MEN’S MINISTRY LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

A monthly virtual meeting for church level men’s ministry leaders.

2025 MEETING CALENDAR

All meetings are scheduled on the 3rd or 4th Tuesday of the month from 7:30-8:30 pm ET.

  • May 20
  • Jun 24
  • Jul 15
  • Aug 26
  • Sep 16
  • Oct 21
  • Nov 18

MOST RECENT MEETING REPORT

April 15 @ 7:30 pm ET

SUMMARY:

  • Welcome/Devotional/Prayer
    • Marty Miller
  • 1 Minute Check-in
    • Everyone
    • Special Feature – KYTN Father-Son Retreat – Raymond Dewar
  • Featured Guest
    • Steve Nicola
    • Men in Grief and Loss
  • Featured Resource
  • Featured News
    • NAD Mens’ Ministry Committee – forming now
    • Communication and resources are top needs for men’s ministry leaders
  • Closing Prayer
    • Steve Nicola

ATTENDANCE:

  1. Marty Miller
  2. Steve Nicola
  3. Brent Ruckle
  4. Phillip Pfeifer
  5. Teryna Williams
  6. Dustin White
  7. Richard Cecere
  8. Chad Mejeur
  9. Raymond Dewar
  10. Fred Granada
  11. Brent Cook

Zoom Recording HERE

UPCOMING MEETING

Tuesday, May 20 @ 7:30 pm ET

ZOOM LINK HERE

Agenda:

  • Welcome/Devotional/Prayer
  • 1 Minute Check-in
  • Featured Guest
  • Featured Resource
  • Closing Prayer

LEADER CHECKLIST

  1. Webpage
    • How complete and helpful are the following websites? Your conference, North American Division, Blueprint for Men, etc.
    • What improvements would you like to see.
  2. Events
    • When is your men’s retreat this year? How are you promoting it?
    • What innovative things are you doing with your men?
  3. Groups
    • Are you leading a weekly men’s group?  Describe your format, focus, and resources?
    • How are you promoting small groups? Are you aware of the groups available from Blueprint?
  4. Resources
    • Are you checking off the list of recommended men’s resources?
    • What books, videos, and podcasts have you been consuming this month?
  5.  Communications
    • Do you have a spreadsheet of men in your church?  Are you regularly communicating with your men?
    • Are you and your men recieving the Blueprint for Men weekly email? Can you send us the contact information for men that have attended your retreats/conventions?
  6. Leadership
    • Have you completed a men’s ministry leadership course from North American Division, Blueprint, others.
    • Do you have a men’s ministry leadership team? How frequently do you meet? What do you focus on?
  7. Vision, Plans, Goals
    • What would you like to accomplish with your men’s ministry during the next year?
    • How do you plan to accomplish these goals?
  8. Assignments
    • Have you completed the monthly assignments? (see below)
    • How have these assignments impacted you and your men’s ministry?

2025 ASSIGNMENTS

January

Download the “7 Steps to Launching Your Men’s Ministry” to build a strong foundation for your men’s ministry.

Then work with your team to develop your 2025 Men’s Ministry Plan… download planner here.

February

Explore Men’s Resources on RightNow Media – manhood education, recovery, marriage, fatherhood

March

ManYear – Join our ManYear beta-test group next quarter, April-May-June. Contact Marty Miller.

April

Become a more compassionate leader. Explore greif and loss resources starting with Comfort for the Day.

2024 ASSIGNMENTS

November

Planning: Create a 2025 Men’s Ministry Plan that includes events, groups, communication, etc. Download form here. 

October 

Reporting: Complete a 2024 Men’s Ministry Annual Report for your church and send via email. Download form here.

September

Retreats:  Begin planning for next year’s men’s retreat using “The Men’s Retreat Blueprint”.  Download eBook here.

August

Prayer:  Within the next 30 days, pray with at least 3 men. Use “The Hand Prayer” as your prayer framework. Daily Prayer Line here.

July

Training:  Sign-up for a men’s ministry leadership training course by the end of 2024.  NAD online course here.

June

Coaching:  Schedule a one-on-one men’s ministry leadership planning session with Marty Miller.  Text Marty at 423-322-8491.

May  

Fathers Day:  Encourage churches to recognize and equip dads of Father. Use Father’s Day webpage resources here.

April

Pornography:  Direct men that are struggling with pornography addiction to help them win the battle. Men of Integrity webpage here.

March

Discipleship:  Get to know your men and invite them to join a disciple group you are leading. Every Man a Warrior webpage here. 

February

Mentoring:  Start mentoring one man. Take him out to eat. Get to know him deeply. Ask good questions. Pray with him. Tips here.

January

Foundations:  Start completing “The 7 Steps to Launching Your Men’s Ministry”.  Download the “7 Steps” document here.

