Become a Church Where Men Thrive
Manly Church Blueprint
Through this transformational partnership, you’ll see:
- more men attending weekend services
- more men serving across all church ministries
- more men giving to the mission of your church
- more men maturing into the spiritual leaders of your church
Does this sound like your church?
- You struggle to engage men and build them into mature spiritual leaders.
- More women attend your weekend services than men, by a ratio of about 60/40.
- You have more women volunteers than men, at about 70/30 and even higher in family ministries.
- There are at least twice as many women's groups as men's groups in your church.
- You see the men in your church floundering. From isolation to addiction, there is little evidence of men maturing in their faith.
- You've tried all kinds of efforts at men's ministry, but nothing seems to be effective at making a difference in men's lives.
If any of this sounds like your church, you're not alone! Fewer than 10% of churches feel effective in their efforts to reach men.
The Manly Church Blueprint will give you everything your church needs to reach, engage, and build men effectively.
REACH
Adjust your weekends and special events to be more attractive to men, increasing attendance.
ENGAGE
Create irresistible groups for adult and teenage men that are built around the ways men connect.
BUILD
Design environments around the ways men grow to promote spiritual maturity and leadership development.
As a church, you'll provide...
- Staff point of contact (POC)
- Key volunteers to lead groups and events
- 1 weekend service dedicated as a kick-off event for the Manly Church Blueprint
Manhood Tribes will provide...
- All program resources & training (digital)
- Weekly coaching calls for leaders
- 2x/mo staff POC check-ins
- Kick-off service outline & sermon
- Promotional material files
- Available support, as needed
What's Included in Manly Church Blueprint?
Manly Church Blueprint is a 6-month partnership between Manhood Tribes and your church. The Blueprint program focuses on adapting and implementing 4 ministry areas that will transform your church into a place where men thrive.
Everything you need to successfully launch and run the Manly Church Blueprint is included in your partnership. When the partnership is complete, your key volunteers will be equipped to run effective ministry programs with minimal staff oversight.
Specifically, here's what we'll focus on in each of the 4 ministry areas:
Worship Services
KEY PROGRAM: 10 COMMANDMENTS OF A MANLY CHURCH
Strategies and tactics for making your worship environment more appealing to men, increasing their attendance and retention.
- How to connect with men in your sermon
- How to get men participating in worship elements
- How to make men feel welcome
Adult Groups
KEY PROGRAM: MANHOOD TRIBES
No more awkward groups that leave men feeling disappointed. Create weekly men's groups that men can't live without.
- Give men a clear and attainable vision of manhood
- Create lasting transformation through listening to God
- Build strong friendships through challenges and adventures
Student Ministries
KEY PROGRAM: FIRST TRIBE: PATH TO MANHOOD
Invest in your young men through a 9-month rite of passage for a group of dads and middle school sons.
- Develop strong bonds between dads and adolescent sons
- Teach young men lessons about life, manhood and faith
- Build volunteer pool of adult men for student ministry
- Create a fun experience that upcoming dads and sons will look forward to
Men's Events
KEY PROGRAM: MEN'S FIREPIT GATHERING
A monthly outreach event that draws men in and actually connects men to weekly groups and other involvement.
- Open to all men in the community and easy to invite
- Quick connection through food and fun
- Group discussion to simulate and entice further group involvement
Invest In Your Men. See Results In Your Church.
Purchasing the Manly Church Blueprint will be one of the best decisions you make for your church.
You'll become a church known for its appeal to men. And your men will become the spiritual leaders of their homes, church, and community!
How It Works
Here's how to implement the Manly Church Blueprint at your church:
Schedule a Call
Reach out to discuss if the Manly Church Blueprint is the right fit for your church.
Sign Up
Finalize 6-month partnership with Manhood Tribes, sign contract, and make payment.
Identify Staff & Volunteer Leaders
Choose a staff POC for bi-weekly check-ins and key volunteers to lead ministry efforts.
Schedule Weekend Service Kick-Off
Plan a weekend service to launch the Blueprint and get your church on board.
Begin Coaching and Implementation
Manhood Tribes schedules and conducts all coaching meetings with key volunteers to implement ministry efforts.
Meet Don Ross,
Creator of Manly Church Blueprint
Hey, I'm Don, the founder of Manhood Tribes, an organization dedicated to helping men build the life-changing brotherhood they've always hoped for.
I've served as a pastor and ministry leader for the past couple decades, and have led and worked with men in a wide variety of settings.
I've seen the good, bad and ugly of Christian men's ministry, and I've watched churches struggle to connect with men. Yet I still believe that churches are ideally positioned to make a lasting difference in men's lives.
I'm the author of the bestselling book How To Be a Man. I live in the Raleigh, NC area with my wife and two teenage sons.
Frequently Asked Questions
How involved do I need to be as a pastor/ministry leader?
How spiritually and relationally mature does a man need to be to lead one of these ministry efforts?
How much content will group and event leaders be responsible for?
How much coaching are key volunteers given to lead their efforts?
What happens after the partnership is over?
I'd like to ask more questions. Can I talk to someone in person?
Become a Church Where Men Thrive
