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Create Momentum
The first challenge in creating a dynamic men’s ministry is, "How
do you overcome the inertia in men?" The maximum amount of energy
required in nature is the amount needed to begin a stationary object in
motion. It takes a lot of energy to overcome inertia.
To get stationary men moving you need an event that creates "church-scale"
momentum. These are events that function much like the stadium events
of recent years, except that they bring the momentum into the local church.
The key is to maintain a variety of events that will appeal to all kinds
of men. You could schedule a seminar on men’s issues, a New Year’s
Day Bowl Game party, a Saturday outreach breakfast, a seminar on money,
an inner city work project, or a father & son breakfast.
Plan to hold an event not more than quarterly (rest your players) and
not less than twice a year.
Three Key Principles for Creating Momentum…
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Long Term Low-Pressure.
We must give men permission to come along at their
own pace. Don’t expect more from men than
they can, or should, realistically give. It’s
ironic. We often make men feel guilty because
they won’t leave their families and come
to a meeting so that we can tell them they should
spend more time with their families.
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Don’t Be Angry with Men Because They Are Not More Spiritually
Mature.
It is easy for us to become impatient with men
who are not as mature as we might wish. This is
one of the greatest problems among the leaders
of men’s ministries today. Don’t be
frustrated or angry with men because they are
not more involved. They can sense your frustration
and anger. Instead, continue to show them Christ
through your lifestyle so they find themselves
strangely drawn to be with you.
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Give Men What They Want in the Context of What They Need.
If a man needs to work on 20 areas, but he is only willing and able
to engage 3 of them, it doesn’t make much sense to harp on him
about the seventeen. Instead, focus on the three and then add other
subjects as he grows. Speak God’s truth to men in a language
they can understand.
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