What has your men’s ministries become?
Pancakes + Bacon + Sausage + Weak coffee + Powdered donuts = Men’s Ministries... right? It seems these breakfast items have become synonymous with men’s ministries in the local church. However, men’s ministries consists of so much more than a monthly breakfast.
What could your men’s ministries be?
According to Sam Haubrick, men’s leader at Lawton First Assembly of God, the key to creating a solid ministry to men begins at the top. “The church body needs to first see the full support of men’s ministries from the pastoral staff before the majority of men will buy into it and get involved. This is critical as the majority of the male church body will not see the importance of men’s ministries if they don’t see that the pastoral staff feels it’s important.”
Another key element of a successful men’s ministry relates to an environment of openness and honesty where men don’t feel ashamed or intimidated to discuss real life issues. Sam continues, “Real men are all dealing with real problems. Ultimately, this is what will attract and keep men in men’s ministry – the fact that they can come and share, learn and overcome real life problems and issues that many other men have and are facing as well.”
Utilizing the Reach, Teach, Release (RTR) strategy, Sam has kick-started a dynamic men’s ministry comprised of a large group of men from the church, including the entire pastoral staff. Says Sam, “We have taken this (RTR strategy) and made it the foundation of all we do in our men’s ministry. Each activity or ministry we consider has to align with one of these three areas.”
The RTR Strategy is a ‘some assembly required’ approach to Men’s Ministries, but one that enables a local leader to build a custom designed men’s group in their local church.
How do you take your men’s ministries there?
The National Men’s Ministries Leadership Conference is an annual three-day event focused entirely on effective ministry to men. It offers both pastors and laymen the opportunity to network with like-minded leaders from across the nation, learn from some of the most prominent mentors and speakers in men’s ministries and take part in thought provoking sessions.
This year’s conference features guest speakers Michael Jr., David Murrow, Neil Kennedy, Ron Maddux, Choco DeJesus, Alton Garrison, Doug Clay and Tom Greene.
2012 Conference Features:
- Location: Embassy Suites North DFW Airport
- COMPLIMENTARY SHUTTLE TO/FROM DFW AIRPORT
- COMPLIMENTARY BREAKFAST BUFFET
- FREE EVENT T-SHIRT FOR REGISTRANTS
- CONNECTED TO BASS PRO SHOPS
- LFTL FIRE BIBLE SUMMIT (MARCH 8)
Bring your men's leadership team (five or more guys) and save on registration costs!
What others have said:
“I thought the conference was amazing! Thank you for all that you do in helping us reach the men of America!”
- Monty Sears, senior pastor, Christian Faith Center, Nampa, ID.
“Wonderful time! It is so good to watch this conference grow from the very first one! Everyone did an outstanding job! Kudos to the entire team!”
- Bobby Basham, Potomac district men’s director.
“Thanks for an excellent national men’s ministries conference in Branson. The men that I attended with were all very pleased and felt that it was time well spent. I was impressed with all the speakers and felt God’s presence in every meeting.”
- Keith Johnston, Tomball Assembly of God men’s director.
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