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Jesus spoke to the people once more and said, “I am the light of the world. If you follow me, you won’t have to walk in darkness, because you will have the light that leads to life.” —John 8:12
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Greetings Brothers,

I want to take a moment to honor one our brothers who recently went home to be with the Lord. My daughter told me yesterday that “Pappy” went home to be with the Lord. My thoughts went back to 1999 when I first started out in ministry. Pappy was always at Men of Faith fellowships with an encouraging word. Over the next seven years, it seemed every time I needed an encouraging word, I would bump into Pappy. He would give me a hug and ask me, ”Has anyone told you today that Jesus loves you?” I admired his boldness when it came to his faith. My daughter would tell me he would walk into the bank she worked at and give her a loud, ”How’s it goin’, Jenn?’” He also shared his love for God with her too.

I never knew Pappy’s real name, but it doesn’t matter. I knew his heart and it was pure and full of love. I’ll miss you Pappy, and I’ll see you when I get there.

Your Brother in Christ
Bob Keiderling

Upcoming Events

June 7-9 ~ No Man Left Behind Conference ~ Jessup, MD

June 16 ~ Six Basics of Being A Great Dad ~ Bethlehem, PA

June 23 ~ Six Basics For Being A Great Dad ~ Reading, PA (tentative)

July 21 ~ Discipling Men’s Hearts ~ Mechanicsburg, PA

August 10 ~ Success That Matters ~ Orwigsburg, PA

Sept 21 ~ Success That Matters ~ Quakertown, PA

Sept 28 ~ Success That Matters ~ Mechanicsburg, PA

October 4-6 ~ No Man Left Behind Conference ~ Lincoln Park, NJ

Fall 2007~ No Man Left Behind ~ Illinois/NW Indiana

November 2008 ~ No Man Left Behind Conference ~ Newark, DE

Project Father’s Day LAUNCH!: Get 3 Free Samples of Books for About $1

Seven years and over 6,000,000 books later, Project Father’s Day 2007 is off and running. You can get samples of three of the books in our 3 for Free Sample Pack: get one copy each of Wild at Heart, Twelve Ordinary Men, and The Man in the Mirror for free!

News Flash! Point Man by Steve Ferrar has been added to this year’s Project Father’s Day! This book is only available on the web or via phone orders. All of the marketing material had already been printed before this was finalized. So call or go online today to reach every man in your church this Father’s Day for about a dollar each.

There's more! Want to motivate your leaders to hand out books on Father's Day? Check out David and Brett's latest clip on YouTube Platitudes vs. Books.

Reach the World: 44% of Men Say They Discuss Spiritual Issues with Others

“Americans frequently engage others in conversations about faith and spirituality. More than two out of every five (44%) say they discussed a specific spiritual issue or belief in the last month with someone who belongs to a different faith,” according to Barna Research.

How can you help the men of your church reach out to others? Here are two tools to help: Reach 3 Cards are an easy tool to help guys begin praying for three friends to share their faith with. To go deeper, use a discipling and evangelism training course such as Personalizing the Great Commission DVD series.

For Your Wife: Mother’s Day is ALMOST HERE!!!

Men! Bless your wives this Mother’s Day with two great books from Man in the Mirror. Devotions for Couples will enrich your marriage and Understanding Your Man the in the Mirror will give your wife great insights that perplexes her most about the man she is married to. Order your copies today! You can order Devotions for Couples and Understanding You Man in the Mirror at

the Man in the Mirror bookstore online. Or call 800-929-2536 to order today.

For more ideas, check out this great article by Pat Morley, A Man’s Guide to Mother’s Day.

Firm Up Your Faith: Steady Your Walk

According to a Barna Research survey in 2006, more than half of those who attend a Christian church (54%) say that they are absolutely committed to the Christian faith, and another 37% say that they are moderately committed to their faith.

Want something that will help you stay committed? Subscribe to The Fourth Seed , our devotional magazine for leaders. Find out more about The Fourth Seed.

For Your Kids: Study Shows Religion is Good for Kids

Kids with religious parents are better behaved and adjusted than other children, according to a new study that is the first to look at the effects of religion on young child development.

Kids whose parents regularly attended religious services -- especially when both parents did so frequently -- and talked with their kids about religion were rated by both parents and teachers as having better self-control, social skills and approaches to learning than kids with non-religious parents.

Click here to read more about this study.

National Men’s Conference: NCMM Report

Men's leaders from around the country gathered in Kansas City in April for the annual National Coalition of Men's Ministries Conference, Momentum . For Man in the Mirror, it was an opportunity to roll out disciplemen.com, the new website for the men's discipleship movement.

Well over half the attendees registered on the site during the weekend, and proudly wore their “I'm in!” stickers. Many ministries began listing their materials in the Best Practices & Resources Center.

Over in the Man in the Mirror booth, Jim Angelakos and Bob Keiderling talked with a steady stream of leaders about reaching and discipling men. Inside the conference, great speakers like Steve Ferrar and Joe Garlington spoke, and Pat, David and Brett presented at well-attended workshops on spiritual disciplines and the No Man Left Behind model.

Don't miss next year's NCMM Conference!!

Liberate Your Faith: 6 Rules Every Man Must Break

This new book by Bill Perkins shows how to break out of your comfort zone, be free of futility and bring you closer to God. Perkins says, “There are rules you have to break if you’re going to let God’s Spirit, not modern-day Pharisees, tame you.” Break the man made rules of religion and run in the freedom of God’s grace. Available at Amazon.

Opportunities: Man in the Mirror Training and Seminar Calendar

For Leaders: No Man Left Behind Conferences
May 10-12, 2007 - Raleigh Area, NC
June 7-9, 2007 - Capital Area, MD
June 14-16, 2007 - Orlando, FL

For Men: Man in the Mirror Seminars
Bring your men to one of our seminars in May and June....we'll be in Massachusetts, California, South Carolina, Virginia and South Dakota!

Click here for a calendar of events with all the details!

Bring a Seminar to Your Church
What will a Man in the Mirror seminar do for your church?

Develop structure with your leadership
Give men an opportunity to commit or recommit their lives to Christ
Put resources into men's hands
Get men into small groups and being discipled

Mention the Men's Ministry Update and receive 10% off the scheduling fee!

For Your Small Group: CBMC Heartland

CBMC Heartland is a nonprofit ministry to business and professional leaders, encouraging them toward spiritual development, personal integrity, principled leadership, and a desire to impact and mentor leaders in the marketplace.

Opportunities for involvement include: Business Forums;

Business Seminars; Luncheons Featuring Speakers from the Local Business and Professional Community; Marriage Studies and Workshops; One-on-one Mentoring; Weekly Group Bible Studies. The ministry offers Living Proof discipleship tools. They show you how to develop relationships with the unreached how to disciple others effectively regardless of where they're coming from or what their interest level might be.

Click here to find out more.

In the Workplace: Ray Hilbert Helps Men Find Truth @ Work

Ray Hilbert started Truth@Work to help business owners and executives integrate biblical principles and practices into all the key decisions and challenges they face in the marketplace today. Find out what he says are the key traits to effective leadership in the May/June issue of The Fourth Seed. Click here to order.