builidng a men's ministry that minister's to men
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A presentation targeted at the men who lead men's ministries on the local church level. Presents a five-step process of establishing a viable and effective outreach to men.TRANSCRIPT
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Donald F. Williams
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Fort Wayne, IN 46845
All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the Holy Bible: New International Version®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society.
Building a Men’s Ministry that Ministers to Men
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Fruitful ministry to men begins with a commitment to build men not to build
a men’s ministry.
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Begin by Building Relationships
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The Foundation Stones
Relationships
Experiences
Beliefs
Practices
Virtues
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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
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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
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Exercise List the names of three men with whom
you believe God may be asking you to develop a deeper relationship.
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Understand the Needs of Your Men
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1 Chronicles 12:32 (NIV)
[the] men of Issachar understood the times and knew what Israel should do
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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
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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
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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.
http://www.boldpath.org/mensurvey.html
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Intentionally Design Your Ministry
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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.
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1Chronicles 28:12 (NIV)
He gave him the plans of all that the Spirit had put in his mind
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Seven Relational PillarsGod
Integrity
Family
Brothers
Church
Mentors
World
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The Foundation Stones
Relationships
Experiences
Truths
Practices
Virtues
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Lead by Example
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1 Corinthians 11:1 (NIV)
Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ.
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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.
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One of the greatest needs of men today is a firsthand experience of genuine Christian living in a male
context.
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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.
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Develop Leaders
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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.
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Leadership Development Process
Do It For Them
Do It With Them
Let Them Do It
Debrief with Them
Release Them to Do
It
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The success of your ministry will not be measured by its seating
capacity but by its sending capacity.