{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"GA Baptist Discipleship","title":"Episode 140: Reaching and Discipling Men with Keith Boggs and Kevin McKoy","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2447,"description":"This podcast episode featured Scott Sullivan hosting a discussion with Keith Boggs and Kevin McKoy about reaching and discipling men in churches. Keith, president of Real Momentum Men's Ministry, shared insights about churches doing events well but missing opportunities to create clear pathways for men to move from attendance to active discipleship. Kevin, discipleship pastor at First Baptist Villa Rica, emphasized the importance of authentic relationships, personal invitations, and moving men from isolation to brotherhood through small groups and service opportunities. The conversation covered practical steps for helping men transition from consumers to leaders, including the need for relational leadership, personal spiritual growth, and faithfulness in family leadership before taking on public ministry roles. Both speakers stressed that men are hungry for real relationships and biblical truth, and that churches should focus on building simple, reproducible pathways rather than complicated programs.\nScott will send the 12-month sample men's ministry plan to any leaders who email ssullivan@gabaptist.org.\nCollaboration\nIntentionally create clear next steps and pathways for men after events, moving them from attendance to biblical community and service roles. \nEmphasize personal invitations and relational leadership when forming men's small groups and discipleship environments. \nCelebrate faithfulness, service, and spiritual growth—not just attendance numbers—to encourage men toward deeper discipleship and leadership. \nProvide simple, reproducible discipleship steps for men, focusing on personal spiritual disciplines, relational health, and leadership in the home before public ministry. \nEncourage and equip men to lead spiritually in their homes before seeking public leadership roles. \nRegularly survey men in their ministries to better understand needs and foster personal connection. \nGive men early ownership and responsibility in ministry, with appropriate...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/zNKX3icnJ47p9LBPU6AxotTfzrzOS3CL0lQn3dy79Aw/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzEyOTY2LzE2Njgx/MDIxODMtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}