# How to Start (or Reboot) a Men's Ministry: Avoid the #1 Mistake Made by Men's Leaders – (RE)quipping Men in Ten EP 1041

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Podcast: [Men in the Arena - Christian Men's Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/men-in-the-arena-christian-men-s-podcast-984346)
Published: 2026-08-12T19:00:00+00:00
Episode link: http://podcast.meninthearena.org/1041
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Duration seconds: 557

## Resource

It's (RE)quipping Wednesday! This is a reboot of a past Equipping Men in Ten episode, EP #729 Most church men's ministries are set up wrong! In this week's 10-minute (RE)quipping episode, Jim Ramos will teach you what to do to get a vital, growing ministry to men. He breaks down step-by-step, proven ways to get your men's ministry off the ground, including what NOT to do. Help! I'm Starting a Men's Group (free download) The Men's Ministry Playbook: A Proven Strategy to Impact Men Want to protect your marriage? Get our free ebook: 7 Guardrails to Protect Your Marriage Before It's Too Late . https://meninthearena.org/pages/7-marriage-guardrails Has Men in the Arena helped you make a change in your life, small or large? We want to hear your impact story ! You can start a ministry to father the fatherless in your church! Learn how with our sponsor, Kids Outdoor Zone at https://kidsoutdoorzone.com/arena .

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