Several alumni of the “As I Am” weekend have asked for ideas on how to invite their friends or family members to attend the weekend. The first step is to involve God in the process through prayer. Ask Him to guide and direct you to those who He knows will benefit from the experience. Then, here are several ideas to consider as conversation starters:
· Men connect more easily while doing something – so take a buddy to lunch, ask a guy friend to help you with a project on your car or house, or find a service need in your congregation and invite a man or two to help you as you serve and then look for openings to start a conversation about your weekend experience at “As I Am”
· One idea for starting a discussion - A short time ago I participated in a men’s weekend that had a huge positive impact in my life. I came home energized, centered and more clear on my goals and desires to step forward in ……(fill in the appropriate words such as with my life, my family, my marriage, my relationships, or with my career). I would love to invite you to consider that weekend experience. There is an introductory Open House on (fill in the date) and several men will share their experiences, answer questions, and give an overview of the weekend. Could I text or email you some information on the weekend and the Open House?
· Another approach might be - Man, life gets challenging sometimes….when I am in one of those times I lean on some things I learned during a men’s weekend that has made a big difference in how I handle these challenges. I learned a lot about emotions, how I can chose to react to tough situations, and how to step back and more clearly see what may be happening. If that sounds interesting to you , I would love to invite you to consider that weekend experience. There is an introductory Open House on (fill in the date) and several men will share their experiences, answer questions, and give an overview of the weekend. Could I text or email you some information on the weekend and the Open House?
· A possible introduction could be this -I’ve often wondered why women talk so easily about emotions, life stuff and yet its not something many guys ever discuss. I’ve been learning more about how men develop and can recognize their emotions and its been eye opening and helpful. I attended a men’s weekend about masculine identity and using Jesus Christ as a model and then learned about emotions and how I can recognize them and express them in ways that help me instead of bottling everything up until I feel like I may explode. Do you ever feel that way? If that sounds interesting to you , I would love to invite you to consider that weekend experience. There is an introductory Open House on (fill in the date) and several men will share their experiences, answer questions, and give an overview of the weekend. Could I text or email you some information on the weekend and the Open House?
Throughout the process of connecting with and inviting your brothers to consider the weekend, make sure God is a part of your thoughts and efforts. Not every man will respond with interest, but at least you can have a good conversation that may lead to additional understanding and connection. Step forward and onward!
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