In April it was decided to survey the men in attendance at the breakfast, We are tying to improve ow is run run and wanted to get some input.

Q1: How Helpful Was Today Overall? 

Response	Percentage
Very Helpful	25%
Helpful	60%
Neutral	15%
Not Helpful	0%

• 85% found the breakfast helpful or very helpful — a strong and encouraging endorsement 

• 0% said “not helpful” — that is a genuine encouragement and worth celebrating 

• 15% neutral feedback is honest and valuable; this is room to grow — and that is good news 

Q2: What Did You Find Most Helpful Today? 

Response	Percentage
Fellowship	47%
Discussion	19%
Prayer	19%
Food	9%
Teaching	6%

• Fellowship dominates at 47% — men come for each other as much as for the content 

• Discussion (19%) and Prayer (19%) are tied — men want to speak and to seek God together 

• Teaching at 6% is a cue: content supports community, not the other way around 

• Application insight: protect and actively expand fellowship time in every future gathering 

• Scripture anchor: Proverbs 27:17 — brotherhood is doing exactly what God designed it to do 

Q3: Preferred Frequency?

Response	Percentage
Monthly	95%
Every Other Month	0%
Quarterly	5%

• 95% monthly is an overwhelming mandate — this is not a once-in-a-while event for these men 

• 0% every-other-month confirms men want regularity, not irregularity — they want more, not less 

• Monthly rhythm builds momentum, accountability, and deepening relationships over time 

• Leadership takeaway: commit to a consistent monthly date and protect it on the church calendar 

Q4: Preferred Length?

Response	Percentage
30 minutes	0%
45 minutes	45%
60 minutes	55%

• 0% want a 30-minute gathering — men want depth and real connection, not a drive-through experience 

• 55% prefer 60 minutes; 45% prefer 45 — plan for 60 with a thoughtful, well-paced agenda 

• A well-structured 60 minutes honors men’s time while allowing genuine, unhurried conversation 

Q5: Preferred Format?

Response	Percentage
Short Bible Teaching	44%
Testimony / Story	22%
Q&A	19%
Round-table Discussion	13%
Workshop	2%

• Short Bible Teaching (44%) — men want Scripture; keep it focused, applicable, and grounded in real life 

• Testimony / Story (22%) — personal faith stories move men deeply; consider a monthly testimony slot 

• Q&A (19%) — men want to ask questions and process faith out loud, not just listen 

• Round-table (13%) — small group discussion is valued as a secondary but meaningful element 

• Practical session design: Opening Teaching → Testimony or Story → Open Q&A or Discussion 

Q6: Topics You Want?

Response	Percentage
Knowing God / Spiritual Habits	22%
Purpose & Calling	18%
Accountability / Brotherhood	18%
Men’s Mental Health & Resilience	16%
Leadership & Integrity	10%
Marriage & Relationships	6%
Serving / Mission & Outreach	6%
Work Pressure / Stress	4%
Fatherhood	0%

• Knowing God & Spiritual Habits (22%) — the clear foundation; plan a series on prayer, Scripture, and spiritual disciplines 

• Purpose & Calling (18%) — men are asking “Why am I here?” — this deserves a dedicated full morning or series 

• Accountability & Brotherhood (18%) — men want to be known, supported, and held accountable in community 

• Men’s Mental Health & Resilience (16%) — do not shy away from this; normalize honest conversation with grace and pastoral care 

• Leadership & Integrity (10%) — faith lived out in the marketplace, in the home, and in the church 

• Lower results (marriage, outreach, work stress, fatherhood) remain valid topics — anchor them in future seasons 

Q7: How Relevant Are the Questions to Your Current Season?

Response	Percentage
Very Relevant	32%
Somewhat Relevant	47%
Neutral	21%
Not Relevant	0%

• 79% found discussions very or somewhat relevant — a healthy baseline of alignment with real life 

• 0% not relevant — no man felt completely disconnected from what was being discussed 

• 21% neutral is a gentle nudge to sharpen topic selection and improve personal application 

• The goal is 100% relevance — that aspiration drives intentional and prayerful topic planning 

• Connecting faith to daily life is the cornerstone of fruitful and lasting discipleship 

Q8: What Would Improve the Breakfast the Most?

Response	Percentage
More Discussion Time	40%
Different Topics	40%
Longer Teaching	15%
More Practical Application	5%
Shorter Teaching	0%

• More Discussion Time (40%) — restructure to give men 25–30 minutes of guided, purposeful discussion 

• Different Topics (40%) — use the Q6 results to build a fresh 6–12 month topic calendar immediately 

• Longer Teaching (15%) — consider occasional “deep dive” months for men who want more substantive content 

• 0% want shorter teaching — this is permission to go deeper and more thorough, not shorter 

• Practical Application (5%) — every session should close with one concrete “this week” action step 

Q9: Would You Invite Another Man If We Refreshed It?

Response	Percentage
Yes	79%
Maybe	21%
Not Right Now	0%

• 79% would actively invite another man — the Great Commission begins right here at the breakfast table 

• 0% said “not right now” — no one is disengaged or hesitant about this community 

• 21% “maybe” represents men who need to see continued growth before extending an invitation — that is honest and fair 

• This breakfast is more than a gathering — it is a front door to discipleship for men in the wider community 

• Challenge the room: Who is one man you could invite to the very next breakfast? 

Q10: Open Comment – What Do You Want These Breakfasts to Be Known For?

“Fellowship & fun ” “Finding our place in the community ”

“Discipleship ” “Safe space to share – tech – learn “

“Helpful – Being fed both spiritually and physically “

“BBQ’s ” “God’s love for us ” “Outreach – Powerful topics/discussions “

“Brotherhood and strengthen relationship with God “

“Testimonies ” “Following Jesus ” “Love, service “

“Hearing God’s word “

• These responses are the mission statement written by the men themselves — honor that weight and that gift 

• Common threads: fellowship, discipleship, safety, brotherhood, Scripture, and outreach 

• “Safe space to share” — men are asking for vulnerability to be modeled, welcomed, and protected 

• “Following Jesus” — the simplest and most profound answer; keep this at the absolute center of everything 

• “Being fed both spiritually and physically” — the breakfast is a whole-person, whole-life ministry