Man in the Mirror Books Nominated for Award
The Gold Medallion Book Awards was established in 1978 to "recognize the absolute highest quality in Christian books." Awards are given based on book content, literary quality, design, and significance of contribution.

The Man in the Mirror received the Gold Medallion Book Award in 1989. This year The Dad in the Mirror and The Young Man in the Mirror have both been nominated for this prestigious award.

If your pastors have not yet seen these books, we would like to send you a copy for them to preview for only the cost of shipping. Please call Jim or Tracy at 800-929-2536.

Man in the Mirror Partner Spotlight
– Bethel Bible Church in Tyler , TX
"The development of a men's ministry at Bethel Bible Church is a story about passion and perseverance. In many ways it has been a difficult, and at times a discouraging, process. In hindsight we see God's hand in the timing and in the men He ultimately provided to bring it about.

Ironically, five years ago we had two faithful laymen draw up a model for a quality men's ministry. For some unexplained reasons, it never took root. Their concepts, goals, groups, activities, etc. are very similar to those we are utilizing now. I suspect the church may not have been ready for the challenge of manhood yet, and it may have been too much too fast.

Click here to read what happened to the men's ministry at Bethel Bible Church.


An Overview of Create, Capture, and Sustain:
A System for Discipling Men
Pat Morley and David Delk recently gave a message to leaders of the North American Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention on men's ministry philosophy and strategies. David gave an overview of the Create, Capture, and Sustain system for building a sustainable ministry to men in the local church.

UPRISING: The Revolution of a Man's Soul
Promise Keepers has announced their 2004 theme and conference schedule. Could you use one of these events to create momentum among the men of your church?

Click here for more information or to register online.


Making Marriages Work in Hard Times
A recent study demonstrates the effect of economic hardship on marriage. In one Virginia city , where an economic downturn has lowered the median family income to 60% of the state average, divorce rates are running twice as high as the national average. And while divorce rates increased nationally by 10% in the 1990's, they increased by 30% in this city. Click here to read the entire New York Times article here.

Is your church paying enough attention to the marriages of couples who are going through financial crisis? How are you helping men deal with money pressures while still focusing on their priorities as a husband and father? Help the gospel become real in the lives of your men, especially in hard times.