Manly Tools For Faith Sharing

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Mr. Rich CohrsBorn Rich

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Mr. Rich Cohrs CohrsDad didn’t know

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PART 1: WHY MEN?Tools to Share the Gospel

The Issues

• Declining number of church members• Increasing average age• Lack of committed younger men

It’s a Dad Thing

• If father does not attend church–Odds are 50% that his children will

NOT

• If father does attend church– Increases to 66-75% that his

children WILL

http://www.fisheaters.com/menandchurch.html

It’s a Dad Thing

• Children with involved, caring fathers are more likely to be– Emotionally secure– Confident– Better at social interaction– Less depressed– Better behaved– Healthy and happy

Office on Child Abuse and Neglect, U.S. Children's Bureau Rosenberg, Jeffrey., Wilcox, W. Bradford., 2006

It’s a God Thing

Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord. (Ephesians 6:4)

Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her. (Ephesians 5:25)

How We Doing?

The typical U.S. Congregation:– 39% male

http://churchformen.com/men-and-church/where-are-the-men/

MenWomen

PART 2: TOOLSTools to Share the Gospel

Basic Tool

Bible Study

http://www.lhmmen.com/warriors.asp

The Impact

Cancer Story

Other Tools

• Facebook

Using • Personal – Posts about• Family• Values• Prayer requests• Celebrations

• Relationship building– Friends– Reach beyond the circle

DO• Post once or twice a day• Listen• Be respectful• Substantial• Expand your circle• Share

– Events– News– Prayers

DO NOT• Post so much people are bored• “In your face”• Rude• Trivial• Circle the wagons• Share

– Routine– TMI– Sarcasms

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Timeline Your Faith Journey

• Hand of God – God guiding you

• Significant events– Video, Pictures

• Be genuine• Not just “Church” events

--Scott Santee (GlobalSmartFilmNetwork.com/blog.php)

Get “On-line” credit to be cashed in for “Off-line” capital – Kem Meyer

Other Tools

• Facebook• BLOG

Using BlogsTo give

OpinionsReactionsInformationPositionTeachingWitness

Social Media Advantage

Other Tools

• Facebook• BLOG• Situations

Situational WitnessingSituational Opportunities include:• engagement or wedding.• pregnancy or birth.• divorce.• unemployment.• retirement.• sickness.• death.

In each unique scenario, how could you build a bridge to faith?

Other Tools

• Facebook• BLOG• Situations• Man Card

Individual Tools

• Golf balls• Shirts• Hats

THE POWER OF A GROUPTools to Share the Gospel

Organized for Outreach

1. Identify core group of men2. Organize3. First Meeting4. Off and running

Groups Engaged in OutreachPeak Challenge

King of Kings, Omaha NE – climb mountains

Groups Engaged in OutreachDinner at Hope Lodge

Stevens Point, WS – serve meal for cancer patients

Groups Engaged in OutreachSoldiers of the Cross Retreat

Lutheran Island Camp, MN – men’s weekend

Groups Engaged in OutreachSkeet Shoot

Faith Lutheran, Hopkinsville, KY – skeet shoot

Groups Engaged in OutreachTree CuttingChild of God, St. Peters, MO – Service event

Thank You