Men’s Ministry Action Plan

							Men’s Ministry Action Plan
          Create
         Momentum


          PURPOSE


     Sustain    Capture
    Momentum   Momentum
    Men’s Ministry Action Plan
   This is a condensed version of a longer, 7
    hour weekend retreat presentation,
    designed for UMM leadership teams.
   It is a “Process”
   It can assist you to design a men’s
    ministry from scratch or reevaluate what
    you are already doing.
    Men’s Ministry Action Plan
   Overview
       Catch a fresh vision for your men’s ministry
       Become kindred spirits with the other men who are
        visioning with you.
       Be challenged…
          Vision?
          Accomplish?
          How will you know?
          What kind of men do you want to produce?

       Learn how to create momentum among men not
        currently involved in your men’s ministry.
The Big Picture of Men’s Ministry
   A dynamic men’s ministry begins with a
    clear understanding of your purpose as
    men in the church

    A key question to ask…
       What is the problem we are trying to solve by
        having a men’s ministry?
The Big Picture of Men’s Ministry
   Why have a men’s ministry at all?
The Big Picture of Men’s Ministry
   In developing a Purpose Statement
    you need to address…
     What problems do men face today?
     What are the cornerstones of a successful
      men’s ministry?
The Big Picture of Men’s Ministry
   What problems do men face today?
The Big Picture of Men’s Ministry
   To reach these men your men’s ministry
    must be built on a solid foundation.
       The four cornerstones of a successful men’s
        ministry are:
          Sr. Pastor’s support
          A man passionate about reaching other men

          A committed leadership team

          The right strategy
The Big Picture of Men’s Ministry
   Two fundamental principles to remember
    as you formulate a Purpose for your
    men’s ministry…
        It takes a long time to make a disciple
        Relationships
The Big Picture of Men’s Ministry
   Consider the following scripture in developing your
    Purpose Statement:
       Proverbs 27:17        Iron Sharpens Iron
       Matthew 28:18-20      Our Marching Orders
       Galatians 6:1-2       Body of Christ Working Together
       Ephesians 4:11-16     We can accomplish more together
                              than by ourselves.
       Colossians 1:28-29    We should not strive in our own
                              strength alone.
       Colossians 3:19, 21   Husbands, love your wives
                              Fathers, do not embitter your children
       2 Timothy 2:2         Our work is not done until new believers
                              are able to make disciples of others.
The Big Picture of Men’s Ministry
   Use of scripture in developing your men’s
    ministry Purpose Statement:
       Proverbs 27:17
        17 As iron sharpens iron, so one man
        sharpens another. NIV
The Big Picture of Men’s Ministry
   The practical needs of men
    Ask…
       Where do you feel the most pressure?
       What would you want the church to do for you?
       What is the most valuable experience you’ve had
        in the last year?
       What was your worst experience last year?
The Big Picture of Men’s Ministry
   Key Principles in formulating a Purpose
    Statement
     Be purpose driven rather than event driven
     Be relationship based rather than task
      oriented
     Make disciples and pray for workers
The Big Picture of Men’s Ministry
   What are the benefits of a Purpose
    Statement?
Creating Momentum in Your Men’s Ministry

              Create
             Momentum


               PURPOSE


        Sustain       Capture
       Momentum      Momentum
    Creating Momentum in your Men’s Ministry

   To get a stationary man moving we need
    an event that creates momentum.
       Variety is the key…
        Appeal to the interests of all types of men
    Creating Momentum in your Men’s Ministry

   Reaching the five types of men
     Men who need a relationship with Christ
     Cultural Christians (men on the “fringe”) –
      Matthew 13:21
     Men who are disciples, or want to be

     Men who are leaders, or want to be –
      2 Tim 2:2
     Men who are hurting – Gal 6:2
    Creating Momentum in your Men’s Ministry

   Some ways to reach men on the “fringe”
       Men’s issues
       Bowl game party
       A Christian professional athlete
       A couples dinner with a speaker
       A seminar on money and investing
       A time management speaker
       An inner city work project
       A weekday lunch outreach
       A father and son breakfast
    Creating Momentum in your Men’s Ministry

