Working with men is strategic, and essential for the growth of the Church in Scotland. The work can be hard, and at times disappointing, for as the Apostle Paul reminds us, ‘our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.’ Eph 6:12 (NIV) But it can also be very rewarding and encouraging, especially when we see men making progress in their faith, and others coming to salvation through trusting in our Lord Jesus Christ
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Suggestions
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Is the group to be for men in your church only?
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Even if you start with your own men initially, we would suggest that you plan to include men from other churches, and from the area, at some point in the yearly programme.
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What is the age range envisaged?
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Catering for men of all ages we think is the best plan, if the work is to succeed. However a sub-group of retired men may meet on some occasions separately
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How often do you plan to meet?
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We recommend that you call a meeting of all the men in your church and ask them how often they would like to meet! Meeting six/eight times per year might be more sustainable than meeting weekly or monthly, unless there is a big demand for such meetings.
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What kind of programme do you have in mind?
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Working under the banner of Encouraging, Equipping, and Evangelising, gives purpose and direction when organising the programme. See programme suggestions below.
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