Men's & Women's Ministry Resources
Churches often program based on gender, having a men's ministry for the adult male population of the church and a women's ministry for the females. These ministries can provide effective means of discipling or mentoring men and women based on their unique needs and life experiences.
Click on a tab below to view a list of resources related to either men's ministry or women's ministry.
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Men's Ministry
Articles:
- 7 Keys for Accountability Group Success for Men
- Four Critical Needs of Men
- Men's Ministry: Waking the Sleeping Giant
- Mentoring by Older Men
- Three ways to engage young men in your ministry
- Top Secrets for Growing a Men's Group
Books:
- Brothers! Calling Men into Vital Relationships by Geoff Gorsuch
- Effective Men's Ministry: The Indispensable Toolkit for Your Church by Phil Downer, ed.
- How God Makes Men: 10 Epic Stories. 10 Proven Principles. One Huge Promise for Your Life by Patrick Morley
- How to Build a Life-Changing Men's Ministry: Practical Ideas and Insights for Your Church by Steve Sonderman
- How to Disciple Men (Short and Sweet): 45 Proven Strategies from Experts on Ministry to Men by Jay Payleitner
- Men of Courage: God's Call to Move Beyond the Silence of Adam by Dr. Larry Crabb
- Men of Influence: The Transformational Impact of Godly Mentors by Bill Hendricks, Howard Hendricks (revised ed. of As Iron Sharpens Iron)
- Men's Ministry in the 21st Century: The Encyclopedia of Practical Ideas by Group Publishing
- Men's Ministry Volunteer Handbook by Eric Jaqua
- No Man Left Behind: How to Build and Sustain a Thriving Men's Ministry in Your Church by Patrick Morley, David Delk, Brett Clemmer
- Pastoring Men: What Works, What Doesn't, and Why it Matters Now More Than Ever by Patrick Morley
- The Man in the Mirror: Solving the 24 Problems Men Face by Patrick M. Morley
- The Measure of a Man by Gene A. Getz
- Why Men Hate Going to Church by David Murrow
Resources:
Women's Ministry
Articles:
- 5 Reasons for Mentoring in Women's Ministry
- 9 Guidelines for Women's Bible Study
- Creative Childcare Ideas for Small Group
- Four Ways to Keep Women Plugged into Bible Study
- How Do You Measure Success in Women's Ministry?
- How to Lead Women in Different Seasons of Life
- Ideas for Childcare and Women's Ministry
- Is Your Women's Ministry Becoming a Women's Club?
- How To Start A Women's Bible Study Group
- Mentoring by Older Women
- Why Your Women's Ministry Needs Grandmothers
Books:
- Building an Effective Women's Ministry: Develop a Plan - Gather a Team - Watch God Work by Sharon Jaynes
- Comforting Women in Crisis by Group Publishing
- Designing Effective Women's Ministries by Jill Briscoe
- Designing Your Women's Ministry: A Step-by-Step Planning Guide by Group Publishing
- 5 Leadership Essentials for Women: Developing Your Ability to Make Things Happen by Linda Clark
- Fresh Ideas for Women's Ministry: Creative Plans and Programs that Really Work! by Diana Davis
- Leading Women to the Heart of God by Lysa TerKeurst
- Leading Women Who Wound: Strategies for an Effective Ministry by Sue Edwards, Kelley Mathews
- New Doors In Ministry To Women by Mathews Edwards
- Release Your Potential: Using Your Gifts in a Thriving Women's Ministry by Elizabeth Inrig
- Rethinking Women's Ministry: Biblical, Practical Tools for Cultivating a Flourishing Community by Cyndee Ownbey
- Shepherding a Woman's Heart: A New Model for Effective Ministry to Women by Beverly White Hislop
- Spiritual Mothering : The Titus 2 Model for Women Mentoring Women by Susan Hunt
- Transformed Lives: Taking Women's Ministry to the Next Level by Chris Adam
- What Happens When Women Say Yes to God by Lysa TerKeurst
- Women Mentoring Women: Ways to Start, Maintain, and Expand a Biblical Women's Ministry by Vickie Kraft
- Women's Ministry Guide by Focus on the Family
- Women's Ministry in the 21st Century: The Encyclopedia of Practical Ideas by Group Publishing
- Women Reaching Women: Beginning and Building a Growing Women's Ministry by Chris Adam
- Women's Retreats: A Creative Planning Guide by Sue Edwards
- Word-Filled Women's Ministry: Loving and Serving the Church ed. by Gloria Furman, Kathleen Nielson
Resources:
- Bible Study Book - Lifeguide: Women of the New Testament by Phyllis J. LePeau
- Bible Study Book - Lifeguide: Women of the Old Testament by Gladys Hunt
- Bible Studies for Women - Books & DVDs
- Bibles for Women
- This Means Love: Service Projects for Women Who Want to Make a Difference by Group Publishing
- Women of Faith Site
- Women's Ministry Network Site
May God take your church's men's and women's ministries beyond mere programming and entertainment to truly meeting each gender's unique needs in ways that disciple and mentor them in their walk with our Lord.
You might also be interested in these adult-related ministry resources:
- Adult Ministry Resources
- Family Ministry Resources
- Parenting Resources
- Pre-Marital, Weddings, & Marriage Resources
- Workplace Resources