1. Dave Wertheim F ounder, Men U For Transformed Lives Ministry Consultant, Man in the Mirror

2. Why Are We Here? Why even have a ministry to men? Plastic Jesus? Men U For Transformed Lives Copyright © 20122

3. Then Jesus came to them and said, All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age. Matthew 28:18-20 Men U For Transformed Lives Copyright © 2012 3

4. The Apostle Paul And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable men who will also be qualified to teach others. 2 Timothy 2:2 Men U For Transformed Lives Copyright © 2012 4

5. Man in the Mirror Vision For every church to disciple every man.

6. Filled all blue WIDE Need CulturalBiblicalLeader Christ Christian Christian DEEP Portal Priority = Discipleship Man Code = Environment 3 Strands = Leadership Hurting Men © 2006 Man in the Mirror, Inc., Morley, Delk & Clemmer Used by Permission Men U For Transformed Lives Copyright © 2012 6

7. The Big Idea : Your system is perfectly designed to produce the results you are getting.

8. The Key Parts of Your Vision VISION Name Slogan Elevator Speech Purpose Statement Men U For Transformed Lives Copyright © 2012 8

9. An Actual Purpose Statement To build relationships with men, to encourage them practically and bring them closer to Christ through fellowship, mentoring, and discipleship. Need more ideas? Check out No Man Left Behind, Appendix B, pages 207-208 Men U For Transformed Lives Copyright © 2012 9

10. Question? What discipleship opportunities do you offer men in your church? (make a list!) Men U For Transformed Lives Copyright © 2012 10

11. The Usual Suspects Monthly Pancake Breakfast Mens Sunday School Class Mens Retreat Iron Sharpens Iron Conferences Service Projects Men U For Transformed Lives Copyright © 2012 11

12. All-Inclusive Maximizing the Kingdom potential of every interaction my church has with every man. Men U For Transformed Lives Copyright © 2012 12

13. The Big Idea : The size of my ministry to men is equal to the number of men in my church.

14. All-Inclusive Why is this guy so excited? Im IN!! (Even though I never go to the mens pancake breakfast.) Im IN!! (Even though I never go to the mens pancake breakfast.) Men U For Transformed Lives Copyright © 2012 14

15. More Than The Usual Suspects Monthly Pancake Breakfast Mens Sunday School Class Mens Retreat Iron Sharpens Iron Conferences Service Projects Sunday Worship Couples Small Group Ushers Parking Lot Team Youth Ministry Boys Sunday School Teacher Mission Trips How can we reach and disciple men in all these places? Men U For Transformed Lives Copyright © 2012 15

16. What Else is There? Different Types of Men – a spiritual continuum What is the target group for each activity in our church? Which activities reach men most effectively? Men U For Transformed Lives Copyright © 2012 16

17. Filled all blue WIDE Need CulturalBiblicalLeader Christ Christian Christian DEEP Hurting Men © 2006 Man in the Mirror, Inc., Morley, Delk & Clemmer Used by Permission Men U For Transformed Lives Copyright © 2012 17

18. How do you decide what discipleship activities/events to offer men in your church? 5 Types of Men 1. Men who Need Christ 2. Men who are Cultural Christians 3. Men who are Biblical Christians (or want to be) 4. Men who are Leaders (or want to be) 5. Men who are Hurting Men U For Transformed Lives Copyright © 2012 18

19. The Big Idea : Give men what they need in the context of what they want.

20. No Man Left Behind Model Men U For Transformed Lives Copyright © 2012 20

21. Sustain ChangeCapture Momentum Create Value VISION Recruit Engage Connect Men U For Transformed Lives Copyright © 2012 21

22. Felt Needs Why is there More month than Money? Im Engaged! what will marriage be like? How do I move from success to significance? How can I be a great dad? Men U For Transformed Lives Copyright © 2012 22

23. Meeting Felt Needs Why is there More month than Money? How can I be a great dad? Crown Financial Group Study Engaged Discovery Class Short-term Missions trip Dad in the Mirror Small Group Im Engaged! what will marriage be like? How do I move from success to significance? Men U For Transformed Lives Copyright © 2012 23

24. Great event. Now what? Men U For Transformed Lives Copyright © 2012 24

25. Capturing Momentum Create Super Bowl Party Capture BasketballLeague Mens Retreat 6-week Bible Study Men U For Transformed Lives Copyright © 2012 25

26. Recruiting 201 Men U For Transformed Lives Copyright © 2012 26

27. Sustain ChangeCapture Momentum Create Value VISION Recruit Engage Connect Men U For Transformed Lives Copyright © 2012 27

28. Time # of Committed Men Starting Point Create Value Capture Momentum Sustain Change New Disciples Men U For Transformed Lives Copyright © 2012

29. Time # of Committed Men New Disciples Men U For Transformed Lives Copyright © 2012

30. Make disciples Matthew 28:18-20 Pray for workers Matthew 9:36-38 Pray for disciples Make workers Men U For Transformed Lives Copyright © 2012 30

31. Men U For Transformed Lives Copyright © 2012 31 Three Strands of Leadership SeniorPastor Passionate Leader Leadership Team 1.Pray 2.Support 3.Inform 4.Include 5.Love 1.Vision casting 2.Planning 3.Engaging 4.Praying

32. Whats Your Next Step? Review your notes with your team and Senior Pastor Identify a passionate leader for your ministry to men Recruit a strong leadership team and take them through the No Man Left Behind book or self-paced training Bring a team to a No Man Left Behind Conference for leaders Men U For Transformed Lives Copyright © 2012 32

33. Men U For Transformed Lives Copyright © 2012 www.DaveWertheim.com Dave@DaveWertheim.comDave@DaveWertheim.com or (916) 791-3137 www.maninthemirror.org Resources 33