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.

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Donald F. Williams
5630 The Prophets Pass
Fort Wayne, IN 46845
dfwilliams1162@frontier.com
All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the Holy
Bible: New International Version®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by
International Bible Society.
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2. Building a Men’s Ministry
that Ministers to Men

3. Fruitful ministry to men begins with a
commitment to build men not to build
a men’s ministry.
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4. Begin by Building
Relationships
Begin with
Develop Leaders
Relationships
Understand Men’s
Lead by Example
Needs
Intentionally
Design Ministry
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5. The Foundation Stones
Virtues
Practices
Beliefs
Experiences
Relationships
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6. 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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7. 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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8. 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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9. Understand the Needs of Your Men
Begin with
Develop Leaders
Relationships
Understand Men’s
Lead by Example
Needs
Intentionally
Design Ministry
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10. 1 Chronicles 12:32 (NIV)
[the] men of Issachar understood the times
and knew what Israel should do
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11. 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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12. 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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13. 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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14. Intentionally Design Your
Ministry
Begin with
Develop Leaders
Relationships
Understand Men’s
Lead by Example
Needs
Intentionally
Design Ministry
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15. 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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16. 1Chronicles 28:12 (NIV)
He gave him the plans of all that the Spirit
had put in his mind
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17. Seven Relational Pillars
Integrity
Brothers
Mentors
Church
Family
World
God
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18. The Foundation Stones
Virtues
Practices
Truths
Experiences
Relationships
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19. Lead by Example
Begin with
Develop Leaders
Relationships
Understand Men’s
Lead by Example
Needs
Intentionally
Design Ministry
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20. 1 Corinthians 11:1 (NIV)
Follow my example, as I follow the example
of Christ.
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21. 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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22. One of the greatest needs of men
today is a firsthand experience of
genuine Christian living in a male
context.
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23. Pyramid Principle of Influence
Pyramid of
Leadership
Influence
Principle: the
Space of greater the
Personal influence you
Freedom exert, the more
restricted your
exercise of personal
freedoms must
become.
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24. Develop Leaders
Begin with
Develop Leaders
Relationships
Understand Men’s
Lead by Example
Needs
Intentionally
Design Ministry
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25. 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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26. Leadership Development
Process
Do It
For
Them
Release Do It
Them With
to Do It Them
Debrief Let
with Them
Them Do It
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27. The success of your ministry will
not be measured by its seating
capacity but by its sending
capacity.
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