How to Start a Men's Ministry
Starting a men's ministry at a local house of worship gives men in the congregation the opportunity to bond, share interests, discuss problems or doubts, and grow together in their spiritual beliefs. Often with the support of their church and fellow congregation members, a ministry can host church fund raisers and social, religious or recreational events. A ministry can start with as few or as many church members who are interested, and can also include men from other denominations. Scheduled meeting events may include Bible and social discussions, informational exchange and prayer.
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Things You'll Need
- A plan or outline for the ministry
- Future goals for the ministry
- Informational texts or materials
- Religious materials
- A place to meet
Instructions
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Ask interested friends to join you in speaking with the church pastor or reverend about the possibility of starting a men's ministry. Discuss goals and outline ideas for how the ministry can best serve the church. Ask other male church leaders for advice and help with the idea.
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Ask the pastor to announce an initial meeting at the church and invite all adult male congregation members to attend. Prepare a tentative outline for the ministry and ask for additional ideas or information from interested parties.
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Prior to the meeting, contact other churches in nearby cities or across the state that have developed ministries and find out what they have accomplished relating to their own men's ministry. Churches with standing ministries can recommend helpful resources and contacts.
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Decide where to hold the first official ministry meeting, possibly at the church with the pastor's approval. Outline a tentative plan for the meeting, which may include open discussions, a Bible study and group prayer, future services to the church and community and social events.
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Discuss your outline at the first meeting, provide your research and informational materials and seek input from members concerning a regular schedule of meetings, open religious and social discussions. Discuss promoting possible future religious and social events. Provide refreshments and informational materials for members of the new ministry.
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