1. Gearing Church up for Men!

2. equipping the church to introduce every man in the UK to Jesus Christ
@ leisure
@ work

3. Challenges Facing us in Evangelism to men today… BBC Survey said:
Wimps
Women
Irrelevant
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4. Sources: 2001 Census and Christian Research
44 million ‘Christians’ in the UK 6,000,000 attend church 38% attenders are male a 32% decline 49% decline between ages 20-29
Sources: 2001 Census and Christian Research
In February when Richard was in Edinburgh, CVM, in conjunction with a local radio station, conducted street interviews in which men were asked what they thought of Christianity.
Overall the response was that Christianity is for…
There was not one favourable comment about Christianity which just confirms what we already know, namely, that the 21st century British man is not jumping up and down to become a Christian.
So the mission is simple, but the work is going to require a long-term strategy.

5. ‘Evangelicals Now’ July 2003
The Family Effect
Win a child - 3.5%
Win the mother - 17%
Win the father -
93% ?
‘Evangelicals Now’ July 2003

6. GROUND RULES! Missional My own journey Location, location, location!
There’s no one way of being a man
Time limits
“Feminine” is not a pejorative term

7. 70:30?
In February when Richard was in Edinburgh, CVM, in conjunction with a local radio station, conducted street interviews in which men were asked what they thought of Christianity.
Overall the response was that Christianity is for…
There was not one favourable comment about Christianity which just confirms what we already know, namely, that the 21st century British man is not jumping up and down to become a Christian.
So the mission is simple, but the work is going to require a long-term strategy.

8. Questions? Why the 70:30 split? Is it the message?
Is it church culture?
Is it disconnection?

9. Men Are From Mars, Women From Venus
Church Values
Male
Female
Power
Competency
Achievement
Success
Accomplishment
Targets
Goals
Love
Relationships
Support
Nurture
Harmony
Community
Sharing
Men Are From Mars, Women From Venus

10. Male Culture Doers not receivers Worth in work Non verbal
Bonds in adversity
Take time to trust
Appreciate opinions!
Look for leadership
Objective
Side by side

11. Church Culture Passive environment Verbal Subjective worship
Generic teaching
Women & youth/children
Temple centred
Commitment measurement
Pastoral
Intimacy

12. Men and Church Life Men wear masks.
Spirituality judged by feminine standard.
Church feminine?
Relevance of teaching.
Isolation.
Lack of accountability.
Competition, risk, adventure?
Worthy tasks?

13. Gearing Church for Men

14. Changing rooms? The CVM ban list banners children's pictures
pastel colours
bad toilets
old curtains
messy notice boards
Bad coffee and weak tea (in cups and saucers)
overseas missionary boards