“You never told me that.” Has someone ever said that to you before? If you are married, this conversation is almost guaranteed to occur. You probably did say the words; …
Why Celebrating the Wins is So Important to Men’s Ministry
Ministry is a marathon. There often isn’t instant gratification (Hebrews 12:1-3). Ministry is made up of daily choices to move you in the direction God is leading you. My mentor …
Handling Criticism as a Leader
“Things in the ministry aren’t as good as they used to be.” This one sentence from one person stirred in my brain for months. We had just completed an incredibly …
5 Ways to Unify Your Leadership Team
The scenario is all too familiar. Disagreements among good people on the leadership team end up derailing the men’s ministry. It starts out with everyone being friends and looking forward …
Leading as God Made You
If you have ever played baseball, you will know the difference between a swing that makes the bat vibrate your entire hand and a swing where you barely feel a …
What to Do When a Team Member Quits
One of the struggles of leading in ministry to men is the reality of volunteer commitment in your leadership team. It comes and it goes. You could have an amazing …
4 Steps to Reboot a Men’s Ministry
We’ve all been there as leaders. It’s the land of “used to.” “We ‘used to’ have men’s breakfasts every month.” “We ‘used to’ have lots of young men in our …
The Loneliness of Leadership
“Leadership is a fine thing, but it has its penalties. And the greatest penalty is loneliness.” These are the words of Ernest Shackleton, the great explorer who led multiple expeditions to …
5 Ways to Train Up Men’s Ministry Leaders
Strong and godly leadership is a key factor in ministry growth. Many ministries struggle to grow because they only have one leader. The reality is that one person cannot carry …
How to Create a Bible Study for Men
You have probably felt challenged finding a good Bible study resource for your men. The reality is that very few new resources are being created for men. The Christian book …