It’s Time to
Disciple Men.
Every discipled man should be missional, and every missional man should be discipled!
The West Florida Men’s Ministries department has one goal and vision: to assist men around the District with their walk with Christ. Our desire is to help men have the courage to explore and begin their walk with Christ, the strength to develop the lifestyle that enhances the discipleship patterns of Christ, and the endurance to live a victorious life that allows their family, friends, colleagues and the younger generations to find their fulfillment in Christ.
We believe the spiritual resource with the greatest unlocked potential in America is MEN! Husbands, fathers, sons, and even grandfathers possess unique qualities and giftings that God wants to use to reach and restore America. But those men have got to get engaged. Now.
The good news is this: everywhere we look in America, Christian men are searching for connection. Men are eager to get into the spiritual battle for America, but they’re being underserved. Churches almost always have something for women, kids, and youth—but what about the men? It’s estimated that only 10% of evangelical churches have a men’s ministry. That’s not enough. Not even close!
Research and experience show us that when the husband or father in a family gets involved in church, the rest of the family follows suit a greater percentage of the time (as opposed to when the wife, mother or children initiate church involvement.) There’s NO denying it. Men are absolutely critical to spiritual development in the family! But sadly, too many men are sitting on the sidelines. Popular culture portrays men as selfish, predatorial, detached, weak-willed, abusive, and much more. That’s not what God thinks about men! That’s not what God thinks about YOU! They want to get with other men to learn about God, the Bible, to grow in their faith, and have opportunities to use those unique giftings and talents God has given them.