Mentoring Men for Ministry

Your Ministry To Your Home with Pastor Dean Miller

In this episode, we explore the powerful truths of Psalm 127–128 and the calling of a man within his home. There is a real danger in being a second-generation Christian—knowing about Christ without truly knowing Him. This message challenges men to move beyond familiarity with truth into a genuine, daily walk with God. Our guest speaker, Dean Miller, became Senior Pastor of Front Range Baptist Church in January 2019. He and his wife, Michelle, were married in 1996 and have three daughters—Deanna, Breanna, and Julianna—and are now joyfully grandparents. Though the Lord has given Pastor Miller opportunities to preach around the world in revivals, conferences, and youth meetings, his heart remains rooted in faithfully shepherding his church and reaching Northern Colorado with the gospel. He is known for his passionate preaching, contagious soul winning, and thoughtful pastoral care. What does it mean to be a blessed man in the home? Through these psalms, we see that God’s design is not only practical, but deeply spiritual. We walk through four essential areas of a man’s ministry: A Healthy Walk with God — A thriving home begins with a man who walks in holiness, humility, and the fear of the Lord. As the spiritual thermostat of the home, a husband reflects Christ to his wife and shapes his children’s first understanding of God through his character. A Healthy Work — Work is not a curse, but a calling. God has designed men to provide and protect—not only physically, but emotionally and spiritually. This session addresses the tension between provision and presence, calling men to pursue both with wisdom. A Healthy Worship — Your family is a stewardship. Wives are like fruitful vines, children like arrows and olive plants—each requiring care, strength, and intentional cultivation. This episode highlights the responsibility of nurturing a Christ-centered home and discipling the next generation in truth. A Healthy Worth — A man’s legacy is not measured by what his family gains, but by what they become. The greatest inheritance you can leave is a right view of God. This section emphasizes leadership in the home, relational integrity, and the importance of transparency and trust within marriage. This episode is a sobering and encouraging reminder: your greatest ministry is not out there—it is within your home.

Examples to Emulate | Robert Murray M'Cheyne

In this episode of Examples to Emulate, we turn our attention to the life of Robert Murray M’Cheyne—a man whose public ministry was powerful precisely because his private life was guarded. Known for his deep devotion, tender conscience, and unwavering pursuit of holiness, M’Cheyne reminds us that effectiveness in ministry flows from character within. Long before the pulpit, there was the prayer closet. Before influence with others, there was integrity before God. M’Cheyne lived with a soberness that shaped every word he preached and every soul he shepherded. He understood that a man who would speak for God must first walk closely with Him. This episode challenges us to examine our own lives: Are we guarding our hearts? Are we cultivating inward character with the same diligence we give to outward ministry? True spiritual authority is not manufactured—it is formed in the hidden places. Join us as we explore an example worth following, and consider how we, too, can live with the same reverence, discipline, and sincerity before the Lord.

The Enemy Within: 8 Hidden Traps You Might Be Missing with Evangelist Ron DeGarde

In this powerful M3 (Mentoring Men for Ministry) session, Evangelist Ron DeGarde delivers a searching and practical message titled “The Enemy Within: 8 Hidden Traps You Might Be Missing.” With clarity and conviction, he exposes subtle dangers that often go unnoticed in the life of a man preparing for ministry—traps not from the outside world, but from within the heart. From pride and self-reliance to discouragement and misplaced priorities, this episode challenges listeners to take an honest look inward. Each “hidden trap” is addressed with biblical insight and real-world application, equipping men to guard their walk with God and strengthen their effectiveness in ministry. Whether you’re actively serving or preparing for future leadership, this episode is a timely call to vigilance, humility, and wholehearted devotion to Christ. Don’t miss this opportunity to identify the enemy within—and pursue a life marked by integrity and faithfulness.

Examples to Emulate | George Müller

Most people know George Müller for his orphanages, for feeding thousands of children, and for his remarkable dependence on God without ever asking for financial support. But the true source of his strength wasn’t found in the visible work of ministry—it was found in the quiet. Before the needs, before the decisions, before the responsibilities of the day, Müller prioritized a still, deliberate time alone with the Lord. He once wrote that the first great and primary business of his life was to make his soul happy in God. That perspective reshapes everything. His priority was not productivity, not problem-solving, not even ministry itself—it was the condition of his heart before God. Müller was careful not to rush into his day. He didn’t begin with letters, responsibilities, or pressing concerns. Instead, he opened the Scriptures and lingered there, not reading merely out of habit or duty, but until his heart was genuinely affected. He read slowly, thoughtfully, allowing truth to move from the page into his affections. As his heart was stirred, he would turn what he read into prayer, speaking it back to God line by line. This wasn’t mechanical; it was relational. It was in this quiet communion that his burdens were lifted, his faith strengthened, and his peace established long before the challenges of the day arrived. This hidden time with God explains the remarkable calm that marked Müller’s life. When faced with overwhelming needs—like hundreds of children to feed and no food in sight—he was not anxious or frantic. He was at rest. That kind of faith was not produced in the moment of crisis; it was cultivated in the quiet place. His public trust in God was simply the overflow of his private fellowship with Him. Müller didn’t build his life on dramatic miracles, though many followed—he built it on daily, unseen communion with God. His example confronts us with a simple but searching question: what is the true priority of our lives? We often ask how we can do more for God, but Müller’s life suggests a better question—have we learned to sit quietly before Him long enough for our souls to be satisfied in Him? The strength to trust God in the hardest moments is formed in the stillness of daily fellowship. The secret of George Müller’s life was not found in noise, activity, or recognition, but in the quiet, steady pursuit of God.

Ministerial Silence & Solitude with Jeff Amsbaugh

In this episode of Mentoring Men for Ministry, we share a powerful session from March 17, 2026, as Dr. Jeff Amsbaugh challenges men in ministry to rediscover the often-neglected disciplines of silence and solitude. Beginning in Psalm 46, Pastor Amsbaugh lays a biblical foundation for stillness before God and then walks through eight compelling reasons why every minister must intentionally pursue time alone with the Lord. From following the example of Christ to discerning God’s will, he reminds us that spiritual strength is not sustained in the noise of ministry, but in the quiet presence of God. Drawing from over 35 years of pastoral experience and a lifetime of faithful service, Dr. Amsbaugh offers both conviction and clarity—calling men to hear God’s voice, express true worship, seek restoration, and gain eternal perspective. The session concludes with practical guidance, helping listeners establish rhythms of silence and solitude in both weekly schedules and yearly planning. Whether you are actively serving in ministry or preparing for future leadership, this episode will challenge you to step away from the noise—and meet with God.