How to Build a Life-Changing Men's Ministry: Practical Ideas and Insights for Your Church
The past few years have brought a God-sent explosion of opportunities for men to grow spiritually. Large meetings, weekend retreats, urban and overseas mission projects lead men to want more: What can men in a local church or fellowship do--week in and week out--to grow into what God wants them to be?As one of only a handful of full-time men's pastors across the country, Steve Sonderman is on the leading edge of local church ministry to men. How to Build A Life-Changing Men's Ministry overviews the nuts and bolts of putting together a men's ministry that works. It provides both inspiration and expert guidance for men who want to bring the fire home.
Top Highlights
“One of the first projects for your leadership team is to talk and pray through how God sees men and how that affects your goals in ministry.” (source)
“The guy we are aiming at has four characteristics: integrity, intimacy, identity, and influence.” (source)
“What an opportunity to build a ministry where men can study biblical principles of work, home, and recreation—and to grow a group of men who will hold one another accountable for how they spend their time, energy, and money!” (source)
“A disciple in the time of Jesus was a follower, learner, and imitator, and this is what we are to be developing in our ministries. We are to make disciples, who make disciples, who make disciples.” (source)
“Biblical men are men of integrity. Integrity comes from the Hebrew word for ‘whole,’ ‘sound,’ ‘unimpaired.’ It means to possess a genuine heart.” (source)
Product Details
- Title : How to Build a Life-Changing Men's Ministry: Practical Ideas and Insights for Your Church
- Author: Sonderman, Steve
- Publisher: Bethany House
- Publication Date: 2010
- ISBN: 9781441207746
Steve Sonderman is Associate Pastor for Men's Ministry at Elmbrook Church in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He consults widely with churches from a number of denominations in developing local men's ministries. Sonderman is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin—Milwaukee (B.S.) and Bethel Seminary (M.Div.). He makes his home in Wisconsin with his wife, Colleen, and his four children.