Equip Men for the Battle

The Hebrew Definition of a Disciple. Pastor and author Bill Hull urges believers to reclaim the biblical model for discipleship.

Critical Mass: What is It and How Do We achieve It? Some ideas on creating critical mass in a men's ministry require critical mass to start with. That can be frustrating. Perhaps the issue is not quantity but quality. Here are some suggestions that will help focus your energy in any size church, but particularly in a (really) smal church.

What is a Disciple and How Do You Make One? Tome walked up to John and said, "Will you disciple me?" John nearly keeled over, He felt overwhelmingly inadequate. Here are a few principles in making disciples.

Numbers Count. Dr. Jim Guth of Florida Men of Integrity discusses the importance of critical mass in ministry to men. He makes several suggestions that can be adapted for creating critical mass.

One-on-One Disciplemaking. The purpose of men's ministry is to move men from the bleachers onto the playing field through building relationships, encouragement, and discipling. The most effective means of discipling men is in a male only environment. This can be in a large group, a small group or a one-on-one relationship. This article focuses on the one-on-one relationship.

One-on-One Discipling: One Pastors Approach. Alliance pastor, Rev. John Janney, makes discipling men a key component of his ministry. C&MA Men's Ministry (MM) recently interviewed Pastor Janney regarding his approach to discipling men.

Discipling the Next Generation of Leaders. 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 Tim 2:2 NIV)

Discipling Process through Christ-Centered Relationships A one page chart showing the steps in making a disciple and the tools that can be used.

Disciplemakers. Equipping believers to disciple men.

Resources to Prime the Pump. Suggested resources for disciplemaking.

Discipling Men: One Pastors Approach. Rev. Cade Christensen, pastor of Living Hope Alliance Church, Huntsville, AL, has built his ministry around intentional friendship evangelism, personal discipleship and small groups. C&MA Men's Ministry (MM) recently interviewed Pastor Christensen regarding his approach to discipling men.

Men's Small Groups. It is clear from the Gospels that Jesus spent a great deal of time mentoring and coaching His disciples. It is also clear that He had an especially close relationship with three of these men: Peter, James and John. These were men who led the early advance of the church.

A Scriptural Basis for Small Groups. What does scripture say about spiritual growth through small groups?

The Value of Men's Conferences. Men's Conferences, such as Iron Sharpens Iron (ISI) Conferences, are more than just a day out. They provide fellowship, encouragement, and inspiration.  Consider the following plan for a day at an Iron Sharpens Iron Conference: