The Master’s Craftsmen
Designed to develop Godly men who will leave a lasting heritage for future generations, The Master’s Craftsmen program is a twelve-lesson study that examines the stages of masculine development from boy to man, man to husband, husband to father, and father to patriarch. This study helps deal with the often perplexing, below-the-surface issues in men’s lives.
The Master’s Craftsmen program exists to develop men of God who will become strong men, husbands, fathers and patriarchs, leaving a lasting heritage for future generations.
Our Strategy
Define masculinity using Scripture
- Encourage and assist men to examine their hearts and to struggle with the core issues of life through
-Understanding their value, identity and purpose as men
-Sharing their hearts honestly together
-Providing accountability to one another
- Produce and provide biblically-based material and programs that will meet the relational needs and issues of men
- Train and equip men to disciple one another in promoting a deeper commitment to and dependency on God
This 12-lesson study guide is designed for small groups and/or one-on-one discipleship.
A Leader’s Guide is available to assist in teaching the lessons.
LESSON TITLES
Lesson 1: Essence of a Patriarch (View an exclusive preview here)
Men explore the stages of development – from boy to patriarch – and the significant impact a patriarch can have on future generations.
Lesson 2: Separation from Parents
Once a male has developed into manhood, he must separate from his parents, both physically and emotionally, in order to be fully used by God
Lesson 3: Affirmation
Men will discover the father’s role in developing his son’s inner core in order to prepare him to be a man of God.
Lesson 4: The Unaffirmed Man
This lesson examines the emptiness that results when a person’s identity, value and purpose are not affirmed and how that ultimate affirmation comes from God alone.
Lesson 5: Moving through the Darkness
God created man to reflect His movement toward having meaning and purpose. Participants will examine why men do not move the way God intended and what it takes to make godly movement.
Lesson 6: Becoming Men of Courage
Often confusion that surrounds and permeates life must be confronted – something men are hesitant to do. This lesson explores why men tend to avoid confusion and gives some insights into handling it when it happens.
Lesson 7: Man as a Priest
Men will discover the true meaning of priesthood and how it applies to their role within the family.
Lesson 8: The Priest – Examining the Fire Within
What is the priestly significance of fire? During this lesson, the issue of why men do not serve as priests in their home or pursue spiritual matters will be addressed.
Lesson 9: Man – The Warrior
This lesson will help men defend righteousness in their lives and in the lives of their family members by encouraging them to use the Word of God as an offensive weapon against Satan.
Lesson 10: Man – The Lone Sheep
Participants will learn that asking another man for help is not a sign of weakness but, rather, a sign of godly masculinity.
Lesson 11: Man as a Covenant Friend
Men will tackle the issue of friendship in this lesson. What is involved in establishing and maintaining a close friendship as well as the fears that often hinder a close trusting friendship will be looked at.
Lesson 12: Man and His New Identity
During this final lesson, men will explore the process God uses to equip man to be used by Him.