MEN’S MINISTRY LEADERSHIP COUNCIL

A monthly virtual meeting for conference-level men’s ministry directors.

UPCOMING COUNCIL MEETING

Tuesday, January 21 @ 10:30 am ET

ZOOM LINK HERE

Agenda:

  • Opening Prayer
  • Special Guest  
  • Individual Check-in 
  • Focused Topic 
  • Featured Resource 
  • Assignment 
  • Closing Prayer

LAST COUNCIL MEETING REPORT

Tuesday, Nov 19 @ 10:30 am ET

Agenda:

  • Opening Prayer – Marty Miller
  • Check-in – All Leaders
  • Focused Topic – Men’s Ministry Annual Report for Conferences (Presentation) – Download PDF HERE
  • Focused Topic – Strategic Planning for Conference Men’s Ministry Directors (Presentation) – Download PDF HERE
  • Featured Resource – Strategic Planning for Conference Men’s Ministry Directors (Document) – Download PDF HERE
  • Closing Prayer – David Long

Meeting Recording:

  • Watch YouTube video HERE (58 minutes)

Attendance:

    1. Southern Union Conference – David Long
    2. Georgia-Cumberland Conference – Marty Miller 
    3. Carolina Conference – Tony LaPorte
    4. Southeastern California Conference – Tom Pyke 
    5. Arkansas-Louisiana Conference – James Milam
    6. Iowa-Missouri Conference – Anthony Rudalf
    7. Texas Conference – Tom Grove
    8. Rocky Mountain Conference – Mike Hansen
    9. Upper Columbia Conference – David Axt

If you weren’t able to attend you really missed a fun time. Just look at this group… bald men, bearded men, and even a dog! 

ASSIGNMENT: DUE DECEMBER 1

Check-in Questions

  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. Communications
    • Do you have a spreadsheet of men in your church?  Are you regularly communicating with your men?
    • Can you send us the contact information for men that have attended your retreats/conventions?
  5. 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 or do you tend to work solo?
    • How frequently do you meet? What do you focus on?
  6. 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?
  7. Assignments
    • Have you completed the monthly assignments? (see below)
    • How have these assignments impacted you and your men’s ministry?

2024 ASSIGNMENTS

November

Planning:  and then create a Strategic Men’s Ministry Plan for 2025. Download form here.

October

Reporting: Complete a 2024 Men’s Ministry Annual Report for your conference 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 your free 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:  Download and complete “The 7 Steps to Launching Your Men’s Ministry”.  “7 Steps” document here.

MEETING SUMMARIES

Tuesday, Nov 19 @ 10:30 am ET

Attendance:

  1. Southern Union Conference – David Long
  2. Georgia-Cumberland Conference – Marty Miller 
  3. Carolina Conference – Tony LaPorte
  4. Southeastern California Conference – Tom Pyke 
  5. Arkansas-Louisiana Conference – James Milam
  6. Iowa-Missouri Conference – Anthony Rudalf
  7. Texas Conference – Tom Grove
  8. Rocky Mountain Conference – Mike Hansen
  9. Upper Columbia Conference – David Axt

Agenda:

  • Opening Prayer – Marty Miller
  • Check-in – All Leaders
  • Focused Topic – 2024 Men’s Ministry Annual Report
  • Focused Topic – Strategic Planning for Conference Men’s Ministry Directors (Presentation) – Download PDF HERE
  • Featured Resource – Strategic Planning for Conference Men’s Ministry Directors (Document) – Download PDF HERE
  • Assignment – Complete a 2024 Men’s Ministry Annual Report – Download form HERE
  • Closing Prayer – David Long

Meeting Recording:

  • Watch YouTube video HERE (58 minutes)

Tuesday, October 22 @ 10:30 am ET

Attendance:

  1. NAD Men’s Ministry Director – Cesar De Leon
  2. Georgia-Cumberland Conference – Marty Miller 
  3. South Atlantic Conference – Nathanael Gracia
  4. Southeastern California Conference – Tom Pyke 
  5. Arkansas-Louisiana Conference – James Milam
  6. Texas Conference – Tom Grove
  7. Rocky Mountain Conference – Mike Hansen
  8. Southeastern Confernce – Mark Brown
  9. Carolina Conference – Tony LaPorte
  10. South Atlantic Conference – Melvin Preston
  11. Upper Columbia Conference – David Axt

