In a large multi-campus church, it’s easy to feel like you’re just one face in the crowd. Yet God often does His greatest work not in the big gatherings, but through one-on-one connections. When men reach out to other men with intentionality, humility, and the love of Christ, lives are changed, families are restored, and communities are strengthened.
1. Start With Authentic Relationships
Men are often hesitant to open up about faith, struggles, or personal challenges. That’s why authenticity matters. Proverbs 27:17 reminds us, “As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.” Before preaching, start by listening. Grab coffee, play a round of golf, or join a pickup basketball game. Let the relationship form naturally—and let your life be the witness.
2. Share Your Story, Not Just Scripture
Many men don’t need a lecture; they need to hear how God has made a difference in your life. Share honestly about your struggles, doubts, and the way Christ met you in them. Revelation 12:11 tells us that believers overcome “by the blood of the Lamb and the word of their testimony.” Your story may be the bridge that leads another man to Christ.
3. Create Brotherhood in Small Groups
In a multi-campus church, small groups create the sense of family men crave. Invite men to a men’s breakfast, a Bible study, or even a service project. Once they experience brotherhood, discipleship follows. Jesus Himself modeled this by calling twelve men to walk closely with Him (Mark 3:14).
4. Serve Shoulder-to-Shoulder
Men often connect more easily while doing, not just talking. Organize service opportunities—building homes, mentoring youth, helping with church setup. Shared work builds trust, and trust opens the door to spiritual conversations. As Galatians 5:13 says, “Serve one another humbly in love.”
5. Be Bold in Invitation
Sometimes, all it takes is a simple ask. Invite a coworker to church. Invite a neighbor to your men’s group. Invite a friend to read the Gospel of John together. Andrew in John 1:41–42 didn’t preach a sermon—he simply told his brother, “We have found the Messiah,” and brought him to Jesus.
6. Model Christ-Centered Leadership at Home
Men who lead their families in prayer, in worship, and in love become a powerful testimony. Ephesians 5:25 calls husbands to love their wives as Christ loved the church. When men see Christ making a difference in another man’s home life, they are more open to exploring faith themselves.
Final Word
Reaching other men doesn’t require a pulpit, a seminary degree, or a leadership title. It requires availability, authenticity, and a willingness to share the hope we have in Christ. In a church of thousands across multiple campuses, one man’s faithful witness can change the eternal destiny of another man—and that ripple effect can spread across families, communities, and generations.
Rob Stutzman is an Elder at Grace Chapel. Attending since 2003, Rob and his wife Beth reside in Lexington, and have two adult children, Andrew and Emily, living in the Boston area. Rob has been a Christ follower since 1973 and works with others to deepen their knowledge and appreciation of the spiritual life God gives us each day.
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