Revitalizing Men’s Ministries
Bill Terry
Director, IPHC Men’s Ministries
Imagine
Thought Provoking Question
What would the church look like if men
were no longer on the sidelines of spiritual
life and leadership, but actively involved in
the vision and mission of the local church?
Seven Steps to Starting/Growing
Men's Ministries
Gather Interested Men
Pray and Plan With the Pastor
Select Called Leaders
Survey the Men
Schedule Major Events
Communicate Well
Trust God
Purpose Statement
The purpose of Men’s Ministries in the
International Pentecostal Holiness Church is to
motivate men in discovering their gifts,
equipping them for ministry, and providing
opportunities for service in the local church.
All Men's Ministries activities shall be based
on the dual objectives of winning men to
Christ, and Intentionally Making Disciples.
Forming, Re-Starting or Revitalizing
Men must understand the need for having a
ministry for men
Prepare for a kickoff meeting
Pastoral letter
Follow up with phone call from
director/leadership team
Follow up letter/flyers for meeting
Sunday church announcement/bulletin insert
Plan of Action
Common Pitfalls to Avoid
Ministry not Glorifying to God
Lack of Prayer
Unclear Goals
Programs versus Relationship
No Pastoral Support
Common Pitfalls to Avoid
Implementing too Much, too Fast
Lack of Balance
Not Flexible to Holy Spirit Leading
Lack of Passionate Leadership
Does not Offer a Variety of Entry Points
Subsequent Growth
Subsequent growth is generated through
“multiple entry points,” like special dinners
with a speaker, golf outings, fishing
tournaments, Super Bowl parties,
construction projects, small groups, etc. If the
new kickoff meeting is well planned, it will
result in attendance immediately jumping.
This group will continue to grow by using
multiple entry points.
Sample Survey
1.
How long have you attended _________________________________________?
___ 1-2 Years
___ 3-5 Years
2.
Are you married? ___Yes
3.
Do you have children under 18 years old? ___Yes
4.
Please rate you interest: (1 low - 5 high)
___ 6+ Years
___ No
___ No
Bible Study
_______
Camping
_______
Golfing
_______
Fellowship
_______
Small Groups
_______
Family
_______
Sporting Events _______
Outdoor Activities
_______
Retreats
_______
Service Projects _______
Seminars
_______
Father-child outing
_______
Sample Survey
5. When is the best time of the week to meet?
___ Saturday am
___ Weekday early am
6. Have you ever been in a men’s small group?
Would you have an interest?
7. Have you ever been personally discipled?
Would you have an interest?
___ Weekday evening
___Yes ___ No
___Yes ___ No
___Yes ___ No
___Yes ___ No
Sample Survey
8. Please check the three areas where you face your toughest challenges as a man:
Career
_______ Fathering _______ Sexuality _______
Friendship
_______ Marriage _______ Spiritual Growth
Singleness
_______ Finances _______
_______
9. What level of interest would you have for an overnight conference for men?
___ Very interested ___ Somewhat Interested
___ Little Interest
10. What suggestion, if any would you like to share with the men’s ministry team?
___________________________________________________________________
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Seven Steps to Starting/Growing
Men's Ministries
Gather Interested Men
Pray and Plan With the Pastor
Select Called Leaders
Survey the Men
Schedule Major Events
Communicate Well
Trust God