October is Pastor Appreciation Month - Start Preparing Now!
October is Pastor Appreciation Month. It is important to take the time to honor and say thanks to these special people. The Parsonage.org (a web site from Focus on the Family) explains why it is so necessary to do this, and has suggestions on what you can do to show your appreciation. Read more on their site.
Wonder how your pastor feels about men's ministry? Click here to read Pat Morley's article, "An Open Letter to Laymen from a Pastor about Men's Ministry. Want to honor your pastor this month with a gift? Pick out a gift here - a book and a coffee mug that will remind them to pray for the men of the church. |
 Last Chance in 2008 to Come to Orlando
The
Leadership
Training Center will be hosting its last Orlando No Man
Left Behind Conference for 2008 in October. Don't miss this opportunity to come
to the premier men's discipleship leadership training event, featuring ALL of
Man in the Mirror's key staff: Patrick Morley, Founder/CEO, David Delk, President, Brett Clemmer, VP-Leadership
Development,and Dennis Puleo, Chairman's Advisory Council. Only in Orlando do you get to visit
the home office, meet the Man in the Mirror staff, go to Pat Morley's Friday morning Bible Study, and best of all, experience
Friday night go karts and BBQ with Pat and Brett! Bring
your team to Orlando, October 2-4. Click here for more
information and to register. Conferences also being held in Greenville, NC; Tulsa, OK; San Jose, CA; Philadelphia, PA; and Billings, MT in 2008.
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Project Generosity Off to a Roaring Start!
What Would Happen if Everyone in Your Church Read This Book?
In just a few short weeks, over 30,000 copies of The Treasure Principle have been ordered by churches and organizations around the country. There is a limited supply of this book available, so don't miss out on your chance to order.
A great gift for your congregation during the fall season, The Treasure Principle reminds us that we are God's money managers - everything we have is His! Randy Alcorn gently reminds us that God is our provider. He gives us everything we need, including enough to give back to His work. He gives us the gift of being able to participate in what He's doing in the church and in the world!
"The Treasure Principle will change your life! This book is destined to be a classic. " -Howard Dayton, Co-CEO, Crown Financial.
"I enthusiastically endorse The Treasure Principle. I hope millions will read it." -Ronald W. Blue, Founder and CEO, Ronald Blue & Company.
Click here to order The Treasure Principle-48 books for $55 plus shipping. |
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In the colored boxes throughout this edition we've included ways you can help your pastor and encourage him or her. All ideas are from No Man Left Behind, pages 205-206.
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Nourish Your Pastor-A Five Step Plan
Adapted from No Man Left Behind
Here are five ways you can "feed" your pastor:
Pray. Don't make a big deal out of it. Just do it.
Support. Stick up for your pastor. Don't allow petty comments from others.
Inform. No surprises. Keep your pastor "in the loop."
Include. Sometimes a pastor just needs to be "one of the guys."
Love/Serve. Find tangible ways to meet your pastor's physical needs.
Click here to read more about No Man Left Behind.
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Man Code
Keyword: Man Code
"Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible." -- St. Francis of Assisi  |
Think of something very specific he does well (e.g., what he says when baptizing), and write him a note telling him what a good job he is doing in that area.
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 Key Life
Key Life is committed to the teaching of biblical life principles--the whole counsel of God--to those who want to live an authentic, relevant and balanced Christian life.
Key Life's 15-minute daily radio broadcast as well as the one minute Think Spots are heard throughout the United States, Canada and internationally featuring the Bible teaching of Steve Brown.
The broadcast provides sound Bible teaching and helps listeners grow in the knowledge of God, producing life-changing results. What makes this program unique is Steve's humor, illustrations and practical application of Scripture, all with the focus on our freedom in Christ.
You can find more at the Key Life website.
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Encouraging Your Pastor
Tell your pastor you are praying for him (and then do it). If you are close enough to him, ask him if he has any specific prayer requests.
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Encouraging Your Pastor
Read your Bible every day (Fill up with the Word of God and it can't help but overflow in ways visible to others but probably not to you).
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Men at the Cross Live Webstream
Conference from Hershey, PA
 Empowering men to reach men, Men at the Cross is a revolution that seeks to turn the heart of our nation back to the God who created us.
September 19-20 the conference will be streamed LIVE from the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. Click here to register and learn more.
"Men at the Cross is so much more than a mountaintop experience," said Joe White, founder of Men at the Cross. "Every man who comes into the arena will be equipped to mentor and train another man with a Bible study manual that we're going to provide."
