YOU are the key to success of men engaging in intentional mentorship, where accountability and goal-setting become the bedrock of a man’s faith. Without your leadership these mentorships often grow stale and the potential God-given opportunity is lost. Men of Iron equips you, a leader among men, with the resources needed to invite, lead and exponentially grow this community of men under your care.
Establish Launch Date, Promotion Dates & Build Your Team
Build a team of 3-4 “mentor directors.” These are men who check in with mentors every 30-60 days to make sure mentorships are staying on track. These men should also serve as mentors.
Establish a launch date to host the Strong27™ Mentorship Training Camp (MTC). Determine if the MTC will be led by Men of Iron’s staff or facilitated by you with MTC videos.
Determine when and how you will promote Strong27™
Example 1 – Host a men’s event and promote mentorship as a next step
Example 2 – Use all communication avenues available at church
Days 6-10
Promotion
Use menofiron.org/promote for tools to promote Strong27™. Providing the link to this page or sending links to individuals will explain the mentorship experience. You are also provided downloadable social media and printable content.
Church Partners – We recommend an announcement be made in front of the congregation for at least 2 consecutive weeks. If announcements from stage are not possible, then a video to the congregation is another option. Compliment the announcement or video with a table, sign-up area or clear directions to sign up.
Days 11-35
Mentor & Protege Commitments
Getting firm commitments from men will take multiple attempts (phone calls, texts, emails, etc.). Personal phone calls from a respected leader is the most effective strategy. Only rely on emails as a follow-up to a phone call.
Men of Iron has experienced greater success in mentorships when an invitation is initiated by a mentor to a protégé or a protégé to a mentor. Encourage your men to consider this. Use the videos (How Do I Find A Mentor/Protege) from the Strong27™ promote page to encourage approaching mentorships with a bold invitation (Most mentors and protégés will not be willing to do this but are open to mentorship. This is why building a pipeline of mentors and protégés to be paired is essential).
Days 36-50
Purchasing Strong27™ Mentorship Packages
Purchase all Mentorship Packages at least 14 days prior to the launch date. Any orders placed after the 14-day time frame are not guaranteed to arrive on time.
Purchase Options:
The Strong27™ Mentorship Package includes the Mentorship Guide, 5 Book – 20 Lessons Series (Faith, Family, Friends, Fitness & Finances)
The Strong27™ Mentorship Starter Pack includes the Mentorship Guide and 20 Lessons to Build a Man’s Faith. The other books can be purchased individually.
If your organization is tax-exempt, we will supply you with a password to access this appropriate product in the online store. Be ready with you tax exemption certificate, as this will be required at time of purchase.
Director Zoom Prep Call (One week prior to the MTC). All Directors need to be part of the zoom call initiated and hosted by Men of Iron
Establish quarterly huddles dates so they can be communicated at the MTC. The Q1 Huddle should be within 90 days after the MTC. Q2 and Q3 huddles planned
Strong27™ Mentor/Protégé Roster – Submit a spreadsheet to Men of Iron with all mentor/protégé information (Name, Email Address, Phone Number, Home Address)
Submitting this information is mandatory for all mentors and protégés to receive further training and development provided by Men of Iron via email.
