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Comment on LifeBuilders by Church of God Laity Ministries » Steps in Organizing a LifeBuilders Men’s Ministry

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 19:16:36 +0000

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Comment on QuickWord® From Leonard Albert and Church of God Laity Ministries: Some Thoughts on Discipling and Mentoring Men by donstedge

donstedge — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 15:24:38 +0000

I have to say that small groups is the way to go. At our church we’ve done several men’s small group studies. I highly recommend “LifeBuilders Essentials” followed by “Kingdom Calling”. Men are dying to get closer to the Lord and each other and these studies are perfect ways to do it. We have them during the week where each week, a different man hosts the study at his house. (The host provides food, in the way of inexpensive snacks or a pizza because eating together is a great way to fellowship. Plus many men are coming straight from work so they miss dinner otherwise.) This way we get to see how each other lives, meet their families, etc… I would say, if you haven’t done it before, give it a try.

Don Stedge, Men’s Ministry Leader, Solid Rock Church of God, New Windsor, NY)

Comment on QuickWord® From Leonard Albert and Church of God Laity Ministries: The Monthly LifeBuilders Men’s Meeting: Big Meeting/Little Meeting by donstedge

donstedge — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 15:15:38 +0000

As a the Men’s Ministry leader at our church, I can testify to the power and effectiveness of this process. When we started implementing short talks and small group discussions at our monthly gatherings the I noticed two things: 1) men are dying to talk to other men about what’s going on in their lives. They realize that everyone else is going through or has experienced what they’re going through so its okay to talk about it. And 2) Men finally get to know the other men in the church and develop relationships with them instead of the “Hi and Bye” before and after Sunday Services.

This also lightens the load of the ministry leader and/or pastor because now the guys can minister to each other instead having to rely on you solely. It’s a great way to build a ministry.

Don Stedge, Solid Rock Church of God, New Windsor, NY

Comment on QuickWord® From Leonard Albert: Finding and Keeping Men’s Leaders by CHare

CHare — Tue, 12 May 2009 14:04:42 +0000

Leonard,
I believe you are right on target with this article. I have found it very difficult and very discouraging to press on after the initial excitement wears off. It takes a lot creativity and support to keep the program fresh and not allow it to become a mediocre process like “just another Bible study or class”. Without the support of my Pastor, I could not have made it this far. It also takes some financial investment to make it viable. There are only so many things you can do week after week on just a few bucks out of your pocket.
Training is greatly needed. Man in the Mirror was a great start however,more is needed beyond that. Having some way to connect with other leaders in men’s ministries would be valuable. I’m not sure how to make those connections. The few I have secured has been because the Lord brought men like yourself across my path.

Comment on Some Comments on the Testimony of a Muslim who Came to Christ by soccerbro777

soccerbro777 — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 03:05:33 +0000

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Comment on Noah: A Man for the Times by keith gillard

keith gillard — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 08:48:10 +0000

Hi Leonard, its good to read your words and see your face. After all these years you can still take a bible text or story and make it live for today. Thankyou. I met you at the Elim conference at Clacton, England way back in the early 80’s (I think) I still listen to your tapes ‘How to Know and Show the Bible is True’. Following up your teaching on the cults I started ‘Cult Rescue’ and have reached many, some but not all Christians now, but praise God not cultists. May God continue to bless you and yours. Keith Gillard

Comment on LifeBuilders by Positive Infinity » Blog Archive » Why Don’t Churches Make Disciples?

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 19:03:27 +0000

[...] of this being so, it is amazing that churches try everything but making disciples. But they do. I work in men’s ministries, and we have discovered that making disciples is crucial in sustainable men’s [...]

Comment on Father Wound by RJ Shelley

RJ Shelley — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 06:11:27 +0000

Great Message. We will soon be starting a Life Builders Mens Ministry at the Carrabelle Church of God. God is moving here. I can’t wait till the conference in Atlanta. I hope to attend the Man in the Mirror in Oct. in Orlando. If funds permit! God Bless Everyone here, Glad to have found this site! RJ

Comment on LifeBuilders Men at No Man Left Behind by Positive Infinity » A Serious Change of View

Positive Infinity » A Serious Change of View — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 20:16:16 +0000

[...] Many of our churches in South Florida are black churches, be they African-American, Haitian, West Indian, or what not. We also have a rapidly growing (approx. 20% of our local churches) group of Hispanic churches. We serve these people through conferences (my superior was in North Miami last weekend to speak at a men’s conference at a West Indian church,) support for their men’s and evangelistic ministries, and product sales. They are our brothers and sisters, and they’re great people (take a look at this posting from a recent leader’s conference in Orlando to see the composition of a Church o….) [...]

Comment on LifeBuilders by » Blog Archive » LifeBuilders Invests In Training Leaders

» Blog Archive » LifeBuilders Invests In Training Leaders — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 14:14:08 +0000

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