📚 40 Things of Do in a Men's Ministry

40 Things of Do in a Men's Ministry

Coming up with fresh ideas for men’s ministry can be both exciting and overwhelming. Many leaders know the importance of reaching men, but when it comes to planning events, building discipleship pathways, or fostering community, the question quickly becomes: “Where do I even start?”

The truth is that no two men’s ministries look the same. Some thrive through adventure and activity. Others grow through small group discipleship, accountability, and service. The healthiest ministries usually blend all of these approaches, creating spaces where men can laugh, serve, pray, learn, and build authentic friendships while pursuing Christ together.

This guide offers 40 practical men’s ministry ideas—double the usual lists you’ll find. They’re organized across outreach, service, events, conferences, small groups, and discipleship so that your ministry can stay balanced and intentional. Whether you’re launching a brand-new men’s ministry or refreshing a long-standing program, these ideas will give you a foundation to help men connect with one another, grow in faith, and impact their families, churches, and communities.

40 Men’s Ministry Ideas to Build Community, Faith, and Impact

Outreach & Connection (1–10)

1. Sports Leagues – Organize basketball, softball, or soccer leagues open to men in the community.
2. Father-Son Tournaments – Host a father-son basketball or fishing tournament that encourages family bonding.
3. Neighborhood BBQs – Simple outdoor meals that make it easy to invite neighbors.
4. Car Shows or Motorcycle Rides – Many men love cars or bikes—turn it into an outreach event.
5. Career Networking Nights – Men connect over professional experience while sharing biblical principles of work.
6. Community Cookouts – Men do the grilling, invite families, and use it to connect with unchurched neighbors.
7. Adventure Days – Plan hiking, kayaking, or hunting trips with built-in devotional times.
8. Outdoor Movie Nights – Men host an open-air movie and discussion, creating a non-threatening invitation for neighbors.
9. Sports Viewing Parties – Gather for a big game, but also use halftime for a short testimony.
10. Skills Clinics – Free community workshops: car maintenance, home repairs, or financial basics.

Service & Mission (11–20)

11. Monthly Service Projects – Local park cleanups, food banks, or building wheelchair ramps.
12. Habitat for Humanity Partnerships – Help build homes while also building friendships.
13. Men’s Work Days – Yardwork, painting, or repairs for widows, single moms, or the elderly.
14. Church Maintenance Teams – Use men’s skills to maintain the church building.
15. Disaster Response Teams – Train men to be first responders for community needs.
16. Hospitality Teams – Parking, greeting, and ushering—helping men connect as they serve.
17. Prayer Teams – Men interceding specifically for church and community needs.
18. Mentoring in Schools – Volunteer in local schools, tutoring or mentoring young men.
19. Prison or Jail Ministry – Equip men to share Christ with inmates.
20. Community Partnerships – Collaborate with local charities (homeless shelters, crisis pregnancy centers, food pantries).

Events & Retreats (21–30)

21. Men’s Breakfasts – Regular gatherings with food, devotionals, and prayer.
22. Annual Men’s Retreat – Weekend getaways for renewal, worship, and fellowship.
23. Single-Day Conferences – Shorter teaching and worship events.
24. Sports-Themed Conferences – Mix competition with spiritual growth.
25. Leadership Conferences – Train men in leadership at church, home, and work.
26. Father-Son Retreats – Create intentional generational bonding moments.
27. Adventure Retreats – Camping, hiking, canoeing—with campfire worship and testimonies.
28. Workshops – Focus on practical themes: marriage, finances, fatherhood, leadership.
29. Men’s Worship Nights – Gather men for a time of music, prayer, and testimonies.
30. Annual Men’s Awards Night – Celebrate service, discipleship, and milestones in men’s lives.

Small Groups & Discipleship (31–40)

31. Bible Study Groups – Study books of the Bible or themes relevant to men.
32. Accountability Groups – Confidential groups focused on purity, finances, or spiritual growth.
33. Mentorship Groups – Pair older men with younger men for spiritual and life mentoring.
34. Service Groups – Teams dedicated to serving together monthly.
35. Hobby/Interest Groups – Hiking, fishing, cycling, or woodworking—using hobbies as discipleship platforms.
36. Financial Peace Groups – Teach stewardship, budgeting, and generosity.
37. Parenting Groups – Help dads navigate fatherhood with biblical principles.
38. Marriage Builder Groups – Equip husbands to lead their homes with love (Eph. 5:25).
39. Leadership Development Cohorts – Train men to lead ministries and disciple others (2 Tim. 2:2).
40. Prayer & Fasting Groups – Groups committed to interceding for revival in church and community.

Conclusion

Building a vibrant men’s ministry doesn’t depend on one big event or a perfect formula—it grows out of consistent opportunities for men to connect, serve, learn, and be transformed together in Christ. These 40 ideas are not meant to be a checklist but a toolbox. Some will fit your church’s culture right now; others may inspire future growth. The key is to stay flexible, prayerful, and intentional.

Remember, the ultimate goal is not just activity but transformation. When men find authentic brotherhood, when they step into service, when they learn to pray and lead in their homes, workplaces, and communities, the ripple effects reach far beyond the walls of the church. Families are strengthened, marriages are renewed, and communities are impacted with the love of Christ.

So don’t be afraid to start small. Choose one idea, gather a few men, and begin. Over time, with prayer and persistence, you’ll see what Proverbs 27:17 promises in action: “As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.”