   Momentum events are motivational.
   Plan to hold an event not more than quarterly and
    not less than twice a year.
   Maintain variety in the “atmosphere” of these events.
    Creating Momentum in your Men’s Ministry

   Create a warm, non-threatening
    environment.
   Make it easy and comfortable for them.
    Creating Momentum in your Men’s Ministry

   You will only reach men outside the church if
    men inside the church take the time to
    personally invite them.
   All your publicity can do is make it so attractive
    that men won’t say “no” when somebody ______
    them.
   Don’t expect to just host an event and reach
    men on the fringe. If they aren’t ________, they
    won’t come. Communicate the vision so men in
    your church are eager to ______ other men.
    Creating Momentum in your Men’s Ministry

   Three key principles to remember as you
    try to reach men on the “fringe” of your
    church.
     Long-Term Low Pressure
     Anger

     What do men need that they are willing to do?
    Creating Momentum in your Men’s Ministry

   Your action plan
     Create a list of regular and special events
     The goal

     It must achieve your men’s ministry purpose
      statement
     Consider hosting a momentum-creating event
      such as a retreat.
Capturing the Momentum You Create

            Create
           Momentum


            PURPOSE


      Sustain     Capture
     Momentum    Momentum
    Capturing the Momentum You Create

   How can you capture the momentum you
    create?
       The two common mistakes following a good
        event are…
         To do nothing, or
         To attempt too much
    Capturing the Momentum You Create

   Capturing momentum (cont.)
       Find materials that raise significant issues and
        deal with them from a Biblical perspective.

        You should ask the men for a one-time
        commitment of four to six weeks,
        something that is “doable” for them.
    Capturing the Momentum You Create

   Short term curricula would be any 4 to 6
    week study (a popular book, a book of the
    Bible) that can be discussed among a
    small group of men.
Sustaining the Momentum You Capture

             Create
            Momentum


             PURPOSE


        Sustain    Capture
       Momentum   Momentum
    Sustaining the Momentum You Capture

   How do you keep men involved after the
    novelty wears off?
      Create a variety of opportunities
      Provide as many men’s growth and
       discipleship opportunities as possible.


Possible ways to engage men are Small Groups…
    Sustaining the Momentum You Capture

   Ongoing discipleship opportunities would
    consist of any program in the church that
    allows men to connect, to pray, to read
    and be accountable.

    This type of environment is the best
    facilitator for spiritual growth among men.
    Sustaining the Momentum You Capture

   Small Groups
        Bible studies
        Mentoring teenagers
        Issue oriented men’s curriculum
        Accountability groups
        Leadership development with the Pastor
        Prayer groups
        Issue oriented small groups studies

         Your ultimate goal should be to get men
         studying God’s Word with other men.
    Sustaining the Momentum You Capture

   Some key ideas to remember as you strive to
    capture and sustain the momentum you
    create.
       Show men Christ versus fix their behavior
       True obedience flows from a heart of faith
       Invest in men who will invest in other men – 2 Tim
        2:2 (We Need F.A.T.* Men)
       Create a culture of prayer and love for God’s word
       The truth flows through our heads to our hearts
        and out our hands
    *Faithful, Available, and Teachable
    Sustaining the Momentum You Capture

   Great Special Events
     Golf Outing              Sporting Event
     Father/Child Canoe       Fishing Outing

      Trip                     Financial Weekend

     Barbecue                 Regional Men’s

     Kickoff Event             Rally
     Outreach Breakfast or    Sweetheart

      Lunch                     Banquet
                               Super Bowl Party
                 Summary
   Develop your “purpose” statement.
   It takes an incredible amount of time,
    money, and energy to successfully
    “create” momentum
   It would be such a waste not to proactively
    plan how to “capture” that momentum.
   Near the end of your “capture” momentum
    step, you will want men to take the next
    step into discipleship groups to “sustain”
    the momentum.
Men’s Ministry Action Plan
          Create
         Momentum


          PURPOSE


     Sustain    Capture
    Momentum   Momentum