Podcast Episode #303
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Men’s ministry is lacking in many churches, so today we cover the four essentials churches should consider when launching or sustaining a men’s ministry. This episode is based on a blog post by Eric Geiger and walks you through these four essentials with practical application focused on ministering to men.
Some highlights from today’s episode include:
- Every man needs godly men connecting him to the church.
- I cannot imagine going through life without having a purpose or mission.
- Every man wants to be a part of something that is bigger than himself.
- With new ministries, find a champion and resource them toward a specific mission.
- One of the greatest needs in the church is to understand the big picture of Scripture.
- Churches truly can have dynamic ministries to men by men. Many don’t.
The four essentials we cover for ministering to men are:
- Connected: Every man needs other godly men (Hebrews 10:24-25).
- Discipled: Every man needs to grow (Colossians 1:28-29).
- Challenged: Every man needs a holy mission (2 Corinthians 5:18).
- Transformed: Every man has a master (2 Corinthians 3:17-18).
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These are all fantastic, but the first step is to get men in the door. This is not only critical for the men, but also their families.
Men’s mission trips that involve construction are always winners. The people we help benefit, the men benefit even more but the Lord benefits the most. These types of trips are a great opportunity for outreach also.
we are urgently requesting Thomrainer to visit Africa Kenya where Churches are populated by Women
please we need to be sensitized and get to be involved as pastors and evangelist please iam praying for you Rev. Thom reined to visit Kenya
Thank you
Rev.Samuel Mose
First. The term “Man Up” needs to go into the dustbin forever. I am so tired of churches using this phrase to address men and their fellowship. The term is used mostly by the world, and by women to belittle men. Don’t believe me? Look it up on Google. The church thinks its being “cutting edge” with this term it’s not. As usual, when you address this to a pastor, you are not listened to.
Men’s ministry needs more than just sitting in a “Bible Study” led by a person who reads out of a binder. It needs a passionate man who can instruct, rebuke, love, uplift, challenge and LEAD.
Too many men’s fellowships I have sat in do none of this. It isn’t with an intensity that is lived, and it turns into “again” a club, or ministry that is bold in talk and zero in action