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In the colored boxes throughout this edition we've included stats and tips on marriage.
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Man Code
Keyword: Man Code
"Happy marriages begin when we marry the ones we love, and
they blossom when we love the ones we marry." -Tom Mullen
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Annual Summit
Register Now
 You're invited! If you're a pastor, men's leader, or want to build a ministry to churches, we've designed the 2009 Man in the Mirror Annual Summit especially for you. Whether you're an existing leader or just getting started in men's discipleship--you'll leave our 2 1/2 days together with the inspiration, encouragement, knowledge, and resources you need to go to the next level of effectiveness in your ministry to men.
6:30 p.m., Thursday, January 22 to noon, Saturday, January 24.
Click here to register now.
Please email patrickmorley@maninthemirror.org if you have any questions.
P.S. We really want to get our wives and sons more involved, so please bring them with you! Their ticket is available at a discounted rate! |
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Family fragmentation costs US taxpayers at least $112 billion each year, or over $1 trillion dollars per decade. From Taxpayer Costs of Divorce and Unwed Childbearing |
NCMM
An Annual Gathering for Leaders
November 11-13, 2008 - Minneapolis, MN
Berean Baptist Church
If you're a regional or national men's ministry leader, Rendezvous '08 is for you!
The Christian men's movement needs its leaders to stand together in brotherhood, unity, mission, and service. The only way we can do together what we can't do alone is if we become together what we can't be alone.
The schedule includes:
- Keynote speaker Dr. Leith Anderson, President of the National Association of Evangelicals
- Keynote speaker Dr. Jay Barnes, President of Bethel University
- Optional two-part equipping workshop - Launching, Leading, and Funding a Non-Profit Ministry - for men who are interested in learning the basic skills of operating a 501(c)3 organization.
Go to www.ncmm.org for more information and to register. |
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44% of American adults are currently unmarried (2000 data). This number has been rising steadily: in 1970 36% of Americans were unmarried; in 1980 39%; in 1990 41%. "Marital Status of the Population 15 Years Old and Over, by Sex and Race: 1950 to Present," U.S. Census Bureau, 2001 |
Meet Our Faculty
Dr. Charles Cooper
Dr. Charles Cooper is an author, lecturer, church planter and Church consultant. He is one of the Leadership Training Center's faculty members.
Since becoming a communicator of God's truth at age 15, "Coop" has been a pastor for 19 years in addition to his other vocational responsibilities. He taught homiletics and hermeneutics at the Moody Bible Institute for six years. He was for eight years an instructor, biblical researcher, and education consultant for Sola Scriptura.
Coop is a teaching elder at Harvest Church in Winter Garden, Florida, his third church plant.
Coop's podcasts are available at Harvest Church's website.
Learn more about the Leadership Training Center and our faculty here.
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To Keep the Love Alive: Praise is such a great gift, and it's so easy to give. So look at the things that make your spouse and others unique and develop the habit of praising them for those special things. From the Smalley Relationship Center. |
Featured Ministry
Family Life
 Family Life's mission is to effectively develop godly marriages and families who change the world one home at a time. Created on the principle that the family provides the foundation for society, the ministry offers a wide range of tools to help families become stronger. Tools that help you communicate more lovingly and effectively. Tools that help you rekindle the romance. Tools that help you become the very best parent you can be. By offering tools for change, FamilyLife empowers people to live in love instead of in anger. And thus we change the world, one home at a time. Find out more at Family Life's website. |
Join Us in October and November
 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 11/7 - Rewired - Mansfield, OH 11/14 - Seven Seasons - Allentown, PA 11/14 - Success that Matters - Palmer, AK 11/15 - Rewired - Wentzville, MO Full Calendar No Man Left Behind Conferences October 23-25 - Philadelphia Area November 6-8 - Tulsa, OK November 13-15 - San Jose, CA December 4-6 - Billings, MT Reaching Every ManOctober 18 - Ormond Beach, FL November 13 - Jacksonville, FL November 15 - Port St. Lucy, FL Full Calendar Questions? Call us at 800-929-2536. |
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There are 100 million single and unmarried adults in the U.S. (some living alone, some living with partners, families, roommates, etc.). - U.S. Census Bureau, 2003 |
Disciplemen.com
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Leader Profile: Brian Anderson
join date:  Thursday, November 22, 2007
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ministry expertise: Marriage Ministry Coach, 5 years Small Group Coach, 5 years Coach, 20 years
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My market place background of over two decades encompasses leadership effectiveness, selection, talent management, multi-store supervision, head count 150 with revenue responsibilities exceeding 29M, performance consulting and Human Resources responsibilities. My leadership style is one of servant leader which embraces heart, head, hands and habits.
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Some 62% of adults say sharing household chores is very important to marital success. In the public's ranking of keys to a successful marriage, "sharing household chores" still trails far behind the perennial leader -- "faithfulness" --which is rated as very important by 93% of survey respondents.
