Men's Ministry Resources:
Below are a listing of resources we feel will continue to strengthen your relationship with the Lord, and your family.
Devotional
Classics by Richard Foster. These 52 selections have been
organized to introduce readers through the course of one year to the great
devotional writers. Each reading features a linked biblical passage, discussion
questions, and individual and group exercises.
How
to Build a Life Changing Men's Ministry: by Steve Sonderman.
This book shows that if you let God build it (your church's Men's Ministry),
they will come. He parallels building a men's ministry team like you would
any other type of team - looking for qualities in the type of team members
along with the specific roles to fill. Even if you have a thriving men's
ministry, this book will help you fill in the gaps that may be missing
or maybe refocus it on better, more eternal things.
Effective Men's Ministry: by Phil
Downer. A comprehensive and practical resource on how to implement and
conduct a healthy men’s ministry in the church, drawing from the
wisdom and experience of leaders in the National Coalition of Men’s
Ministries, a partnership of over 75 organizations from over 30 denominations,
representing more than half the churches in North America.
They
Call Me Dad: by Ken Canfield. Developed from years of research
and shaped by a biblical world view, "They Call Me Dad" is a
powerful expose of the spiritual insights of effective fathering. Dr.
Canfield encourages fathers to activate their faith through modeling and
teaching children to out-think, out-live, and out-love the world. "They
Call Me Dad" contains interactive and profiling tools which enhance
a dad's skill and understanding of his role as a father.
Celebration
of Discipline: The path to spiritual growth by Richard Foster.
Hailed by many as the best modern book on Christian spirituality, "Celebration
of Discipline" explores the "classic Disciplines," or central
spiritual practices, of the Christian faith. Along the way, Foster shows
that it is only by and through these practices that the true path to spiritual
growth can be found.
As
Iron Sharpens Iron ... Mentoring Men by Howard Hendricks
and William Hendricks. So often it's not a therapist a man needs as much
as a friend who offers accountability and spiritual challenge -- a mentor.
Men encouraging men to greater commitment to God and family. Whether you
are looking to find a mentor or to be one, this is for you.
The
Hidden Value of a Man: by Gary Smalley and John Trent. Reveals
how men can be successful in their professional lives while drawing closer
to their family and friends.
The
Man in the Mirror: by Patrick Morley. Written by a foremost
Christian men's leader, this powerful book invites men to take a probing
look at their identities, relationships, finances, time, temperament,
and most important, the means to bring about lasting change.
Disciplines
of a Godly Man by Kent Hughes. Our churches and homes need
men willing to follow the path of godliness no matter what the cost. This
inspiring, popular book has been speaking to the hearts of men for the
past 10 years, and its words are still relevant.
Halftime:
Changing your game plan from success to significance by Bob Buford. Bob
Buford tells men how they can make their middle years a time of transformation
toward a more satisfying life. Buford guides readers through times of
reflection and re-evaluation, to help clarify values and establish goals
for a more intentional and more significant life.
From
Success to Sigificance: by Lloyd Reed. Many people measure
their success by wealth, recognition, power, and status. There's nothing
wrong with those, but if that's all you're focused on, you're missing
the boat. Lloyd Reeb shows that if you focus on significance, using your
time and talent to serve others, that's when truly meaningful success
can come your way.