2025 MEETING SUMMARIES

April 15 @ 7:30 pm ET

ZOOM LINK HERE

SUMMARY:

  • Welcome/Devotional/Prayer
    • Marty Miller
  • 1 Minute Check-in
    • Everyone
    • Special Feature – KYTN Father-Son Retreat – Raymond Dewar
  • Featured Guest
    • Steve Nicola
    • Men in Grief and Loss
  • Featured Resource
  • Featured News
    • NAD Mens’ Ministry Committee – forming now
    • Communication and resources are top needs for men’s ministry leaders
  • Closing Prayer
    • Steve Nicola

ATTENDANCE:

  1. Marty Miller
  2. Steve Nicola
  3. Brent Ruckle
  4. Phillip Pfeifer
  5. Teryna Williams
  6. Dustin White
  7. Richard Cecere
  8. Chad Mejeur
  9. Raymond Dewar
  10. Fred Granada
  11. Brent Cook

Zoom Recording HERE

 

March 25 @ 7:30 pm ET

Meeting Summary:

  • Devotional/Opening Prayer
    • James Milam
    • “Standing for Truth” Devotional – HERE
  • Featured Report
  • Closing Prayer – Gordon Miller

Spring Events: 

  • Mar 26-30 – KYTN Father-Son Retreat @ Indian Creek, TN – INFO
  • Apr 13 – Blueprint’s 10th Anniversary Celebration @ Hidden Springs, TN – INFO
  • Apr 25-27 – Built for Freedom Summit @ Camp North Star, MN – INFO
  • Apr 27 – Rock Climbing @ Sand Rock, AL – INFO
  • May 2-4 – Built for Freedom Summit @ Leoni Meadows, CA – INFO
  • May 4-7 – Fire and Ice Expedition – Mt Shasta, CA – INFO

Attendance:

  1. Marty Miller
  2. Brent Ruckle
  3. DaRon Barfield
  4. Phillip Pfeifer
  5. Ruben Muriente
  6. Rudy Escobar
  7. Mark Cox
  8. Teryna Williams
  9. Dean Read
  10. Dustin White
  11. Gerard Joseph
  12. Jorge Torres
  13. Kevin Brennan
  14. Richard Cecere

Meeting Recording:

  • Watch YouTube Video HERE

February 18, 2025

Meeting Summary:

  • Opening Prayer – Dustin White
  • 1 Minute Check-in – Everyone
  • Focused Topic – Men’s Resources
  • Assignment – Explore Men’s Resources
  • Closing Prayer – Michael Johnson

Attendance:

  1. Marty Miller
  2. Tom Pyke
  3. Brent Ruckle
  4. Clifton McKenley
  5. DaRon Barfield
  6. Dustin White
  7. Fred Granada
  8. Gerard Joseph
  9. Jay Francis
  10. Jeff Perry
  11. Jorge Torres
  12. Kevin Brennan
  13. Mervyn Chapman
  14. Richard Cecere
  15. Steve Luliano

Assignment:  

Explore Men’s Resources

  • RightNow Media – huge selection of streaming videos
  • Better Man – 11 week small group course
  • “The Force of Character”, Ministry of Healing, Ellen White

Spring Events: 

March

  • Mar 7 – The Forge @ The Outpost, Apison, TN – INFO
  • Mar 7-9 – Standing in the Gap Men’s Convention @ Camp Kulaqua, FL – INFO
  • Mar 14-16 – Built for Freedom Summit @ Camp Mivoden, ID – INFO
  • Mar 26-30 – KYTN Father-Son Retreat @ Indian Creek, TN – INFO

April

  • April 4-6 – Daddy-Daughter Campout @ Hiwassee River, TN – INFO
  • Apr 13 – Blueprint’s 10th Anniversary Celebration @ Hidden Springs, TN – INFO
  • Apr 25-27 – Built for Freedom Summit @ Camp North Star, MN – INFO
  • Apr 27 – Rock Climbing @ Sand Rock, AL – INFO

May

  • May 2-4 – Built for Freedom Summit @ Leoni Meadows, CA – INFO
  • May 4-7 – Fire and Ice Expedition – Mt Shasta, CA – INFO

January 21, 2025 

Meeting Summary:

  • Opening Prayer – Marty Miller
  • 1 Minute Check-in – All Leaders
  • Focused Topic – Gathering the Troops: Prayer Breakfasts, Gunpowder Potlucks, Super Bowl Parties…
  • Featured Resource – 7 Steps to Launching Your Men’s Ministry – DOWNLOAD
  • Assignment – Develop your 2025 Men’s Ministry Plan – DOWNLOAD
  • Closing Prayer – Edymar Penagos

Meeting Recording:

Attendance:

