NCMM Summit Rendezvous ’08 Meeting Minutes November 11 – 13th 2008 Minneapolis, MN 1.

NCMM SummitRendezvous ’08

Meeting Minutes

November 11 – 13th 2008

Minneapolis, MN

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Tuesday, November 11th (PM)

Dinner and Fellowship

Welcoming comments from David Delk• History of NCMM• “We can do more – together”

Worship by Tim Lemmens

Comments from Bethel University Vice President Ralph Gustafson

Leary Gates welcome message• Area pastors and leaders will be attending on Thursday morning • “We need each other”

Plenary Session with Dr. Leith Anderson• Leading men – Battle of Gettysburg• Challenges of leadership• Leadership characteristics1. Figure out what you need to do…and do it!2. Live Christian. Lead with your vulnerability and transparency.3. Have mentors. Dead or alive, but know them well. 4. Leadership context – adapt to those that you lead.5. Cutting edge. Be the second wave – not first and not last.6. Trust in God for the long term. Be the Warren Buffet. The best ideas are in years 7 – 9.

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Tuesday, November 11th (PM)

Ministry Updates:Don Patterson CSB MinistriesDave Brown WACCM (Washington, D.C.)Bill Moyer National Fellowship of Catholic MenJohn Bishop Living by DesignRick Lindsay Encourage Men to PrayRod Handley Character that CountsChris Van Brocklin Men with a PurposeJeff Abramovitz Family Life/Campus Crusades for ChristLarry D’Apice Iron Sharpens IronJohn Mentus Men of Hope (Rhode Island)Art Remington Men at the CrossBill Terry IPHC Men’s MinistryMike Young Noble Warriors

Small group exercise: What one thing can NCMM do to make your ministry more effective? What one thing can you do to make NCMM more effective? (See slide 11)

Draft Ministry Plan (handout)

Small group prayer

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Wednesday, November 12th (AM)

David Delk Welcome. “There is no “them”. WE are it. It is up to us.”

Leary Gates BoldPath Life StrategiesNCMM – our 6th annual summitLive courageously – assessment of men’s ministry via survey

Ralph Gustafson Bethel UniversityWelcome to local area pastors and ministry leaders.

Session 1: Dr. Patrick Morley discusses his newest book, Pastoring Men•What do men want? What do men need?•Men are looking for your to lead them. Pastors have a huge influence.•The Great Commission: “Go and make disciples of men…”•Why are we here? Evangelism without discipleship is cruel.•How are men doing? What do men want? Cause. Companion. Conviction.•Most men think that money will solve their problems and that success will make them happy. Also that

they can have the best of “both” worlds.•What keeps men from getting what they want? What do men need?

Session 2: Dr. Patrick Morley on “The Senior Pastor is Key to Everything”•Three main findings/success factors: Vision. Determination. Sustainable strategy.•Small group breakout/discussion.

Prayers for the local pastors and ministry leaders.

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Wednesday, November 12th (PM)

Session 3: Dr. Patrick Morley discusses the No Man Left Behind model• Portal priority• Man code• Three strands of leadership• Wide/Deep continuum• Hurting men• The Engine• Create Value/Capture Momentum and Sustain Change

Next steps: Read Pastoring Men. Access Disciplemen.com for resources.

Small group discussion: What’s next for NCMM and Christian men’s movement?• Challenges and Opportunities• NCMM to denominational heads to broaden men’s ministry applications

A safe place for ministers to be ministered to.• Move to fully funded position to work expansion of NCMM• Men at NCMM love it so much and want to hold on to it – be careful not to squeeze it to death

Small group discussion/presentations:1. Field network/field ministry2. Membership drive/enhancements3. Serving denominations

Prayer and ministry to each other

Dinner and fun at the Mall of America

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Wednesday, November 12th (PM)

•Ministry Updates:Tom Cheshire Relevant Practical Ministry for MenKen Church Cornerstone Men’s Ministry (IPHC)James Steiner/Jim Grassi Men’s Ministry CatalystRick Kiekintveld Discover Life ResourcesDr. Chuck Stecker et al A Chosen GenerationRoy Abbott Focal Point MinistryLeary Gates BoldPath Life StrategiesPhil & Paul Downer Discipleship Network of AmericaChris Van Brocklin Iron Sharpens IronMike Pratt New Life ChurchBernie Ritterbush Life Coaching on DemandMarty Granger Stand in the Gap (WACCM)Chuck Schneider Ignite (CCN)Al Lenio Man in the Mirror

