My Church held its' annual meeting last night. My Pastor announced that my Church would be doing more in the way of women's ministry.
One critical need they believe needs to be made is the need for single women, as expressed by some single, women within the Church to be connected to other women and when possible in family situations. The idea is that women feel that are disconnected and do not have good options to connect , that they are likely to fall into self-harming choices.
I do admit, it would be good for disconnected men who feel that they need better options. Yet, No one, I'm guessing really feels any calling to address this need with a desire and intention to resolve it.. The Women's initiative is good and a blessing, Praise God for it indeed!
Yet, I know that wanting to be valued appreciated and special and given personal attention by someone who wants you to know that you are cherished and connected can be a male need as well.
- Johnny-
There already is a strong men's ministry in our Church, Johnny, led by our two male pastors and many volunteer group leaders, with groups meeting every day of the week.
ReplyDeleteThere are some issues that are best discussed with members of the same sex, and that's why it's important to have women on staff who are dedicated to ministering to other women.
Paul. I think this initiative is Godly and Marvelous. Yet, We do have men who feel lonely and disconnected as well. Men who often feel that unless its a formal Church event that they are not REALLY invited to the party.
ReplyDeleteThere have been times in the past and STILL presently when I am one of these men. Late nights and weekends can feel v very isolated alone and lonely to me. There are few men who would call a friend at 3 in THE AM just needing to chat. They know it will be a resented imposition.
Yes, There are men to talk to at Church- Good Men!- I still not sure that the need has been made as those who have this need would like it to be met.
- Johnny -