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Disciples Men is a cooperative effort between the Office of Disciples Men and the Men’s Discipleship Council (formerly, General Conference of Disciples Men). The Office of Disciples Men (ODM) is led by Co- Directors: Greg Alexander and Alex Ruth.

Greg Alexander

Co-Director of Disciples Men

“Men’s ministry has been a passion of mine for over 30 years. From 1992 to 2004, as Associate Regional Minister for the Christian Church In Kentucky, I had the privilege of developing men’s ministry resources and working with ecumenical men’s leaders both nationally and internationally. My call to be the General Minister of Kentucky required that I place this vital ministry on the back burner…but my passion for this vital ministry never waned. I am so very grateful to have this opportunity to focus on men’s ministry once more as the new Director for Disciples Men. Rev. Alex Ruth, the new Associate Director for Disciples Men, and I promise exciting times ahead for Disciples’ men.”

God bless!

Alex Ruth

Co-Director of Disciples Men

“My passion for ministry to men stems from my own experiences of struggling to find, understand, and uncover my identity as a Christian man. I have benefited from many great examples of men who live out their faith and masculinity in different, yet life-giving ways. I have been blessed to serve as pastor of Marshfield Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) since 2006, and have worked with church leaders to develop ministry opportunities for the men of the church to grow and learn together. I am profoundly appreciative of the opportunity to work with Rev. Greg Alexander and the General Conference of Disciples Men as we grow and develop the vital ministry to men in our denomination, and especially in our local communities of faith. Truly, the future is bright for Disciples Men!”

Men’s Discipleship Council 

The Men’s Discipleship Council (MDC) is comprised of three men from each of the five geographic regional clusters, two representatives from the National Convocation, Obra Hispana, and North American Pacific/Asian Disciples and one representative from the Center of Indigenous Ministries. The Executive Committee consists of the President, President-elect, Secretary Treasurer, and three members-at-large. 

Our combined mission is to empower men to discover and fulfill their potential as servants of God. This, in turn, strengthens the witness of the total ministry of the church. 

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Resources

Weightlifters

Topic: Advocacy, BIble Study, Climate Change, Congregational Transformation, Continuing Education, Conversation Guide, Environment, Justice, Lay Leadership, Prayer, Retreat, Spiritual Disciplines, Theological Manna, Week of Laity, Youth Ministry · Curriculum, Devotional, Download, Handout, Toolkit, Video, Workshop · Jan 2025

By: DHM Mission, Advocacy, and Programs Team

This season in our churches, homes, and schools feels heavy, but our collective capacity to strengthen one another and our communities is great. We are an extension of our magnificent Creator--one who emboldens, loves, and heals us toward a world that is unlike empire. The Realm of God moves by the Spirit in all living things, cultivating justice and harmony one precious load of anointing at a time. It is imperative we lift up and carry the power of the Holy Spirit in refreshing ways. Our legions of lay leaders fortify the church for every season, especially those seasons that dare us to follow Jesus. “Weightlifters” provides you with enough development materials for monthly laity training over the next year. Let us lean into intentional conditioning and be well!

Thursdays in Black Summit: Session 2

Topic: Advocacy, BIble Study · Video · Nov 2024

Watch the Recording from the second session of the Thursdays in Black Summit! Join us as we participate in rich dialogue and intentional learning on Gender & Sexual Based Violence through the lens of Thursdays in Black! Together, we’ll learn how to partner in Breaking the Chains of gender and sexual based violence through deconstructing biblical narratives, testimony in action, social media’s influence on youth and ways to engage in violence prevention and anti-trafficking work.

Thursdays in Black Summit: Session 1

Topic: Advocacy, BIble Study · Video · Nov 2024

Join us as we participate in rich dialogue and intentional learning on Gender & Sexual Based Violence through the lens of Thursdays in Black! Together, we’ll learn how to partner in Breaking the Chains of gender and sexual based violence through deconstructing biblical narratives, testimony in action, social media’s influence on youth and ways to engage in violence prevention and anti-trafficking work.

The Jesus Way

Topic: Congregational Transformation, Lay Leadership, Men's Ministry · Curriculum, Devotional, Toolkit · Jan 2022

By: Greg Alexander and Alex Ruth

The Jesus Way ministry is built on several core beliefs: 1) Each man is uniquely gifted by God; 2) God established relational principles and priorities foundational to the life God wills for each individual; 3) Each man is the center of his own “realm of influence.” Within this realm, he influences the lives of those around him. His influence can build up or tear down those within his realm; 4) As one who has confessed Jesus as Lord and Savior, each man holds citizenship in the realm of God; 5) Jesus shows us the way to live into those relational principles and priorities that build up rather than tear down as citizens in the realm of God.

Experience

Under the Experience tab you will find Videos and Multimedia productions from/featuring Disciples Men.

Additional Video Resources from Disciples Men

Thursdays in Black Summit: Session 2

Topic: Advocacy, BIble Study · Video · Nov 2024

Watch the Recording from the second session of the Thursdays in Black Summit! Join us as we participate in rich dialogue and intentional learning on Gender & Sexual Based Violence through the lens of Thursdays in Black! Together, we’ll learn how to partner in Breaking the Chains of gender and sexual based violence through deconstructing biblical narratives, testimony in action, social media’s influence on youth and ways to engage in violence prevention and anti-trafficking work.

Disciples Men Podcast

Engage

Under the Engage tab you’ll find a full list of Upcoming and Past Events from Disciples Men.

Past Events

Thursdays in Black Summit Day 1

Date: November 13, 2024 1:00 pm – November 13, 2024 2:30 pm (Eastern)

Location: Online Via Zoom

Organizer: Disciples and UCC Thursdays in Black Team

Program: Christian Education & Faith Formation, Disciples Men, Disciples Women’s Ministries, Justice & Advocacy

Thursdays in Black Summit Day 2

Date: November 20, 2024 1:00 pm – November 20, 2024 2:30 pm (Eastern)

Location: Online Via Zoom

Organizer: Disciples and UCC Thursdays in Black Team

Program: Christian Education & Faith Formation, Disciples Men, Disciples Women’s Ministries, Justice & Advocacy