I may get strung up for this but this is what I think.
Men's ministry fails because it ends up being one more time for someone to get the men together and tell them how they should act.
Far too often churches end up thinking every get together is an opportunity to teach a lesson or preach a sermon.
where men are concerned, I don't think that is the best approach. It OUGHT to be about fellowship.
I believe in teaching. I believe in Sunday school. In fact, I don't think anyone should be allowed in leadership of a church if they aren't involved in Sunday school as either a teacher or a student. period. that includes the music department folk.
I believe in prayer meetings. Churches should have those on a regular basis.
but a men's ministry ought to be about the men and not another chance for Sunday school or a prayer meeting.
But if you want to be effective with a men's ministry, it better be something the men are willing to be a part of. where they can let their guard down and be real. Fish, hunt, camp, play golf, go to ball games. Find things that interest your men and make it something that they can be a part of. Let it be something they can invite friends to and develop Godly relationships with Godly men.
Wild at heart talks about shoulder to shoulder fellowship
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I may get strung up for this but this is what I think.
Men's ministry fails because it ends up being one more time for someone to get the men together and tell them how they should act.
Far too often churches end up thinking every get together is an opportunity to teach a lesson or preach a sermon.
where men are concerned, I don't think that is the best approach. It OUGHT to be about fellowship.
I believe in teaching. I believe in Sunday school. In fact, I don't think anyone should be allowed in leadership of a church if they aren't involved in Sunday school as either a teacher or a student. period. that includes the music department folk.
I believe in prayer meetings. Churches should have those on a regular basis.
but a men's ministry ought to be about the men and not another chance for Sunday school or a prayer meeting.
But if you want to be effective with a men's ministry, it better be something the men are willing to be a part of. where they can let their guard down and be real. Fish, hunt, camp, play golf, go to ball games. Find things that interest your men and make it something that they can be a part of. Let it be something they can invite friends to and develop Godly relationships with Godly men.
I agree that men need this but why do you think women are any different?
Do you really think we want to hear teaching and preaching every time we get together? Do you think women don't need time to "let their guard down", relax, have fun, develop relationships with Godly women and be able to invite non-church friends without having to worry about hearing about "magic hair" and a list of does and don'ts???
Most ladies meetings totally bore me. To be honest, I rarely attend. I have better things to do.
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I agree that men need this but why do you think women are any different?
Do you really think we want to hear teaching and preaching every time we get together? Do you think women don't need time to "let their guard down", relax, have fun, develop relationships with Godly women and be able to invite non-church friends without having to worry about hearing about "magic hair" and a list of does and don'ts???
Most ladies meetings totally bore me. To be honest, I rarely attend. I have better things to do.
sister lady rev, in reviewing my post here, I dont find where I made any reference what so ever to women in any shape form or fashion.
I dont mean to be unkind. I do certainly respect you, but this thread is about mens ministry. it isnt about comparing men and women.
you did that. I replied in kind.
then I posted to address the question.
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If so, can you give me the run down as to how it works?
Events?
Classes?
Outings?
Why does "For Men Only" make me want to post--anything--just to post????
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To see no possession but you may possess it—enjoying all without labor or purchase—
abstracting the feast, yet not abstracting one particle of it;…."
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For Men Only? HA! Thats too funny considering MEN invade every thread pertaining to or started by women no matter the subject matter! Turn around is fare play brother!
It is my observation that most "men's ministries" consist of fishing, golfing, hunting, racquetball, camping, eating, church maintenance work, more eating, more golf, more fishing, etc.
While women's ministries typically consist of prayer meetings, praise and devotional get togethers, special meetings with a guest speaker, eating, cleaning/supplying church and other facilities, planning and preparing for church events, fundraising activities, ministering to hurting/needy families, benovelence needs - food, flowers, etc, more eating, more prayer meetings, more cleaning/supplying, more fundraising...
Theres something wrong with this picture guys. But thats all I will say for now...just my two cents on this "MEN ONLY" thread. LOL!
I may get strung up for this but this is what I think.
Men's ministry fails because it ends up being one more time for someone to get the men together and tell them how they should act.
Far too often churches end up thinking every get together is an opportunity to teach a lesson or preach a sermon.
where men are concerned, I don't think that is the best approach. It OUGHT to be about fellowship.
I believe in teaching. I believe in Sunday school. In fact, I don't think anyone should be allowed in leadership of a church if they aren't involved in Sunday school as either a teacher or a student. period. that includes the music department folk.
I believe in prayer meetings. Churches should have those on a regular basis.
but a men's ministry ought to be about the men and not another chance for Sunday school or a prayer meeting.
But if you want to be effective with a men's ministry, it better be something the men are willing to be a part of. where they can let their guard down and be real. Fish, hunt, camp, play golf, go to ball games. Find things that interest your men and make it something that they can be a part of. Let it be something they can invite friends to and develop Godly relationships with Godly men.
Excellent post, Ferd. My husband said that is why there are not more men in the church. He said that men know what they need to do and they don't need to hear someone harping at them all the time.
I agree that men need this but why do you think women are any different?
Do you really think we want to hear teaching and preaching every time we get together? Do you think women don't need time to "let their guard down", relax, have fun, develop relationships with Godly women and be able to invite non-church friends without having to worry about hearing about "magic hair" and a list of does and don'ts???
Most ladies meetings totally bore me. To be honest, I rarely attend. I have better things to do.
That's what y'all have Wal-Mart for. Women's Fellowship Headquarters>The local Wally-world. Now shooo!!
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