Sunday, February 11, 2018

Ideas For Energizing Christian Mens Conference

By Cynthia Morgan


Organizing an event for men is one of the most challenging tasks for ministries. Even getting them to attend is an even bigger challenge to start with. Successful conference hosts have shared their tips on how to spice a Christian mens conference. Review the ideas to see some that are effective and useful depending on scenario.

Organize activities similar to what scouts do. This could include communal activities and exclusive outdoor events. On an afternoon or weekend, take them off to a place where they need to find a way to a particular point. Also include puzzles for them to solve, either alone or in groups. In the process, they will bond and appreciate team work and the impact mission has on their immediate community. This will also keep them close to family.

Encourage them to share their skills. Men are born to want to help. Their skills is one of the best ways they can minister instead of sitting through the day and discussing ideas or listening to lectures. Take them to people within the community to need skills. They could also exchange the skills among themselves. They will feel valued and valuable to others around them. Many will volunteer in future once they discover the change that their skills can bring to the community.

Engage in sports. Men are natural lovers of sports. Engage them in a game and they will always turn up for your missions. The sports could involve improvisation of playing equipment and also involve children and people in the community. They begin to see as well as appreciate the kind of society they are living in.

Use the latest technology to facilitate virtual session only for men. This could include webinars, conference calls, social media contributions and other creative ways to make them participate. Ensure that the events are regular and take place at a convenient time for most of them who could be busy at work stations. They will always take up an event or activity that is most convenient.

Gadget based events are a crowd puller for men. It is natural for men to love and even be obsessed with gadgets. Gadgets give them a chance to outwit opponents and showcase their skills. It is also a way of tapping into the ability or professional training of men. Do not be surprised when such a project is taken up by the most silent church member who has never had an opportunity.

Involve dads in children events. Children have a lot of fun around their fathers, but the opportunities are rare. Create a children friendly environment where the guardians are men and not women. It is a chance for the dads to show what they can do. You will be surprised at the skills and level of concern that most fathers show to their children. It transforms their hearts towards mission and their community.

The participation of men in Christian conferences will depend on the nature of activities planned. A professional event planner will transform the participation of men in such events, leaving organizers satisfied with results obtained. New ideas will also emerge as you implement those proposed.




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