  1. Marty Miller (Georgia-Cumberland )
  2. Dean Read (Georgia-Cumberland)
  3. Gerard Joseph (Georgia-Cumberland)
  4. Tom Pyke (Southeastern California)
  5. Mike Hansen (Rocky Mountain)
  6. Gary Green (Georgia-Cumberland)
  7. Alex Morales (Georgia-Cumberland)
  8. Jeff Perry (Florida)
  9. Raymond Dewar (Kentucky-Tennessee)
  10. Lee Griffin (Carolina)
  11. Gerard Joseph (Georgia-Cumberland)
  12. Chad Mejeur (Georgia-Cumberland)
  13. Dustin White (Kentucky-Tennessee)
  14. Craig Hoke (Georgia-Cumberland)
  15. Edymar Penagos (Georgia-Cumberland)
  16. Steve Luliano (Georgia-Cumberland)

Assignments:

  • Download the “7 Steps to Launching Your Men’s Ministry” to build a strong foundation for your men’s ministry.
  • Then work with your team to develop your 2025 Men’s Ministry Plan… download planner here.

2024 MEETING SUMMARIES

Tuesday, November 19 @ 7:30 pm ET

Meeting Summary:

  • Opening Prayer – Marty Miller
  • Individual Check-in: All Leaders
  • Assignment: Men’s Ministry Annual Report
  • Closing Prayer – Raymond Dewar

Meeting Recording:

  • Watch video HERE (65 minutes)

Attendance:

  1. Marty Miller (Georgia-Cumberland)
  2. Brent Ruckle (Kentucky-Tennessee)
  3. Dean Read (Georgia-Cumberland)
  4. Richard Cecere (Gulf States)
  5. Gerard Joseph (Georgia-Cumberland)
  6. Jorge Torres (Carolina)
  7. Tom Pyke (Southeastern California)
  8. Mike Hansen (Rocky Mountain)
  9. Rudy Escobar (Colombian)
  10. Eric Ford (Georgia Cumberland)
  11. Gordon Miller (Potomac)
  12. Raymond Dewar (Kentucky-Tennessee)
  13. Rickey Releford (Georgia-Cumberland)
  14. Lee Griffin (Carolina)
  15. Gerard Joseph (Georgia-Cumberland)
  16. Fred Granada (Georgia-Cumberland)
  17. DaRon Barfield (South Atlantic)
  18. Chad Mejeur (Georgia-Cumberland)
  19. Carlos De La Cruz (Oklahoma)
  20. Dustin White (Kentucky-Tennessee)
  21. Craig Hoke (Georgia-Cumberland)

Tuesday, October 22 @ 7:30 pm ET

Attendance:

  1. Marty Miller (Georgia-Cumberland)
  2. Brent Ruckle (Kentucky-Tennessee)
  3. Dean Read (Georgia-Cumberland)
  4. Gary Green (Georgia-Cumberland)
  5. Richard Cecere (Gulf States)
  6. Alexander Mola (Carolina)
  7. Clinton McKenley (Georgia-Cumberland)
  8. Gerard Joseph (Georgia-Cumberland)
  9. Jay Francis (South Atlantic)
  10. Jeff Perry (Florida)
  11. Jorge Torres (Carolina)
  12. Kevin Brennan (Georgia-Cumberland)
  13. Ruben Murriente (Georgia-Cumberland)

Meeting Summary:

  • Opening Prayer – Marty Miller
  • Individual Check-in: All Leaders
  • Featured Resource: Adulting Challenge, Manhood Rites and Blessings – Father’s Day webpage
  • Assignment: Men’s Ministry Annual Report
  • Closing Prayer – Gerard Joseph

Meeting Recording:

  • Watch video HERE (65 minutes)

Tuesday, September 24 

Meeting Report: 

  • Opening Prayer – Marty Miller
  • Leader Check-In – Review of accountability checklist and past assignments. (see below)
  • Featured Topic – Momentum Events: The art and science of creating well-crafted retreats and conventions.
  • Free Blueprint Resource – The Men’s Retreat Blueprint – Download HERE
  • Assignments
    • Council members were encouraged to pray with at least 3 men in the next 30 days.
    • Council members were encouraged to see the new movie from the Kendrix Brothers called “The Forge”… powerful! Take your men!
    • Council members were encouraged to review past assignments and complete those yet unfinished. This will help your men’s ministry move forward in your church!
    • Start planning and promoting your 2025 retreat using this eBook.
  • Closing Prayer – Dean Read

Attendance:

  1. Marty Miller (Georgia-Cumberland Conference)
  2. Ashley Silva (Upper Columbia Conference)
  3. Brent Ruckle (Kentucky-Tennessee Conference)
  4. Brent Cook (Georgia-Cumberland Conference)
  5. Dean Read (Georgia-Cumberland Conference)
  6. Edymar Penagos (Georgia-Cumberland Conference)
  7. Fred Granada (Georgia-Cumberland Conference)
  8. Gary Green (Georgia-Cumberland Conference)
  9. Keven Burdorf (Georgia-Cumberland Conference)
  10. Lee Griffin (Carolina Conference)
  11. Mike Hansen (Colorado Conference)
  12. Richard Cecere (Gulf States Conference)
  13. Steve (Ohio Conference)

