As I am helping to prepare for this Sunday's worship focus on men and their participation in the life of the church, I am reminded of some troubling statistics from the church for men website.- Most churches are comprised of a 61/39 percentage split between women and men, men being the lower of the percentages.
- This Sunday, 25% of married church going women will worship without their husbands.
- Midweek church activities are comprised of mostly women. (70-80%)
- Over 70% of boys who are being raised in church will abandon it in their teens or twenties.
- Fewer than 10% of U.S. churches are able to establish or maintain a vibrant men's ministry.
Most of the research that I have seen on the reason for this significant disparity is due to the following reality: While men tend to thrive on opportunities for adventure and being involved in risk-taking experiences, churches tend to play it too safe for most men's tastes.
One of the big changes that Faith Community has made recently is an emphasis on adult mission trips which provide risk-taking opportunities in the name of Christ.
What are some other risk-taking ministries and adventures in the name of Christ that the church can offer that will help more men feel connected and needed in the life of the church?
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