How to Build a Life-Changing Men's Ministry: Bringing the Fire Home to Your Church (Paperback)

~ Steve Sonderman (Author) "I can still smell the summer of 1976..." (more)

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"Steve Sonderman knows how to motivate and mobilize the men of the local church for the Master."

Stuart Briscoe

Senior pastor Elmbrook Church

"Finally! I have been looking for this book for years. No church can ignore this book. No seminary student should graduate without reading it. Full of realistic insights and practical suggestions, it's a much needed message and a refreshing read."

Howard G. Hendricks

Distinguished Professor

Chairman Center for Christian leadership

Dallas Theological Seminary

The past few years have brought a God-sent explosion of opportunities for men to grow spiritually. Large meetings, weekend retreats, urban and overseas mission projects lead men to want more: What can men in a local church or fellowship do week in and week out to grow into what God wants them to be?

As one of only a handful of full-time men's pastors across the country, Steve Sonderman is on the leading edge of local church ministry to men. How to Build A Life-Changing Men's Ministry overviews the nuts and bolts of putting together a men's ministry that works. It provides both inspiration and expert guidance for men who want to bring the fire home.

STEVE SONDERMAN is Associate Pastor for Men's Ministry at Elmbrook Church in Brookfield, Wisconsin. He consults widely with churches from a range of denominations in developing local men's ministries.

From the Back Cover

The Leading Book on Men's Ministry Basics For nearly twenty years Steve Sonderman has been in the trenches week after week, working with men in his church and around the world. He knows what it takes to create a vibrant, enduring ministry to men. And in this book--newly revised and expanded--he reveals proven ways to reach today's men, including how to: Plan strategically Build effective leadership Develop healthy small groups Motivate and mobilize your men Whether you are starting a men's ministry from scratch, or wanting to jump-start an established program, this book provides the inspiration and practical ideas necessary to take your ministry to the next level and beyond. "The architecture described in How to Build a Life-Changing Men's Ministry, if followed closely, will produce bushels of leaders for your church. I have used these principles myself at Saddleback with great results." --Kenny Luck, Pastor of Men, Saddleback Church "No church can ignore this book. No seminary student should graduate without reading it. Full of realistic insights and practical suggestions, it's a much-needed message and refreshing read." --Howard G. Hendricks, Distinguished Professor, Dallas Theological Seminary

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Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Bethany House (May 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1556618115
• ISBN-13: 978-1556618116
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #101,573 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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33 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars For Pastors and men's ministry leaders - BUILD IT., April 21, 1999

By	Mark A. Franjione "franji1" (the mountains of East Tennessee, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book shows that if you let God build it (your church's Men's Ministry), they will come. Mr. Sonderman gives practical steps to BUILDING a men's ministry. No, it doesn't start with getting the men fired up at a Promise Keepers rally. He first talks about why your church needs to be ministering to men (not just "have" a men's ministry). He parallels building a men's ministry team like you would any other type of team - looking for qualities in the type of team members along with the specific roles to fill. But Mr. Sonderman puts this process in the proper context of building a team to serve, not lead. Every step of the way he emphasizes prayer. But he also shows why having a "marketing survey" will help you target your ministry. Not just "Why's" but he also the "How's", showing real world examples of these surveys, along with exercises, a list of 15 great special events, et. al. Even if you have a thriving men's ministry, this book will help you fill in the gaps that may be missing or maybe refocus it on better, more eternal things.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Essential book for lay or ordained ministry builders, March 12, 2007

By	Rik Goodell (Marin, CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I am just another Jesus-follower, but one led with a passionate heart to help grow men to be leaders and disciples and relationship builders. So, I'm brand new to the concept of building a ministry to men. You might keep that in mind as you value my input.

I found this book essential. It not only informed me of areas I had not considered but it lays out direction in terms of suggestions for getting the first step and more advanced steps in developing a men's ministry. Mr. Sonderman builds an inspiring case, frequently referencing scripture, and then tells you how to go get it going.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good Recipe for Men's Ministry building Process, March 13, 2007

By	Harold C. Nomann "process simplicity" (Kingman, AZ United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Too often church work is done by trial and error. Sonderman's book gives a plan for building good ministry. It is similar to what you would expect an archetect to do when you want a house built.