The faculty of Men at the Cross includes established leaders in effective ministry to men: Reggie Dabbs, Tony Evans, Steve Farrar, Larry Jackson, Neal Jeffrey, Crawford Loritts, Max Lucado, Rick Rigsby, Gary Rosberg, Gary Smalley, Todd Wagner, Kurt Warner, Stu Weber, and Joe White.
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Ask the Pastor
Dear Pastor Pete:
What are some things that men have done to encourage you over the years?
I love it when men encourage me via email with a specific point of impact, like sharing a sermon point that really helped them. I belong to a target shooting club, so at 49 my elders bought me a gun (a bit unconventional). I love when a guy gives me a DVD of a movie I really like. Once, a guy shared a book he'd been reading that I found very interesting. He offered to loan it to me, but surprised me by buying me a copy. (Pete adds: Remember, pastors have LOTS of books, so make sure we're really interested and not just being nice!)
Dr. Pete Alwinson is Senior Pastor of Willow Creek Church (PCA) in Winter Springs, Florida (www.willowcreekchurch.org). Pete has built his church by building his men. Pete's motto since he planted the church 20 years ago is "No Man Left Behind," which we stole (with his blessing) for the title of our book on discipling men in the church.
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Encouraging Your Pastor
Be a balanced and Godly man, husband, and father yourself (a blessing rather that a burden to your pastor).
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Annual Summit
Register Now
 The Summit is fast approaching, and there is a lot of "buzz" going on about it. Can you help us out? For planning purposes (like making sure the room is big enough), we'd like to get a "show of hands" for the Man in the Mirror Annual Summit, 6:30 p.m., Thursday, January 22 to noon, Saturday, January 24.
Please email patrickmorley@maninthemirror.org and type one of the following:
- I already registered
- I'm definitely coming, but I haven't registered yet
- I'm seriously considering coming
- Sorry, I can't make it
Of course, if you are definitely coming and haven't registered yet, what are you waiting for? Click here to register now.
P.S. We really want to get our wives and sons more involved, so please bring them with you! Their ticket is only $59!
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Encouraging Your Pastor
Always speak well of your pastor (little birds inevitably chirp when you say bad things).
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Join Us in September or October
9/5 - Success that Matters-Coral Springs, FL 9/12 - Success that Matters - Brookings, SD  9/12 - Rewired - Indianapolis, IN 9/13 - Success that Matters - Port Orange, FL 9/13 - Success that Matters - Plumsteadville, PA 9/19 - Seven Seasons - Covington, KY 9/19 - Success that Matters - Ooltewah, TN 9/19 - Success that Matters - St. Petersburg, FL 9/20 - Success that Matters - O Fallon, MO 9/26 - Dads That Make a Difference - Clover, SC 10/3 - Seven Seasons - Roseville, CA 10/4 - Dads that Make a Difference - Wadsworth, OH 10/4 - Dads that Make a Difference - Titusville, FL 10/10 - Seven Seasons - Greenville, SC 10/17 - Success that Matters - Waldoboro, ME 10/18 - MIMX - Orlando, FL 10/24 - Rewired - Collierville, TN 10/24 - Success that Matters - Cameron Park, CA 10/24 - Rewired - Englewood , CO 10/24 - Success that Matters - Long Grove, IL 10/24 - Success that Matters - Everett, WA Full Calendar No Man Left Behind ConferencesSeptember 11-13 - Greenville, NC  October 2-4 - Orlando, FL October 23-25 - Philadelphia Area November 6-8 - Tulsa, OK November 13-15 - San Jose, CA December 4-6 - Billings, MT Reaching Every ManSeptember 13 - Crestview, FL September 20 - Bradenton, FL October 4 - Naples, FL October 18 - Ormond Beach, FL Night on LeadershipOctober 3 - La Crosse, WI Full Calendar Questions? Call us at 800-929-2536. |
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Raise Your Voices!
And Rate Our Resources
Have you read a book by Patrick Morley that has had an impact on your life? Please let others know. Click here to go to amazon.com, where you'll find a list of Patrick Morley's books. Select a book you have  read and write a (glowing) review today. Right now. Go!
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RECOMMENDED BOOK: WHO STOLE MY CHURCH?
By Gordon MacDonald
"Turn it down! Turn it down!" This plea came from an older gentleman and was geared towards the worship band and its speaker system. But it was whispered fervently to his wife.
