When Rich started in ministry, his focus was behind the scenes in a supportive role.
In 2006, he reached out to the organization behind the EQUIP Christian Worker’s Conference in Peoria, Illinois, telling them, “I’m not a pastor, speaker, or anything, but would you mind if I proposed a workshop about ministry to men?”
They immediately agreed, invited him to begin attending their monthly meetings, and in 2007 Rich presented both “Why Ministry to Men? Fish for Men, Change the World!” and an additional topic that has shaped his worldview for over two decades – Vegetables of the Spirit.
Rich welcomes the opportunity to share with groups of any size or background (men, women, co-ed) or events (breakfast, lunch, retreat, evening, Sunday service), as his schedule allows.
Ministry, writing, and speaking is currently in addition to his full-time job of 30+ years.
Available Topics
Forgotten Fruit of the Spirit
(featuring Vegetables
of the Spirit)
Rich’s primary, and favorite message, it takes a broader look at the virtues the Holy Spirit develops in the lives of a Christ-follower, both those churches tend to like (Fruit) and those they do not (Vegetables) and the variety of connections between the two.
Rich recommends a pre-meeting to discuss areas of focus of most interest to your group.
Resist the BAIT,
Avoid the Trap (Pornography, but applicable to any addiction)
Optional additional screening of Music for the Soul’s documentary, “Somebody’s Daughter”
Note: While pornography is called as “Every Man’s Battle,” this topic is not one just for men. Presentation can be shared with slight modifications for an audience of men, women, or mixed.
The Rest of the
Bible Story
You taught your young children the Bible stories, but what have you done since? Is their impression of the Bible still based on bright colored, cardboard pages of My First Bible? Will their God be able to address the issues in their life through their teen yards and into adulthood?
Why Ministry to Men?
Fish for Men,
Change the World!
With limited resources, churches can’t do everything for everybody, but why should men not be an afterthought monthly breakfast? Rich’s past work with national ministries such as Promise Keepers and Man in the Mirror along with his own local and regional ministry efforts show how men’s discipleship can help all areas of church.
Originally set up as a workshop for a Christian Worker’s Conference, this is also a great kickoff for a church as they look to launch or reset their ministry to men.
Want to learn more?
Contact Rich to book him to speak at your next conference or seminar