Men’s Ministries

Building effective men’s ministries in your church

Identity, Call, and Mission

• The mission of the UMC is to make disciples of Jesus Christ
• Primary task of the UMC is to reach out to people in the name of Jesus Christ, to relate people to God, to nurture and strengthen them in their journey of discipleship, and to send them into the world to be the church – inviting and receiving others in the name of Jesus Christ.
• Leaders in the church must be first, and foremost, spiritual leaders who model and embrace Christian discipline and teaching.
• Leaders use their gifts and talents to enable others to use their gifts and talents to the fullest potential.

As a leader in the UMC you will

• Discover the Current Reality – Where are we now as individuals - as a congregation?
• Name the Shared Vision – What do you want more than anything else in the world?
• As an individual – as a congregation?
• Develop Bridges – Span the gap between Current Reality and the Shared Vision.
• Monitor the Journey – Step back and be with God. Is our journey headed in the right direction?

What is United Methodist Men?

• An organization of men whose mission is to strengthen the spiritual life of men in the UMC.
• Enhance Evangelism, Mission, and Spiritual Life (EMS) as men become servant leaders.
• Advocate programs that train men to promote specific ministries.
• Prayer, Missions, Stewardship, and Civic/Youth Serving Ministries
• Forge pastoral partnerships for effective support and service of clergy and congregations.
• Assist men in their ever-changing relationships, roles, and responsibilities in the family setting, workplace, and society.
• Understand the organization, doctrines, and beliefs of the UMC.
• Fulfill membership vows through commitment to prayer, presence, gifts, and service to the congregational life.
• Fulfill the Great Commission with and through the UMC as one part of the Body of Christ.

Membership and Expectations – We are organized for mission!

• Open to any man who indicates his desire to belong and to participate in the ministry of the church through the UMM.
• Engage in daily Bible study and prayer.
• Be a witness to Christ’s way in daily work and all personal contacts through words and actions.
• Engage in Christian Service.
• Journey to become a servant leader
• This is a life long spiritual journey.
• Servant leaders put others first. Develop humility and service traits.
• Spiritual leaders are made, not born. God is our guide and partner.
• Servant leader journey builds men together as Friends, Followers, and Fishermen.