July 18, 2007 Pew Research Study |
50,000 books already ordered!
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New Ministry News Column
Men's Ministry News
 Look for the men's ministry news column beginning with this issue of the Men's Discipleship Update. We'll be sharing bits of what is going on around the world in men's ministry. Please send ideas for the column to brettclemmer@maninthemirror.org. Thank you for your assistance. |
Men's Ministry News
The Bigger Breakfast
Churches across the UK are taking part in The Bigger Breakfast, an attempt to break the world's record for the most men eating breakfast at the same time. Fact sheets on sensitive men's issues such as prostrate cancer and pornography will be distributed. "We're delighted at how churches are responding to The Bigger Breakfast," says Phil Creighton, BMM vice president. "We want the day to kick start ministry to men across the UK, and these will be terrific resources for churches. Read the full article here.
McCartney at the Helm
Promise Keepers is expected to undergo major changes after co-founder Bill McCartney was brought out of retirement to once again head the nearly 20-year-old organization - arguably the most prominent among men's ministries. McCartney, 68, returned to the helm of the organization, assuming his new role as CEO and Chairman on Monday, five years after having resigned. He also brought back with him former Promise Keepers executive Raleigh Washington to serve as president. Read more here.
Men Must Reach Beyond Local Church Chapters
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (UMNS)--With its goal to "help men know Jesus Christ," the Commission on United Methodist Men must reach out beyond its
chartered local church chapters to connect with a wider range of men, say its leaders. One method to accomplish this is through certification to be a men's specialist by the United Methodist Board of Higher Education and Ministry.
Dr. Patrick Morley will be speaking at The Gathering for Men in 2009.
The full report is here.
Run and Pray
You will see them early on Saturdays at Kellyville Ridge jogging, stretching and chatting. Not only are Darren Pettit and the group of men getting fit, they are fitting time for their faith into their weekends.
The group meets at 6:45 AM and prays for 15 minutes before embarking on a 45-minute exercise routine of hill runs, push-ups, sit-ups and sprints. The Rouse Hill and Stanhope Gardens Anglican Church men's ministry member said the idea for the group came from discussions about how to reach men in the community. ''Men don't tend to share their problems and discuss things by sitting down and having coffee, they like to be working or doing things. This allows us to relate to each other and open up about the struggles in our lives while training,'' Mr. Pettit said.
Read the full story here.
Southern Baptists Help in Gustav Relief
David E. Hankins, executive director of the Louisiana convention, said, "As we discover needs, we are confident that Southern Baptists will rally to help those
in need. We are grateful for the disaster relief volunteers who are already on the job." Jim Didlake, director of men's ministry for the Mississippi Baptist Convention Board who is part of a disaster relief team on the coast, reported to the The Baptist Record, the convention's newsjournal, "The spirit of the people to whom we've talked is good." Read the full story here.
The Knights of the Columbus sponsor conference on Abortion's Effect on Men
"As an organization of lay men that has a strong history and commitment to life, we think it is very important to highlight the issues faced by those fathers whose children are aborted," said Supreme Knight Carl Anderson. "There are three victims of every abortion, the child and both of his or her parents, and it is our hope that this conference will be the beginning of a ministry within the Church to these fathers, who grieve the death of their unborn child in isolation and silence."
Read the full article here. |
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One out of five adults has never been married. One out of three has been divorced. From Barna, March 2008. |
Dear Pam
Puzzled Plans
We are in the process of putting together our 2009 calendar of events for our men's ministry and are planning to host another one of your Man in the Mirror seminars. How do we know which seminar to select? Should they be done in a particular order?
--Excited about the Next Step
Dear Excited,
That is a great question and I'm happy to help you get started with your 2009 planning. Thanks for allowing Man in the Mirror to meet your men's ministry needs.
I'd like to direct you to an informative video on our website that will answer your question very clearly. Please click where it says "Which event is right for your church?" This video walks you through the Wide-Deep Continuum, which will help you to determine where men are on their spiritual journey, and then target the activities and opportunities you offer to men based on where they are spiritually.
Didn't that simplify your decision? Please call me at (800) 929-2536, ext. 110 so I can reserve your date, get your seminar posted on our website and ship you some marketing materials to get started promoting.
Serving you to disciple men,
Pam |
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Only one-quarter of American households consist of what most people think of as a "traditional family": a married couple and their children. -"The Emerging 21st Century Family," National Opinion Research Center, University of Chicago, 1999 |
Greenville NMLB Conference
The Survey Says. . .
What part of the course did you like the most?
"Speakers were well versed, organized and work well together."
"Good stimulating presentation."
"The technology, materials and stories that were used to relay or present the material."
"Solid, structured."
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In early 2005, Congressman J. Randy Forbes from Virginia gathered a small group of members of the U.S. House of Representatives who began meeting in Room 219 of the Capitol to pray for our nation. The gravity of their meetings was derived from the humble sincerity of their belief that God could heal America.
