About Us

    A Men’s Ministry is a fellowship of men in a parish or congregation designed to enrich their relationships with God and apply their faith to their daily lives.

    We have compiled a simple model and method with all the materials needed to launch a successful Men’s Ministry in your parish or congregation. The materials could be used as they are or we are available to explain the process from initial leadership development through launching the ministry to your parish/church community.

    How We Work

    A Men’s Ministry is a fellowship of men in a parish or congregation designed to enrich their relationships with God and apply their faith to their daily lives. We have compiled a simple model and method with all the materials needed to launch a successful Men’s Ministry.

    Understanding the
    Men’s Ministry Model

    Understanding the materials, methods and resources that make our model successful

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    Building Your
    Small Group

    Assembling a core leadership team and building sponsorship with men and clergy

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    Strengthening
    Your Ministry

    Allowing the Holy Spirit to work within your group to begin to expand your reach 

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    Meet Bob Saraceni, Men's Ministry Development Leader

    Meet Bob Saraceni- Men’s Ministry Development Leader
    Bob began his professional career in Financial Services technology, eventually moving to Human Resources recruitment including executive search, talent strategy and executive coaching. During his career he became interested in men’s faith journeys, specifically the intersection of faith within daily life.
     
    After leaving the corporate world Bob has spent the past fifteen years involved with men’s spirituality and helping to launch and develop Men’s Faith Sharing groups at a variety of parishes and congregations within Fairfield County, and beyond. The model offers men an opportunity to gather weekly for reflection and discussion on a variety of spiritual topics that tie scripture and prayer to their lived experience.
     
    Bob serves as a Retreat Director, Facilitator and Spiritual Director. He is trained in Ignatian Spirituality having completed Mercy Center of Madison’s Spiritual Direction Formation Program. He is also a member of Spiritual Directors International. Bob is available for one- on-one spiritual direction to all who are interested in deepening their relationship with God. He can be reached by phone at 203.919.0212 or, by email, bob@mensministryusa.com
     
    Bob and his wife Brenda have been married 34 years and live in Newtown CT since 2007. They have two children and the family is part of the Sacred Heart parish community in Southbury, Connecticut.

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    We believe the success is a movement of the Holy Spirit

    In less spiritual terms, the model works because men are starving for meaning in their lives. We now live in a society whose values are increasingly secular rather than Christian. Many men have few close male friends with whom they can discuss their faith and other important male issues in a meaningful way. For many men, church and their faith have become spectator sports. They may attend weekly Mass, but they never get around to pursuing spiritual fulfillment beyond Mass. Men are called to be spiritual animators in their families, the Church and the world. That is, one who provides or imparts life, interest, spirit and vitality. This kind of animation is greatly needed, and many men want and need assistance in developing these skills.

    Many men need help to:

    • Become what they’re capable of
    • Be inspired toward accountability in keeping these commitments
    • Commit to being true to these priorities
    • Realize their true priorities

    Our Video Says it All

    How inspiration and chance led to changing men’s faith lives and positively impacting their parish communities. This video captures the model and the methods we use in men’s ministry and continue to innovate and grow.

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    Our History

    In 2005, businessman John Ream, author of the book Velvet and Steal, came to St. Mary Church in Ridgefield, CT and gave an inspired talk on Effective Fathering and the importance of a Christian man’s responsibility for raising his son into a grounded Christian manhood. After the talk some of the men asked John his thoughts on the best way for them to keep the dialog going. His response was “Just do it through your Men’s Ministry”.

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