Any local church ministry needs to be aligned with the senior pastor and the church’s mission.
This can be tricky in men’s ministry, as many pastors are men and quite busy with the many moving pieces of the church’s ministry. Our “go-to” is usually to try and get the pastor to lead the men’s ministry or at least have them attend.
This isn’t necessary; your pastor can be involved in the men’s ministry in many ways.
Any local church ministry needs to be aligned with the senior pastor and the church’s mission.
If you want your pastor involved in the men’s ministry of your church, here are some things you can do:
1. Share your mission, vision, and schedule with them. Include them in the planning so they are always in the loop. Meet regularly with them and keep them up to date on the things happening in the ministry. Set goals and invite them to comment on them. Have them share with you some ways you might develop as a leader. Keep them well-informed.
2. Work with your pastor to identify men in your church who need to be discipled. Ask your pastor’s help in getting these men involved in attending men’s ministry groups and events. Together, discern the men who should be involved in leadership. Identify their spiritual gifts and give them opportunity to develop.
3. Don’t try to force male pastors to attend. I know that sounds weird, but the truth is that pastors are incredibly busy and attend a lot of church appointments and events. Always let them know that they are invited, but it’s optional. Don’t make it awkward if your pastor is not there; if people comment, remind them of how much time your pastor gives to the church.
4. If your pastor can attend, get them involved in minor roles, if anything at all. They don’t need to be the main event. They don’t have to speak or share. You can get them to welcome, or pray. You can ask them to close in prayer. You can ask them to just hang out with the newer guys. Give them a minor role, and they’ll be happy to serve.
5. Ask your pastor to work with you to find ways to celebrate the men and ministry in your church publicly. If men want to get baptized, maybe you can help. If there are guys who are growing in their faith, they can share their testimony. If there is exciting ministry news, it can be shared from the pulpit. Celebrating the men in your church is a great way to move the mission forward.
Aligning the men’s ministry with the leadership and direction of the local church is extremely important to contribute to the bigger picture of the church’s overall mission. The whole church works together to accomplish that mission, and the best men’s ministries align themselves with that goal.
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