Agenda:

  • Opening Prayer – Marty Miller
  • Special Guest – Cesar De Leon, NAD Men’s Ministry Director
  • Check-in – All Leaders
  • Focused Topic – Ministry as a Campfire or Wildfire – Marty Miller
  • Featured Resource – Building a Men’s Ministry Wildfire – Article HERE
  • Assignment – Complete a 2024 Men’s Ministry Annual Report – Dowload form HERE
  • Closing Prayer – David Axt

Meeting Recording:

  • Watch YouTube video HERE (65 minutes)

Tuesday, September 24 @ 10:30 am ET

Council Members Present:

  1. Southern Union – David Long
  2. Georgia-Cumberland Conference – Marty Miller 
  3. South Atlantic Conference – Nathanael Gracia
  4. Southeastern California Conference – Tom Pyke 
  5. Iowa-Missouri Conference – Anthony Rudalf
  6. Arkansas-Louisiana Conference – James Milam
  7. Texas Conference – Tom Grove

Meeting Agenda: 

  • Opening Prayer – Marty Miller
  • Leader Check-In – Review of accountability checklist and past assignments. (see above)
  • 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
  • Assignment – Start planning and promoting your 2025 retreat using this document.
  • Closing Prayer – Anthony Rudalf

Meeting Recording:

Tuesday, August 27 @ 10:30 am ET

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 conference!

Council Members Present:

  1. Southern Union – David Long
  2. Carolina Conference – Tony LaPorte
  3. Georgia-Cumberland Conference – Marty Miller 
  4. South Atlantic Conference – Nathanael Gracia
  5. South Atlantic Conference – Melvin Preston 
  6. Southeastern California Conference – Tom Pyke 
  7. Iowa Missouri Conference – Anthony Rudalf
  8. Arkansas-Louisiana Conference – James Milam
  9. Texas Conference – Tom Grove

July 23 Meeting Report

Council Members Present:

  1. Georgia-Cumberland Conference – Marty Miller 
  2. South Atlantic Conference – Nathanael Gracia
  3. South Atlantic Conferernce – Melvin Preston 
  4. Southeastern California Conference – Tom Pyke 
  5. Gulf States Conference – Christian Ronalds
  6. Iowa Missouri Conference – Anthony Rudalf

Teaching Focus

  • The Core of Men’s Ministry Leadership

Zoom Meeting Recording

  • To watch the 1 hr meeting simply click here

June 25 Meeting Report

Meeting Focus:

  • Men’s Events

Council Member Check-in Questions:

  1. Webpage
    • Do you have a complete and up-to-date Conference Men’s Ministry webpage?
  2. Events
    • What did your conference do for Father’s Day? What went well? What could be better?
    • What plans do you have for the NAD Men’s Day of Prayer on September 7?
    • When is your annual retreat/convention? Give your assessment of its’ success?
    • Would you be willing to bring at least 10 men to a leadership summit on April 4-6, 2025?
  3. Communications
    • Would you be willing to write a blog or be interviewed for our weekly communication?
    • Can you send us the contact information for men that have attended your retreats/conventions?

Presentation

  • Review of Conference Men’s Events

Recommended Group:

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

Recommended Resources:  

May 28 Meeting Report

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. What is being done to strengthen fathers in your conference?
  4. 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 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?

Council Members Present:

  1. Carolina Conference – Tony LaPorte 
  2. Florida Conference – Dan Schiffbauer 
  3. Georgia-Cumberland Conference – Marty Miller 
  4. South Atlantic Conference – Nathanael Gracia & Melvin Preston 
  5. Southeastern California Conference – Tom Pyke 
  6. Southern Union Conference – David Long

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

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

Teaching:  The Core of Men’s Ministry

Summary: 

  1. Men’s ministry definitions and purpose.
  2. Men’s discipleship, mentorship, and coaching definitions.
  3. Simple steps for a simple one-on-one coaching/mentoring.
  4. Men’s discipleship explained and expanded.

Video Recording – The Core of Men’s Ministry – Part 1

January 23

2024 COUNCIL MEETING CALENDAR: 

All meetings are on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 10:30am ET.

  • October 22
  • November 19
  • December – No Council this month!