Why Men in the Church Matter (EP. 247)

Men of Iron Podcast

Support our mission to change a culture, one man at a time – https://menofiron.org/donate In today's episode, we're kicking off a new series called The Church Needs Men Series, exploring the vital role of men in ministry. Paul Andrulonis, Associate Pastor at Sailors Union Grace Church in Maryland, joins us for Week 1. Growing up in a ministry family, Paul shares insights on why men are called to lead, serve, and live with purpose in the church. He emphasizes, “We must focus on people, not just the work,” and how essential it is for men to disciple and train others in their faith. Men have a unique calling to lead, care for families, and take steps of faith—even when it’s uncomfortable. Often, men are hesitant because they fear vulnerability and the costs of leadership, but Jesus emulated for us what servant leadership looks like. Paul discusses how culture increasingly downplays the importance of men, but the church must counter this by affirming men’s roles and encouraging them to step up. "Men are an integral part of the church and it's important for us to focus on them." A crucial part of men's ministry is mentorship and identifying who can mentor and disciple and who needs mentorship. For young men, having godly mentors to answer hard questions and help navigate life stages—from new jobs to marriage and fatherhood—is invaluable. Church leaders play an essential role in identifying men who need discipleship. Young men looking for more mature leaders is important but godly men looking for young men to mentor is just as important. We need to think through the lends of who can disciple me and who can I disciple. It has to be that reciprocation of discipleship, that's what Jesus emulated while he was here. That is a huge part of men's ministry, being discipled and discipling others. Discipleship and mentorship never ends, it is a lifestyle. As we continue this series, we’ll explore how a lifestyle of mentorship and discipleship not only builds stronger men but a stronger church. Stay tuned for Week 2 of the The Church Needs Men Series. If you are looking to take the next step in your faith journey, let us be a resource for you, contact us today – menofiron.org/contact-us You can now watch the Men of Iron Podcast on YouTube – www.youtube.com/@men_of_iron. Listen to the Men of Iron Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Subscribe, listen and share! Find out more at menofiron.org/podcast Regardless of where you are in your journey, we have the tools and experiences for you. We provide one-to-one coaching, small group, and retreat curriculum. To know God is an adventure, and we are calling all men to conquer the mountain ahead of us. Check out our Free Resources here menofiron.org/basecamp-free/ To find a mentor or mentor another man visit menofiron.org/thesummit-mentorship/ For Retreat Resources visit menofiron.org/programs/eq-elite/ For Small Group Resources visit menofiron.org/theclimb/thepitch/