MINISTRY OR FELLOWSHIP?

One of the most important segments of Men’s Ministries is Pastor’s Prayer Partners: Men getting together with their pastor to lift him up in prayer. Sunday morning, an hour or so prior to service, is a great time for this ministry. Friendship Evangelism is an outreach program that trains men how to lead an individual to Christ. Disaster relief and Men of Action go hand in had, helping others in time of crisis. Supply people with basic needs in an emergency situation; then share Christ and His love with them.

The Royal Rangers mission statement is “reach, teach, and keep boys for Christ.” A recent survey by the Barna Research Group says the probability of accepting Christ is as follows: ages 5 to 13, 32%; ages 14 to 18, 4%; ages 19 to death, 6%. Men, we must grow this program. If we don’t, there will be no church for our grandchildren. Intentionally Making Disciples is a new ministry that calls for making not only converts, but also disciples for Christ. There are many more ministry opportunities not mentioned. Every church should have an active Men’s Ministries.

I challenge every pastor, for you the key to Men’s Ministries in the local church, and I challenge every able-bodied man in the IPHC to be a minister in Men’s Ministries.