Tuesday, August 27

Meeting Focus: Prayer, the Heart of Men’s Ministry

  • One of the simplest and most important things a men’s ministry leader can do is to pray with his men.  Truly prayer is the “heart of men’s ministry”.  It doesn’t require a budget, planning, or much time but can have an eternal impact like nothing else. Together let’s make a difference in the lives of our men… one man at a time!
  • Council members shared testimonies of how prayer has impacted men recently.
  • “The Hand Prayer” was reviewed as a framework for praying with men. It’s simple and powerful!
  • Council members were encouraged to join the Blueprint for Men Prayer Line that meets M-F at 7:00 am ET.
  • Council members were encouraged to pray with at least 3 men in the next 30 days.
  • Council members were encouraged to see the new movie from the Kendrix Brothers called “The Forge”… powerful! Take your men!
  • Council members were encouraged to review past assignments and complete those yet unfinished. This will help your men’s ministry move forward in your church!

Meeting Video Recording

July 23 Meeting 

Teaching Focus

  • The Core of Men’s Ministry Leadership

June 25 Meeting

Meeting Focus:

  • Men’s Events

Member Check-in Questions:

  1. Webpage
    • Are you aware of the FREE RESOURCES available to you through Blueprint for Men?
    • Are you aware of the MEN’S GROUPS available to you through Blueprint for Men?
    • Are you aware of the EVENTS provided by Blueprint for Men?
  2. Events
  3. Communications
    • Would you be willing to write a blog or be interviewed for our weekly communication?
    • Would you be willing to send us the contact information for men in your church? This way we can send them our weekly communications. We need to make more noise! By sending men regular communications

Presentation

  • The importance of the annual men’s retreat/convention

Recommended Group:

  • Men’s Leadership Academy – Encourage other men’s ministry leaders to join this monthly Zoom group.

Recommended Resources:  

May 28 Meeting

Meeting Focus:

  • Fatherhood

Council Member Check-in Questions:

  1. Men’s Ministry Report
  2. What is being done to recognize fathers on Father’s Day?
  3. Are weekly emails effective? How could they provide more value?

Presentation

  • Father’s Blessing
  • Rite of Passage

Recommended Group:

  • Men’s Leadership Academy

Recommended Resources:  

  • Father’s Day webpage resources

April 30 Meeting

Meeting Focus:

  • Sexual Integrity and Pornography Addiction

Council Member Check-in Questions:

  1. Men’s Ministry Report
  2. Experience and Training with Addiction Recovery
  3. Counseling with couples/individuals that are struggling with pornography.
  4. What is being done to fight this issue in the family/children?

Teaching by Marty Miller:

Recommended Group by Tom Pyke:

  • Group: Men of Integrity Recovery Groups 
  • Schedule a consulting call with Tom Pyke here

Recommended Resources:  

  • Sexual Addiction Screening Test (SAST) – free online assessment here
  • RightNow Media – Christian teaching videos provided free from Blueprint. List of recovery videos here
  • Men of Integrity – A virtual recovery group directed by Blueprint. To find out more and join a group click here
  • Professional Counseling – Renewal Counseling, Gabriel Trujillo, LPC, CSAT. Website here. 

March 26 Meeting

Teaching: Knowing Your Men

Summary: Every Man’s Challenge…We are primitive men living in a sophisticated world.

Men’s ministry is an effort to restore men back to the original Blueprint for Men which is simple and pure. This is a call to come out of confusion, all call to come out of Babylon. Men’s ministry is an essential message within the Three Angels Messages of Revelation.

Understanding your men’s specific challenges… ask questions about the following areas of life.

  1. A Man’s Needs and Desires
  2. A Man’s Pains
  3. A Man’s History
  4. A Man’s Daily Life
  5. A Man’s World View

As you get to know your men, you know their needs, and then you can call them to action is specific ways. It’s a challenge and a joy!

Presentation: Knowing Your Men PPT

Video Recording: Knowing Your Men mp4

February 27 Meeting

Teaching:

Meeting Recording:

January 23 Meeting

Teaching:

  • 7 Steps for Launching Your Men’s Ministry this Year
    • Step 1 – Form Your Leadership Team
    • Step 2 – Make a List of Your Men
    • Step 3 – Start Praying
    • Step 4 – Start Learning
    • Step 5 – Develop a Calendar
    • Step 6 – Start Communicating
    • Step 7 – Launch Your Men’s Ministry