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Thursday, November 13th (AM)

Welcome – David Delk, Ralph Gustafson(Awesome) worship with Tim Lemmens

Plenary Session: Dr. Jay Barnes on “Men of God” (see handout)•What does it mean to be a man of God? Fruits of the spirit.•Traveling through life – character quality, vital friends and accountability.•Manage yourself – Be President vs. Do President. Know thyself. Marriage challenges.•“We are God’s plan to reach the world. There is no “Plan B”. “

Ministry Updates

David Delk – NCMM 2009 Assumptions•Members are the customer – not the church or the men.•Leverage and make more effective, the ministries at NCMM

NCMM should enhance and help what God has called each ministry to do. Self-interest is okay but seek Him first. Incubate new ministries. Connection between members and churches. Easier access to resources (ex: Disciplemen.com). Visibility for members and the cause of discipling men. Ex: each NCMM ministry could include the

NCMM name and logo along with their identify.

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Thursday AM, November 13th (con’t)

David Delk – NCMM in 20091. New Leadership team is formed to work with Board of Directors2. Monthly email newsletter3. Bi-monthly conference calls4. Incubate new ministries5. Revised due structure:• Different dues for different sized ministries:

$75 for individual/church/part-time ministries $150 for small to medium size ministries $300 for large ministries

6. Plan to recruit President and/or Executive Director7. Leaders conferences (1 or 2 like this?). Design Team meeting (make these initiatives a reality)8. No training super-conference currently planned

• Submit “what can NCMM do for me?” and “what I can do for NCMM?” (see summary slide 11)

• Event Survey

• Closing prayer and worship

Self select

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Small Group Case Studies/Group Discussions

• What services should NCMM provide its members?– Calendar/Regional map– Speakers bureau…bios/2-minute video– NCMM bulletin board and monthly e-newsletter– Web strategy– How-to’s, whereto-go-for _____ etc. (downloadable video ice-breakers)– Provide environment to build relationships– Valet parking at NCMM events

• How can NCMM help raise up more ministry leaders in the field?– Need national presence (such as Focus on the Family exposure)– Write and communicate “success stories” of members who have been able to get involved in ministry full or part-

time.– Intentionally reach out to other ages/demographics– Assemble start-up manual– Presence at other events/gatherings– Endorse men’s-related films, books, etc. (PR and marketing needed)– Partner with other ministries – women’s (MOPS), youth, etc.– “missionary” emphasis whose unreached people group is men– Name change?– Become a mission-sending agency – coaching and training strategies– Calling men into manhood– Ministry – Management – Money – Marketing strategies– “Recruiting conference” to be held on East coast in 2009 (Marty Grainger and Mike Young)

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• How can NCMM better serve denominations?– Help break control and fear issue – it is a MUST!– Establish anew the need for reaching men– Offer (free) services to [sic and] come to denominational events– Build relationships with denominational leaders (national and regional)– Break through the “blockage” to meet the real need– Bridging of resources– Receive the benefits– If in doubt or need of an enthusiastic response, call Bill Terry. Be sure you have unlimited long distance

calling. May God bless him and more like him!

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What can NCMM do for me? What can I do for NCMM? Written by: Provide a prayer / relational

covering for our ministry and for us personally

Provide regular updates and an NCMM-wide event calendar / news updates.

Waive any registration costs for attending any training that Men With a Purpose / WACMM organizes or sponsors

Stay focused on mentoring and don’t keep gravitating to expanding mission

Same “as is” Hold station

Just be a resource to use in my ministry to men

I will promote NCMM to local churches in my area, and put a link on my website.

Provide a safe, common place for fellowship and accountability

Provide references/contacts for workshops, speaking, etc

Coordinate worship and music Facilitate devotional moments

for gatherings

Jerrel GilliamJerrel@mosaicmin istryinc.com412-327-4142

As a denominational ministry, I’m able to connect NCMM ministries to Nazarenes who need/request help. Also, through website, make church leaders aware.

