youth Trips RetreatsRetreatsBible Ministry to InmatesBible Ministry to Inmates Wild Game FeedWild Game FeedFamily Fun EventsFamily Fun Events Fund Raisers & DinnersFund Raisers & DinnersService ProjectsService Projects Habitat for HumanityHabitat for HumanityTrap ShootTrap Shoot Baseball GamesBaseball GamesFishing OutingFishing Outing Car ShowCar ShowGolf OutingGolf Outing Canoe TripCanoe TripFur, Fin and FeatherFur, Fin and Feather Tire Pressure ProjectTire Pressure ProjectLutheran Social Services Project Days Dartball LeaguesLutheran Social Services Project Days Dartball Leagues Disaster Relief Teams Home Fix It Projects Home Fix It Projects

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Resources

• Books

– Master Builder Bible for Men – www.lutheranmen.org

– Coming of Age by Rollie Martinson, David Anderson, and Paul Hill

– No Man Left Behind by Patrick Morley, David Delk & Brett Clemmer

– Men’s Ministry in the 21st Century: The Encyclopedia of Practical Ideas

• Web Sites & Networks

– www.lutheranmen.org [Lutheran Men in Mission]

– www.maninthemirror.org [Man in the Mirror]

– www.disciplemen.com [Man in the Mirror]

– www.lhmmen.com [Lutheran Hour Ministries]

– www.ministry2men.net (Denominational Men’s Ministry Network of North America)