What It Takes to Reach Men The local church is an ideal place for men to learn and grow in fellowship. Stu Weber
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Several years ago, I watched a local television talk show about men who had attended a seminar with Robert Bly, author of Iron John. I thought, Now I'll get to see what the men's movement is all about. But I was struck by how confused the men appeared as they shared their stories of disappointment and pain. As I saw what was happening, a dream began to take shape: Wouldn't it be great to gather a ...
Big and Strong Men's Groups Focus on all-male fellowships gives men an entry point into the church. Lyle Schaller
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Over the past two decades, the all-male fellowship has made a comeback in the local church. Thousands of congregations report the men's fellowship is a vital element of the total program and the entry point for many new men into the church.
Reasons for the Increase
• Organization. Excellent planning has been going into the creation of the new groups. The United Methodist Men, for example, organized ...
Teaching So Adults Listen Adults want information they can apply to their lives right now. Roberta Hestenes
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The new teacher of adults must understand that these learners have different characteristics than children. Here is a list of some of these characteristics, along with insights inspired by Malcolm Knowles' work, The Practice of Modern Adult Education (Cambridge, 1981; ISBN 0842822135)
1. Self-directed. Adults like to see themselves as in charge of their lives. Sometimes teachers inadvertently make ...
Teaching That Motivates Relevance and humility help adult students identify with you. Howard Hendricks
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Nothing moves listeners more than their reality, experience, emotions, and struggles. They don't want to hear something new as much as something relevant to them. They want to feel, This teacher understands me. There are several things we can do to help people identify with us.
Tell It Like It Is
Shun euphemisms, candy coating, fluff, and the party line. Few identify with baloney and PR. Telling it ...
Visitors to an adult Sunday school class usually come because they have tried the worship hour, liked it, and are looking for deeper involvement. Bible study happens many places, but accepting new members begins in Sunday school. Set a modest goal for your classes: Have one visitor feel accepted and return. "Accepted" is defined as never having to feel or say, "I'm an outsider."
Develop the Discussion After you have started the discussion, use these techniques to keep the ball rolling. Emory A. Griffin
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Starting a discussion is one thing; keeping it going is another. Your goal is to keep the energy level high. You've taken pains to get the proceedings off the ground, so take care not to let the air out of the balloon. Here is a helpful do and don't list.
Don't Judge
A gentle probing works wonders—never challenging, but in a friendly spirit of curiosity—exploring the depths of what another ...
Baby Lambs and Old Sheep Learn how to teach mature Christians and new believers in the same class. Earl Palmer
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Adult education leaders in the church often have this challenge: Teach a diverse group of people who possess a variety of skills. The easy way out is to offer separate classes for the new believer and the mature believer. But most of the time it is better for them to attend the same Bible study together. It's refreshing for mature Christians to see younger Christians excitedly discover old truths. ...
Principles of Remarriage These practices will build a solid foundation for second marriage. Karen Maudlin
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People preparing for remarriage need a set of principles to build a foundation for success. Here are key guidelines to consider and discuss.
1. Be explicit. Talk through the different communication styles each person brings to the marriage and negotiate a compromise. Listen to the other and empathize. Take turns saying what solutions will and won't work, and be open to each other's ideas. Remember ...
How to Blend a Family Creating stepfamilies all the kids will love. Natalie Nichols Gillespie
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Stepfamilies aren't something people plan for. It takes a lot of trial and error to find the right disciplinary styles, family activities, and ways to feel like a family. Here are principles to help children adapt to their new blended family.
Know That It's Hard and That's Okay
The Bible says, "Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing ...
Remarriage Basics Helping couples face the issues squarely improves their chances for remarital success. Randy Christian
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Here are some observations to help you develop a ministry for people preparing for remarriage.
Clarify the Church's PositionUnderstand the beliefs of the congregation. Find out your church leaders' understanding of divorce and remarriage. If they don't have a clear one, study the Scriptures together. The minister and the lay leaders need to agree on a stance. This protects the minister from being seen ...
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