Men's Ministry

IGNITING THE HEARTS OF MEN FOR CHRIST

The purpose of Men's Ministry through Baptists on Mission is to encourage and  equip churches to effectively reach, minister to, and activate men. We believe that ministry to men is about one thing - discipleship. We encourage the development of trusting relationships through meaningful shared experiences that may include fellowship, study, ministry in the church, and missions participation. We encourage churches to implement the four cornerstones of men’s ministry:           - Evangelize Men to Salvation (outreach and fellowship)           - Establish Men to Spiritual Maturity (discipleship)           - Equip Men for Ministry (service within the body of the church)           - Extend Men on Mission (local, state, national, and international)

We believe that the pastor is key in the development and maintenance of an effective ministry to men, and that the ministry should support his overall vision for the church. We feel that each men’s ministry also needs a “champion” – someone who has a passion to see the ministry succeed – as well as a core leadership team to serve alongside him.

Our desire at Baptists on Mission is to see men reached for Christ, and thus families strengthened. We want to help the men of our churches take up the challenge of living a Christ-filled life in all areas of their lives - home, work, and church. We emphasize both "Ministry By Men" and  "Ministry To Men", both of which are vitally important. 

Allow us to be of service to you as you plan your strategy for effectively reaching men in your church!

TIME TO BEGIN SMALL GROUP MINISTRY?

Many churches have engaged men in small group ministry for years. This could be a great time for you to begin planning for the  implementation of small group ministry among the men of your church. Smaller groups of men meeting on a weekly basis to offer fellowship, support, spiritual sharpening, and accountability may be just the thing your men need at this time in their lives. Man in the Mirror and Resolute offer some good information on starting and implementing small groups. There are others – just search Small Groups for Men. 

Blessings to you, your family, and your church! Ask God to reveal to you the unique plan He has for your life - every day!

Mark Abernathy
Consultant for Men's Ministry
Baptists on Mission
Baptist State Convention of North Carolina

Key Resources For Men's Ministry

Men's Ministry Resource Booklet
The popular Men's Ministry booklet produced by Baptists on Mission is now an online resource.

Rightnow Media
The Baptist State Convention has made available a FREE subscription to Rightnow Media exclusively to N.C. Baptist pastors and their families. This service also includes an option for a discounted church-wide subscription. RightNow Media is a massive digital streaming library often described as the "Netflix of video Bible studies". It provides churches and organizations with over 25,000 faith-based videos, including Bible studies, men's studies, leadership training, marriage/parenting resources, and content for children, aimed at promoting discipleship. 

BetterMan Podcast
The BetterMan podcast is produced by BetterMan.com. Their goal is to inspire and equip men to follow Jesus and become life-giving men, together.

See other Men's Ministry resources by visiting our Resources and Events page.