For years I’ve wondered why men’s ministry programs don’t work for most men. It’s a mystery – there is some absolutely fabulous men’s curriculum out there, packed with great Bible teaching. Yet almost every church that launches a men’s program meets with failure. The men just don’t seem interested. Here are the facts:

• The vast majority of men’s programs die within two years of launch.
• Fewer than ten percent of churches offer any ongoing ministry to men at all.
• Those churches that do offer men’s ministry programs often see very low rates of participation – particularly among men under age 40.
• Major national men’s ministry organizations are shrinking in size and influence.

After talking to men’s ministry experts around the globe, two things became clear:
1) the majority of men show little interest in our current models of men’s ministry, and
2) if we are going to make disciples of men, we need a new approach.
Or maybe an ancient one.

The Band of Brothers is a group of men that are committed to :

1. The Lordship and Leadership of Jesus in our personal lives
2. Each other, our motto is “No man left behind” We are committed one another spiritual growth and welfare
3. To develop a Code of honour, Conduct that is honouring, and a Character that inspires people and honours God.
4. A safe place to share, and support each other in our spiritual journey
5. To fulfil Jesus' great commission: and to be used by God to disciple another man.

18 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” Matthew 18:29

You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. 2 And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to FAITHFUL MEN who will also be qualified to teach others.3 Join with me in suffering, like a good soldier of Christ Jesus. 4 No one serving as a soldier gets entangled in civilian affairs, but rather tries to please his commanding officer.  Timothy 2:2-4

Band of Brothers is a discipleship structure based on the very first Christian men’s group: 

Jesus and the twelve. Men’s League develops twelve men at first, and then expands to seventy-two. Men’s League not only delivers powerful teaching, it also gives men personal coaching and a structure that keeps them engaged. Band of Brothers is built around the metaphor of a modern sports league, but its methods are as old as Christianity itself.
It’s an ever-evolving model that combines the best practices of today’s leading men’s ministries with the ancient structure Jesus modelled for us.