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Hi men. This is Bob Keiderling. I'm a National Ministry Consultant and trainer with Man in the Mirror. One of my roles at MIM is working with UMM. I want to let you know about what God is doing through our relationship. Just since the beginning of the year, six United Methodist churches have scheduled a "No Man Left Behind," a 2 ^1/2 day training for men who have a desire to start a disciple-making ministry to men in their church. These UMC hosted events will take place in NC, Houston, Dallas, Alabama, and this fall in Louisiana. A successful training event was recently held at Christ UMC in Jackson, MS.

Also since the first of the year, I've received calls from 25-30 Methodist churches concerning training and obtaining the "No Man Left Behind" book. I'm excited about the eagerness I'm seeing in pastors and leaders to see their men make Christ real in their lives. If you are interested in building into the men in your church by using the events and best practices of your church to take men to next spiritual maturity level, I would encourage you to:

To find out more, call me at 800-929-2536 ext. 122 or email me at bobkeiderling@maninthemirror.org. I look forward talking with you.

“We have made a conscious effort to tailor our events and programs with the ‘end user’ (men) in mind along the lines of the open-closed continuum,” writes one leader on the No Man Left Behind Blog. What in the world does he mean by that? Find out when you visit the blog and read more about how he used the

create-capture-sustain model to minister to the men in his church. Add your own comments!

According to Pulpit and Pew, full-time pastors average a 50 hour work week and part-time pastors average working 25.02 hours per week. Of those hours, the full-time pastors spend 8 hours a week in prayer, and the part-time pastors spend 6 hours in prayer. In the new book A Man’s Guide to the Spiritual Disciplines, Pat Morley talks about “A Man and Prayer.” He points out that one characteristic of men who pray is they believe that prayer is the most powerful use of their time – more powerful than labor. Read more about it here.

Share Your Best Stuff: Send Us Your Resource Ideas!

Have you visited disciplemen.com lately? Already, the site has a “How To” training section, a blog, poll, news and more. We’re currently working on the Leadership Directory and Best Practices & Resources Center. This is where we will help leaders share their best stuff with other leaders!

What kind of events and materials have you used to minister to men in your church? disciplemen.com wants to know! Have you found a great book or curriculum? Maybe you’ve developed your own flyers or logos. Please send us materials you have used in ministry, such as flyers, brochures, PowerPoint presentations, etc., along with your contact information. We accept common files types, as well as Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign files. Send an email to resources@disciplemen.com with your resources, ideas, or for additional information.

Each week Pat writes an inspirational e-mail oriented to leaders engaged in discipling men. The Weekly Briefing is available by subscription by clicking here.

Through The Morley Leadership Center, Pat sends out an email with new answers to your questions on leadership, change, and success, “One Great Idea Can Change the World.” Sign up by clicking here.

In the parable of the sower, Jesus described seed falling on four different types of soil. The seed that fell on good soil – the fourth seed – reproduced itself 30, 60 or 100 times. Man in the Mirror stands ready to help you reproduce yourself like that ‘fourth seed.’ By hosting a regional training for leaders, bringing a seminar to your church, or distributing books for about a dollar in your church, community or workplace, you can be a Fourth Seed Leader. Want to take that next step? Contact Bob Keiderling at 800-929-2536 ext. 122 or bobkeiderling@maninthemirror.org today.

Crosswalk.com featured an article by Shawn McEvoy in which he explains five principles he shares with his son to live a life of godly manhood. Shawn writes, “I don’t know about the other guys out there, but it definitely helps me to have something to live by, something to recite, something to write on my heart, ponder the meaning of, and connect to other scriptures as I strive to be a man after God’s own heart.” Read more by clicking here.

Man in the Mirror offers dynamic men’s events strategically designed to move your men into a small group experience. Over 70% of attendees will join follow-up men’s groups and 33% will commit or recommit their lives to Christ. Men’s events are like fertilizer for a growing men’s ministry! For more information or to schedule an event, please call Pam at 800.929.2536 or go to www.maninthemirror.org/events.

More importantly, how are you wired? Pat Morley helps you figure it out in the Biblical Manhood Bible study audio/video series. Use this great 12 week series: Biblical Manhood CD-Rom resource for you or your small group! Each CD includes a 35-minute audio and video message, group discussion questions, message transcript, and links to our printable newsletters. Listen on a car or home CD player, or watch the video on your computer with a group (check online for system requirements).

Order today online at www.maninthemirror.org (click on Audio/Video in the Resource Center), or call 800.929.2536.

We want to stand with you in the battle for your soul. Over 1000 people from 35 countries are part of our 24/7 prayer ministry! What are you asking God to do in your life and your ministry right now? Email your ministry prayer requests to prayer@maninthemirror.org and we will pray for you! We would love to know who we are praying for, so please include your city, state, and country in your email.

Want to pray for leaders who are discipling men? Click here to learn how to join the prayer team.