 VERY LAST CHANCE FOR FATHER'S DAY BOOKS--Deadline Extended! Order by June 5!
Project Father's Day - An Affordable Strategy to Reach Every Man
Men are struggling now more than ever. Finances, relationships, kids, politics...It's never been more difficult to be a godly man than it is today. You can help your men find a solid place to stand as they face an uncertain world. With Books! by the Box, you can put a copy of Gene Getz's The Measure of a Man, or Pat Morley's How to Survive the Economic Meltdown, The Man in the Mirror or The Dad in the Mirror in every man's hands on Father's Day. Use the books to start small groups, reach out to hurting men, and connect with visitors. Most books are available in boxes of 12 & 48, and for as much as 85% off the cover price.
Additional titles available, including El Hombre Frente de Espejo (The Man in the Mirror in Spanish), Equipping the Man in the Mirror devotional magazine, and more (see below).
These books are a great tool for your Father's Day service. You can find statistics, sermon ideas, and sermon illustrations on our Project Father's Day Tips page.
SPECIAL! Order 20 or more boxes and get a 20% shipping discount! Call for details. 800-929-2536
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67% of Families "Noticeably" Affected by Economic Downturn
According to Barna Research people have been affected by the economic downturn in the following ways:
- Two out of three families are noticeably affected - one out of four have been affected in a "major way."
- The people least affected are under 30.
- 20% of people decreased their giving to churches or other religious organizations.
- Nearly 1/3 of adults reduced their giving to non-profit organizations.
Among church attenders 35% said their church offered a special talk about how to deal with the financial crisis and ways to address is. More than half of churches increased their material assistance, such as food and clothing ministries.
How can you help respond to the people in your church? Don't let this difficult but unique opportunity to go by. This current crisis may be one of the greatest spiritual opportunities of our lifetimes. Don't let people waste their pain - offer them Christ. We're praying that millions of men and women would come back to God in weeks and months ahead. Check out SurvivetheMeltdown.org to find free resources to help your congregation and small groups. |
Equipping Field Associates to Speak to Men
The Field Network program has started licensing Man in the Mirror's men's seminars to Associates with a speaking ministry. Each seminar - Success that Matters, Dads That Make a Difference, Seven Seasons,
Rewired, Mission Driven Life, The Marriage Prayer and/or How to Survive
the Economic Meltdown can be licensed separately. MIM provides speaker's notes, PowerPoint videos, and support materials. The Field Associate works with local churches to set up seminars and then delivers the material himself, earning an honorarium. For more information on this and other Field Network opportunities, email allenio@maninthemirror.org.
Interested in the Field Network? Join us on Wednesday, June 4, or Thursday, July 2 to learn more about the network. All calls are at Noon EDT. Send an email to allenio@maninthemirror.org for dialing instructions. |
100th Anniversary of Father's Day
Join other dads to make a committment
 Fathers.com, together with more than 40 other fathering organizations, is making a
statement this Father's Day-the 100th Anniversary of Father's Day. Their goal is to enlist 1,000,000 dads to commit themselves to the five points of the 2009
Father's Day Commitment:
- I will love my children.
- I will coach my children.
- I will model for my children.
- I will encourage other children.
- I will enlist other dads to make and live the 2009
Father's Day Commitment.
We
have 19 days until Father's Day. Help reach 1,000,000 dads by making your
commitment. You can click on the graphic in this article or go to Man in the Mirror's homepage and click on the widget.
A National Father's Day Rally is planned for
the Lincoln Memorial on June 20th to announce the number of dads who have stood
up to be counted. Local rallies are being planned around the country for the
same time. You can find out more about the Rallies by visiting fathersdayrally.com.
But most importantly, stand up and be counted-make
your commitment now!
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Bible Study Shout Out!
Send in Your Information
Men...
If you are meeting with a small group to watch the Man in the Mirror Bible Study, I want to hear from you.
Please email patrickmorley@maninthemirror.org and tell me who you are, how often you meet and where you meet. Each week, we will select one group to recognize with a special hello from the men attending live. So, send me your information and watch for your group to get a "shout out" during the teaching.
Reaching and Discipling Men together,
Pat |
Save the Date for the 2010 Summit!
The Man in the Mirror Annual Summit will be held in Orlando January 28-30, 2010. Read the Men's Discipleship Update for more information in the months to come.
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Father's Day is the day to honor fathers and celebrate fatherhood. It
was during a 1909 sermon about Mother's Day when Sonora Smart Dodd
became inspired to create Father's Day. She wanted to show how thankful
she was to her father for taking care of her and her siblings after the
death of her mother. --History.com |
Father's Day Resource
A blueprint for a healthy family
What is the difference between fathering for performance and
fathering your child's heart? Do you want a dynamic relationship
with your children that models what it means to love God and
others truly and passionately? The Dad in the Mirror is a blueprint for men who want to break the cycle of past fathering mistakes and create a new, heart-centered pattern for a healthy and loving family.
Currently, only 60 percent of children raised in church follow Jesus as adults. Help the men in your church disciple their children's hearts.
Click here for more information or to order a special book and mug gift pack. |
Marriage and Family Toolbox
A Great Toobox for Any Family Man
 Includes three
great books: Devotions for Couples, The Dad in the
Mirror, and Understanding Your Man in the Mirror. Also
includes two CD Bible study series: "Sex & The Man in the Mirror" and "Family & The Man in the Mirror." 3 Books and 6 Audio/Video CDs for only $49. Order here. |
Christian Sportsmen's Fellowship
Conference Draws Over 12,000
Thousand of men from over 38 states attended the First
Baptist Church of Woodstock 15th Annual Men's Conference led by Pastor Johnny Hunt, the newly elected president of the
Southern Baptist Convention. First Woodstock CSF Chapter hosted workshops to
help sportsmen launch a chapter-based ministry within their own home church. Many
churches desiring to launch an effective outdoors ministry have contacted CSF headquarters
wanting to start a chapter for the purpose of engaging sportsmen within their
local community. As a resource team for the local church since 1994, CSF has discovered
events and projects that are proven in establishing effective men's ministry.
Men are looking for "Fellowship with Purpose." Visit www.christiansportsman.com
to learn more about starting a CSF Chapter in your church.
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Man Code
Keyword: Man Code
The man who does not learn to wait upon the Lord and have his thoughts molded by Him will never possess that steady purpose and calm trust, which is essential to the exercise of wise influence upon others, in times of crisis and difficulty. - D. E. Hoste
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"The just man walketh in his integrity: his children are blessed after him." Proverbs 20:7
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Dear Pam
The 411 on Men's Ministry
Dear Pam,
Getting men to attend a large event at our church has not been a problem. How to keep them growing is where we fall short. Do you have any ideas on how to do this?
Falling short,
Brad
Dear Falling,
Men are busy! Fact! So you really have to be flexible and work around their schedules. Getting them plugged into a small group is vital to their continued growth. How to do so is the hard part.
I would suggest offering MANY different times and locations for these groups. Perhaps survey the men of your church and find out some various times that would work for these busy guys. Maybe it's 6:00 a.m. at Starbucks, a lunch meeting at someone's office, a group that gets together at the gym right after work, or even motorcycle enthusiasts taking a ride together Saturday mornings. The point is to find out what works for them. Then incorporate the study. You could use one of the many books we have available in our Books! by the Box program, the Equipping the Man in the Mirror devotional, any of the event Life Plans, Pat's online Bible studies, etc. Please let me know how this works for your church!
Serving Him Together,
Pam
Over the last 10 years, Pam Adkins has helped
churches conduct over 1,000 events for men. We think this makes her the single
most experienced men's event specialist in the world! Pam uses questions she has
been asked to write this column. All identifying information has been changed to
protect the clueless. To use a men's event to get your men into long-term
discipleship or to ask a question for this column, email pamadkins@maninthemirror.org. |
Join Us in June and July
Church Events
June 3 - HSEM* - Mesa, AZ June 6 - Dads That Make a Difference - Frederick, MD June 12 - Seven Seasons - Chesapeake, VA June 12 - Success That Matters - Davenport, FL June 13 - HSEM* - Cary, NC June 19 - Success That Matters - Baytown, TX June 20 - Success That Matters - Stoneville, NC June 26 - Success That Matters - Hewitt, NJ June 27 - Dads That Make a Difference - Silver City, NM July 18 - HSEM* - Winchendon, MA *How to Survive the Economic Meltdown Full Calendar Leadership Training Center Events
No Man Left Behind
August 13-15 - Indianapolis, IN October 8-10 - Houston, TX
Reaching Every ManJune 6 - Springfield, IL June 16 - Nazareth, PA
Fishers of Men-Building a local team to host a No Man Left Behind Seminar
June 4 - Tampa, FL
July 9 - Nashville, TN
Questions? Call us at 800-929-2536. | |
Hear Patrick Morley in Person
June 13. How to Survive the Economic Meltdown in Cary, NC.
June 24-July 3. If you are attending the Church of the Nazarene General Assembly in June, be sure to attend Pat's workshop on Pastoring Men. Find out more about the conference here.
Other opportunities to hear Pat:
On the radio
On the Internet - Man in the Mirror Bible Study
June 19 - Colorado Springs, CO
July 11 - Nashville, TN
October 2 - Tuscon, AZ
October 23 - Columbus, OH
November 23-24 Amarillo, TX
For more information email Daphne Keys at daphnekeys@maninthemirror.org. |
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Field Network Spotlight
David Dusek
Meet David Dusek, Man in the
Mirror Field Trainer - Sarasota, FL. David
attends the Church
of Hope where he plays
drums for the worship team and is involved in the men's ministry. David is
married to Joni and they have five children ranging from 11 to 16 (pray for
him)!
He has been a full-time men's ministry
guy since 2006 and is affiliated with the Florida Men of Integrity and A
Journey in Disciple Making. His primary focus has been on conducting Reaching
Every Man training throughout the state of Florida
as well as southern Georgia
and Alabama.
His efforts are kingdom-expanding: 850 leaders and 186
pastors from more than 300 churches that have an influence on over 122,000 men. On a personal note, David is
into fitness and nutrition. He bikes, runs and shuttles kids all over
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Kids and Financial Difficulty
Tips from The Wall Street Journal
The Wall Street
Journal presented six great tips to remember when discussing difficult financial circumstances with your kids. Among them - always reassure them of your love, be honest about your situation, and guide them to your family's values. Read the entire article here. |
"Directly after God in heaven comes a Papa."
- Mozart as a boy.
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Family Christian Bookstores
Now displaying....
Family Christian Bookstores across the United
States are highlighting Pat's newest book,
How to Survive the Economic
Meltdown this month. Check out the displays from June
21st to July 1st in your local Family Christian
Bookstore.
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Father's Day Resources from Iron Sharpens Iron
World Class Audio CD's for as low as $2
This year, Iron
Sharpens Iron is offering churches three different fathering CD's featuring
eighteen of our nation's clearest communicators on the topic of fathering.
Speakers
include Ken Canfield, Steve Farrar, Carey Casey and many others. Click here to
learn more.
Stand in the gap for your men this year and let the local church be their one
source of fathering encouragement.
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 Men's Ministry News
Former Businessman Impacts Lives
DUNDEE - When Ed Bland was a young boy growing up in Mississippi, he dreamed of being rich, living in a large, fancy home and traveling the world. He was well on his way when, in his mid 30s, he realized that God had different riches in mind for this ambitious businessman.
Read more.
FIRST-PERSON: The church's message for men
FRANKLIN, Tenn. (BP)--This is a true story. It happened years ago on a Sunday morning, right during the middle of the church service for everyone to see. I couldn't believe my eyes, or my ears. I'm sitting on the third pew in total disbelief that I'm hearing a sermon which feels a lot more like something my old football coach would be saying instead of the a gentle, low dose of expectation that had become customary. I have to admit, it felt good. Read more.
Do you know of any men's events making headlines? Send them to brettclemmer@maninthemirror.org and they might appear in this column.
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From Bill Cosby:
Nothing I've ever done has given me more joys and rewards than being a father to my children.
Fatherhood is pretending the present you love most is soap-on-a-rope. |
Raise the Banner for Men's Discipleship in Your Area
Fishers of Men Dinners Convene Local Leaders
All around the country groups of local pastors and lay leaders are gathering to share a meal and discuss men's discipleship. Man in the Mirror field associates and staff are hosting these events at local restaurants in an effort to connect leaders with a common passion and determine local interest in bringing a No Man Left Behind conference to the area. A recent Fishers of Men dinner in Pomona, California packed an IHOP restaurant, and soon leaders were sharing and encouraging each other. By the end of the dinner, the leaders were asking for four conferences to be held throughout Southern California over the next year or so.
Want to meet other men's discipleship leaders in your area and discuss hosting a local leadership training conference? Contact Jim or Greg today: jimangelakos@maninthemirror.org or gregwilkinson@maninthemirror.org. Or call 800-929-2536. |
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