Empowering Men for Mission
Martin H. Granger
Founder and President
Faith in the Family International
Charlotte NC
February 16, 2010


“A disciple is someone called to live in Christ,
equipped to live like Christ, and sent to live for Christ.”
Patrick Morley, Pastoring Men

Do you understand the Masculine Context?

  • Space = Safety
  • Communicate Through Questions
  • Goal or Challenge-Oriented
  • Focus on Facts or Emotions (Linear processing)
  • Favor Rules over Relationship

Do you acknowledge the power of the Father Wound?

Do you recognize the feminization of Christianity?

  • The Erosion of Male Headship
  • The Absence of Servant Leadership
  • The Importance of Male Stewardship

Do you know what men Want?

  • “An adventure to live, a battle to fight, a beauty to rescue” . . .  John Eldredge
  • “A cause, a companion, a conviction” . . .  Patrick Morley

Do you know what men Need?

  • An Identity that bears the image of God
  • A Destiny that transcends the boundaries of human activity
  • A Legacy that endures, outlives them

Do you know who men follow? Leaders operating with:

  • Compelling Vision, Mission, Values
  • Humility  . . . love, grace, selflessness, integrity
  • High Goals – High Standards
  • Transparency/Openness

Do you want a Men’s Ministry or a Ministry to Men?

One is a program, the other is a mindset