Here's an interesting thought

It has been said that...

When a child leads the way in commitment to a church, 3 1/2 % of families follow.

What's the Disconnect?

Most local churches have been operating with an event-based strategy in their ministries for men. Most have approached and tried to reach men through breakfasts, work projects, retreats, golf outings, and stadium events. All of these can be important for ministry, but in themselves, they are not discipleship.

Men today are hurting. Most men are struggling to balance career, marriage, family, church, and community responsibilities. They live with confusing messages that do not support authentic biblical manhood. Many are living a life of conventional manhood that settles for less.

Jesus said to "go and make disciples" and yet we continue to make workers. We ask men to do  when we should ask men to be. That strategy lasts for a little while, but Jesus was right. In order to get workers (doers of the Word), we need to disciple men (to be followers).

How is Men With a Purpose helping?

Men With a Purpose serves as a link between churches and resources. These resources are made up of observations, ideas, strategies, and training as well as books, curricula, and events.

Over 20 years of experience both inside and outside the denominational structure has given us the ability to help your church as you discover your unique men's discipleship plan.  We know both sides of the equation and have helped churches to build sustainable men's discipleship ministries.

Over the course of our ministry, we have trained more than 3000 pastors and leaders. We have a variety of leadership training seminars from a variety of sources availble on the Training page.

Though training is important, real change is happening in churches that we are working with in a coaching relationship. Go to the Four:Nineteen coaching page to learn more.

We have developed relationships with some of the best authors and publishers of men's resources and can connect your church with the ones that are working. Visit the Resource page to discover what works.

We keep abreast of the best men's events going on around the country so that you will be able to include them into your planning. Go to the Calendar page regularly to keep informed. 

Men With a Purpose publishes an update called "Leadership Tips" that is designed to inform you of new lessons we are learning as we work with churches. There is a place to subscribe and an archive of past issues on the Leadership Tips page.

Finally, if you want advice, or just a moment of encouragement, we'd love to talk with you about discipling men (our favorite subject). So contact us by email or call 970-988-0440.