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Manly Tools For Faith Sharing
I am:
Mr. Rich Cohrs
Born Rich
Handsome came later
I am:
Mr. Rich Cohrs
CohrsDad didn’t know
how to spell!
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
The Impact
Cancer Story
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
Using
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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
Using Blogs
To giveOpinionsReactionsInformationPositionTeachingWitness
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