I’ll see if I’m also able to share database. If not, I can be a conduit to forward NCMM newsletters to leadership men’s ministries across our denomination (5,000 churches in US)

Marshall DukeChurch of the Nazarene


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Relationships – exchange of information

Use me where you will Chuck Schneider320-877-9090cmschneider@hcc tel.net

Help bring Life Coaching on Demand (or whatever we want to call it) into existence by:

Prayer Recommending/volunteering

expertise needed-Script writing-Video production/editing-Marketing-Technology – distance learning, social networking, etc.

Nominating initial disciple-making leaders and/or coaches for pilot groups

Do all I can to bring LCD into existence

Play a part in strategizing the advance of Vince’s success and for the involvement and growing success of every NCMM member.

Bernie Ritterbush

I need help meeting leaders of church and men’s ministry teams

Leadership

Set up an online speakers’ bureau

WACMM/Noble Warriors will sponsor 2009 conference in DC on how to start a 501c ministry as well as starting a regional coalition

What can NCMM do for me? What can I do for NCMM? Written by:

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Provide a database of member contact info

Provide a calendar of all events by NCMM ministries – who is doing what and where

Provide a prayer facilitator (NCMM could email a prayer response) and it would be distributed throughout (or could be a blog)

Be the gatherer, keeper, maintainer and distributor of the stuff on the other side of this card.

Help equip me to disciple men Train me in resources like NMLB,

Great Dad Mentor me from a more senior

ministry leader – invest in me.

I would be honored to be considered for any position to serve the member ministries

I would be available to discuss doing the NCMM monthly newsletter

Tom Cheshire217-622-4069

Create mentoring opportunities as I seek God’s open doors and pursue His calling on my life for full or part-time ministry

As a journalism major (but fairly low-tech) I can write, edit proofread, etc (detail-oriented stuff)

(time limited – would appreciate remuneration or employment if possible – see other side)

Ken ChurchKchurch777@earth link.net

A band of brothers Put NCMM logo on all our stuff Continue leadership conference –

good for building relationships and networks

Building lists of local, regional and national ministries and contacts

Work to open doors with denominations

Honestly not sure. CSB joined NCMM this year so I’m still evaluating how resources and my gifts can contribute.

I am wide open to considering possibilities within the context of ministry (CSM) limitations

Don PatersonCSB Ministries

Gives me a window to what is happening and relationships and fellowship with like-minded / hearted men

An opportunity to network in the Catholic market and share resources


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Help equip and encourage me to continue ministering to one man at a time

I can become a member and pray for and help local ministries in my area (ie: RPM Tom Cheshire)

Tom [email protected]

Encourage me Partner with me

Provide resources to members Pray

Help forward our ministry by promoting our events and resources

I can promote it at all my events. How about a bookstore to help all of us do that?

On Target Ministries

Build relationships with the membership

Connectivity Dan Erickson

Bless me with encouragement and prayers

Relationships

Use the email list of members for continuous encouragement

Get info from members to distribute their visions and purposes

Provide a high-quality newsletter with timely, practical info and make sure you provide links to all the current NCMM members.

Build a big list of all men’s ministry leaders nationwide

Honor the NCMM members in all you do. Highlight them in all you do. This will encourage others to become members as well.

If the timing was right, I would prayerfully consider being part of a task force or leadership team to help facilitate 2009 plans and beyond.

Rod [email protected]


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Seminar on intergenerational strategies that we will co-brand with ? and share (profits / revenues)

One thing needed – clear focus / track for intergenerational ministry on disciplemen.com.

I’ll help lead (the intergenerational track)

Chuck Stecker

“Keep on keeping on” Willing to work for NCMM whatever

John Mentus

Provide a west coast database of churches, former contacts, interested participants, etc.

We would be willing to serve on the board of directors and be a part of developing strategic goals

Jim Grassi OCM / MMC

Work to establish the NCMM brand in the public eye so that noting membership in NCMM on NW documents has value. I want this to be meaningful to NW and other ministries

I would love to be part of recruiting, training and resourcing new field ministries

Would also be interested in representing NCMM in my area at conferences, etc.

Mike Young

Encourage men to pray Promote members Consider prayer summit Embrace vision of National Day of

Prayer, etc.

Prayer covering for NCMM Text msg real time prayer for

speakers, events, ministry ops, etc.

Prayer partnership

Rick Lindsay

I would like to take our 24 hour to Impact conference to 2nd tier cities. Access to key pastors would be great

Board role Strategy development

Bold Path


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