Revitalizing Men’s Ministries

1. Revitalizing Men’s Ministries Bill Terry Director, IPHC Men’s Ministries

2. Imagine

3. 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?

4. 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

5. 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.

6. 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

7. Plan of Action

8. Common Pitfalls to Avoid • Ministry not Glorifying to God • Lack of Prayer • Unclear Goals • Programs versus Relationship • No Pastoral Support

9. 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

10. 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.

11. Sample Survey • How long have you attended _________________________________________? ___ 1-2 Years ___ 3-5 Years ___ 6+ Years 2. Are you married? ___Yes ___ No 3. Do you have children under 18 years old? ___Yes ___ No 4. Please rate you interest: (1 low - 5 high) Bible Study _______ Camping _______ Golfing _______ Fellowship _______ Small Groups _______ Family _______ Sporting Events _______ Outdoor Activities _______ Retreats _______ Service Projects _______ Seminars _______ Father-child outing _______

12. Sample Survey 5. When is the best time of the week to meet? ___ Saturday am ___ Weekday early am ___ Weekday evening 6. Have you ever been in a men’s small group? ___Yes ___ No Would you have an interest? ___Yes ___ No 7. Have you ever been personally discipled? ___Yes ___ No Would you have an interest? ___Yes ___ No

13. 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? _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

14. 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