The book your group goes through
Intentional Discipleship
Leveraging Your Influence for God's Kingdom
For men who disciple men
Leveraging your influence for eternal impact
A practical guide from over 25 years of leading men’s discipleship groups.
Leading Men
A Practical Guide to Intentional Discipleship
By Todd Cox
Leading Men: A Practical Guide to Intentional Discipleship is an impactful guide tailored for those who desire to build stronger faith and leadership traits in men. With over 25 years of experience, Todd Cox delivers practical insights and strategies to effectively lead discipleship groups.
Written to men
Men are different
“Men become men in the presence of other men.”
Men grow differently than women, and they need to be led differently. Leading Men is written to men who want to disciple other men: how men think, what holds them back, and how to lead them to become spiritual leaders.
This book addresses the critical need for strong spiritual mentors in today's challenging world, providing readers with the tools to foster growth, accountability, and genuine spiritual leadership among men. Whether starting a new group or seeking to enhance an existing one, this book is an essential resource for cultivating impactful spiritual leaders.
From Chapter 3
Eight things about men
To keep in mind as you lead them.
- 1Winning at Work and Home
- 2Men are Compartmentalized
- 3Men Struggle with Passivity
- 4Men Communicate Better Shoulder-to-Shoulder
- 5Men Like to be Challenged
- 6Pitfalls for Men
- 7Key Relationships
- 8Accountability
Inside the book
It walks you through it
Focusing on the leader
- 1Why I Disciple MenWhat discipleship is, and why every follower of Jesus is called to make disciples.
- 2Understanding Your RoleSpiritual fathering: build the relationship, set the example, train, hold accountable, pray, and prepare them for the future.
- 3Understanding MenEight things about men to keep in mind as you lead them.
- 4Be IntentionalKnow where each man is, where you are taking him, and lead on purpose.
- 5Two QuestionsWho is your Master? What is your Mission?
Understanding the process
- 6The ProcessThe Intentional Discipleship process, the weekly meeting, and how to adapt it to your group.
- 7Laying the Foundation on God's WordBible reading, Scripture memory, and journaling.
- 8PrayerModeling prayer, praying for your men, and teaching them to pray.
- 9AccountabilityWhy men need it, how to build trust, and questions to ask.
- 10Monthly FocusThe books and topics that shape each month.
- 11Passing the BatonEquipping men to lead, so the men you disciple go on to disciple others.
- 12Lessons Learned from Leading GroupsLeader expectations, a group covenant, and how to recruit a group.
About the author
Todd Cox
Todd Cox has spent over 25 years discipling men, including 19 years as a pastor at Long Hollow Baptist Church, where he led men's ministry, marriage ministry, and discipleship. Today he serves as Director of Spiritual Growth for a local ministry.
He is the author of Intentional Discipleship and Intentional Marriage, and a husband, father, and grandfather.
For your group
Use it with
Online guide, month by month
Intentional Discipleship Leader Guide
A detailed monthly guide to help you lead your weekly meetings, with tips and encouragement for the weekly and monthly assignments, and articles to help you recruit your group and launch well.