Monthly Leader Call

MEN’S MINISTRY PLANNING FOR THE FALL

• Build leadership development, catalytic events, and small group engagement: Participants shared experiences from prison ministry, local church initiatives, and international mentorship programs. 
• Event Planning 
• The importance of personal connections and mentorship 
• The need for sustained ministry efforts through intentional investment in relationships and and leadership development. 

MEN’S DISCIPLESHIP CAMPAIGN

What is a men’s discipleship campaign?

1. More than event, a bigger plan
2. Think about an entire season
3. A strategic plan that includes several steps 
4. A process that leads to spiritual formation 

Primary Elements

• Catalytic event 
• Small group engagement 
• Cell group connections 
• Lasting relationships 

PRAYER

1. Pray for the men in your church
2. Pray for wisdom regarding each step 
3. Pray for specific men to be impacted
4. Pray for leaders to step up 

CATALYTIC EVENTS 

• A well-planed, excellent event 
• All men are invited, focus on your church 
• High-quality food, fellowship, and encouragement 
• Invite men to commit to a well-planned, right next step 

SMALL GROUP – ORGANIZED

• Organized and ready to go 
• Prepared leaders and locations 
• Invite men to commit at the big event
• Video or book study 
• Committed to the same group for 6-13 weeks 
• Start in August or September, finish before Thanksgiving 

CELL GROUPS – ORGANIC

• Guys who want to keep going 
• Book study or book of the Bible 
• Participants determine time and place of meeting 
• Pursue intergenerational connections 
• This is where deeper friendship grows – Wise Guys 

WHAT’S NEXT?

• Keep those cell groups going 
• Fuel the fire and fan the flames
• Recommend resources 
• Map out a one-year plan with three of four campaigns 
• Reach the men in your church first 

KEEP GOING!

• Sustain the work 
• Keep planning and executing campaigns until every man in your church is engaged
• The goal is to reach and build men in and through your church