Is your church changing from the traditional, comfortable church you have been used to - sometimes leaving you wondering where the "old days" went? Pastor and author Gordon MacDonald uses a fictional story to explain how to embrace the changes that your congregation may be facing and how you can use that force in positive ways.
In this book your own understanding of church will be challenged, and MacDonald will take you through what the early and modern church looks like, and the influences that change church. Find out how to embrace change and how others can to!
Read more at Amazon or Christian Book Distributors.
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Leader Profile: Brian Fisher
Friday, November 10, 2006
location:
Casselberry, Florida
ministry expertise: Men's Ministry Development, Small Group Leadership, Business entrepreneur, Leadership training in the military, the civilian sector as well as in church settingsministry experience: I have been involved in developing men's ministries at two churches. I am currently a leader in men's ministry at Aloma UMC and have served in a men's ministry leadership role in various capacities for over 9 years. I have put together numerous successful men's events - everything from small group studies to men's retreats and conferences.
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Encouraging Your Pastor
Ask your pastor what his goals are and how you can help him.
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Take the 14-Day Marriage Prayer Challenge
We believe He might change our country and the world
Prayer changes things because God answers prayer. Everyone knows couples ought to pray for one another - but how many actually do it?
Take the 14-Day Marriage Prayer Challenge
Here's next step any person could take to build a better marriage - print out a copy of The Marriage Prayer and pray it each day for the next 14 days. What might God do if you said a simple prayer every day for your spouse?
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Encouraging Your Pastor
Volunteer to serve in the church.
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From Montana Man in the Mirror
 Recently, traveling Montana, a man told me he wouldn't be coming to the NMLB Conference because he wasn't a leader and we were building a conference for leaders. He simply couldn't have been more wrong. All men lead in some fashion.
In his wisdom, God has not given any of us everything we need to follow him successfully.
Instead, he chose to give us one another. The great commission calls us to build God's kingdom. To do this, we need the combined strength of each other. Jesus said the greatest compliment is to love God - he didn't say serve Him. It is not about what we do but what He does through us. Put in another way - the hero's of the Bible were ordinary men with typical human flaws and
weakness. They show us that when it comes to serving God's kingdom we don't have to be spectacular - just available. Spiritual leaders are ordinary people, called and enabled by God. All men have talents - all things God's help can lead.
We need everyone involved - each of us has a talent (Check 1 Corinthians 12:4-11). As
the saying goes, "A talent unused is a debt to mankind."
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Man in the Mirror Field Network Pilot
Briefing
Since Man in the Mirror has been successful in equipping leaders over a phone from a home base, think of how much more effective it would be if it was happening live -- one-on-one -- man to man! Who could better ascertain the gaps that a specific leader or church might have than a "feet on the street" associate with a personal relationship and working knowledge of that ministry's successes and struggles?
By the grace of God, we are going to the "field" with a network of men that will be trained and equipped to serve pastors and leaders. To ensure success, the concept will be piloted so that we can capture the best practices and catalogue the lessons learned before we deploy the concept on a larger scale. We have four test pilots in the market based on the interests areas of our first group of "field associates."
- No Man Left Behind Conferences
- Seminars
- Reaching Every Man Events
- Ministry Consultants
To learn more about the pilots and get updates on the "latest," visit our communications channel at mimfieldnetwork.blogspot.com.
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Dear Pam
Advice for you MIM Church Event
We are just getting our men's ministry started at my church and are thinking about having a men's event of some sort. What would you say are the most important things to think about and prepare to ensure the events' success?
Yours truly,
Ida Mann
Dear Ida,
Let me congratulate you on getting started!! I would suggest my 7-step "Git 'er Done" process:
1. SET THE DATE. Get it on the church calendar. Nail it down!
2. GET THE PASTORAL SUPPORT. Get him involved. What's in it for him?
3. ASSEMBLE YOUR TEAM. Use them to support you with the skills you're looking for (organizers, promoters, registration handlers, etc.)
4. CREATE THE VISION. How will this event fit into the big picture of your men's ministry?
5. KNOW YOUR TARGET AUDIENCE. Decide who you want to reach & plan your content accordingly.
6. PROMOTE! PROMOTE! PROMOTE! You can't over do it. Be creative! And remember that personal invitation is key.
7. CAPTURE THE MOMENTUM. Provide a follow-up study for the men to sign up for--on the spot!! Strike while the iron is hot.
Serving you to disciple men,
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.
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