The Annual Summit is Next Month
 Have you registered for the Annual Summit here in Orlando next month? We're excited to have leaders in the men's discipleship movement from around the country join us for this uplifting and forward-looking event. Whether you are a pastor or lay leader, have a regional ministry, or you're a donor to the ministry, there's something for you at the Summit. And this event is vital for our Field Associates and those who would like to become one.
Join Pat Morley, David Delk, faculty from our seminars and Leadership Training Center, board members and ministry leaders from around the country. Workshops being offered include: A Strategy to Reach 1 Million Men for Christ in 2009, Teaching the No Man Left Behind Model, Building Your Regional Ministry, Building & Leading Small Groups, Field Associate 101, Generous Giving Principles, and more. Plus, we'll have special workshops for wives! In addition, you'll have an opportunity to attend the Man in the Mirror Bible Study, now in its 22nd year. All this in Orlando in January.
Airfares are coming down, so don't miss this opportunity to join us for 2 ½ days of inspiration, encouragement, equipping and fun.
Click here to register now. Please email brettclemmer@maninthemirror.org with any questions. |
 NEW BOOKS from Patrick Morley
How to Survive the Economic Meltdown: Spiritual and Financial Strategies for You and Your Friends
We're all asking the same question, "How can I survive the current crisis?" Maybe you were an innocent bystander who got mugged, or perhaps you've been living by your own ideas and made mistakes. In either case, How to Survive the Economic Meltdown, will help you understand what is happening, how to get back on track, and offers more than 30 spiritual and practical strategies to not only survive but grow during this crisis. To order single copies from Amazon click here. For bulk packs click here.
Pastoring Men: What Works, What Doesn't, and Why It Matters Now More Than Ever
No man fails on purpose, yet our society is wrought with the results.
And our well-intentioned solutions often don't deal with the root
issue. What solution does Pastoring Men offer? Disciple men. The purpose of Pastoring Men is to equip you to effectively reach all of your men.
Men are hard to reach. But be assured-if you do, they will change the world.
Click here to read more and order. |
Man in the Mirror Field Network Update
Man in the Mirror's Annual Summit in January will be host to the field associate pilot debrief. Men who graciously accepted the responsibility of testing No Man Left Behind conferences, Seminars and Reaching Every Man training will convene for a debrief on this exercise so that we can all learn what modifications should be made as we deploy this initiative further in 2009. A workshop or panel discussion will be part of the Summits' agenda for all interested parties to hear first hand from these men - what worked, what didn't work and what did God do with their respective efforts?
2009 Field Initiative
Work is already underway to recruit more men across this nation to become field associates for Seminars and No Man Left Behind conferences and field trainers for Reaching Every Man events. Interested in learning more about this for you or your ministry? Email allenio@maninthemirror.org for more information and be sure to make plans to join us for in-depth discussions at our Annual Summit here in Orlando, FL. |
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Check out the green boxes to learn the highest summit on each continent and about an even more important Summit! |
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Highest Summit in Asia: Mt. Everest
(29,029 feet). It's freezing cold and covered in ice and snow. But Man in the
Mirror's Summit
is way cooler. Join us! |
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North America: Mt. McKinley in Alaska
is tall at 20,320 ft. Don't you think
it's high time you registered for the Annual Summit? |
A Real Christmas Gift
The December 23 Devotional from Equipping the Man in the Mirror
 You're blessed when you get your inside world-your mind and heart-put right. Then you can see God in the outside world. Matt. 5:8, The Message
The human heart houses many deep problems. Often, theses are even more keenly felt at Christmastime. All people are looking for a cause, they're looking for love, and they're looking for an explanation of the pain they experience.
It seems that people can set aside many of their frustrations throughout the year. But at the holiday season we all want to feel fulfilled, to know we have a purpose, that we love and are loved, and that the difficulties in life make our faith stronger. We all watch the feel-good stories of the holidays like, "It's a Wonderful Life." Man of George Bailey's struggles in the movie are the same as many men in your life. Maybe you know someone who is going through a difficult time-a divorce, job loss, death of a loved one, or some other matter of the heart. The reason Jesus came was to love that person in need. What better gift at Christmas than the love of God? MIMBS7.
Is there someone in your life who needs to know the love of Christ? During this Christmas season, how can you show them more of God's love?
Click here to learn more about Equipping the Man in the Mirror. |
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Europe: Mount Elbrus (18,510 feet) in the Caucasus. "Great things are done when men and mountains meet.
This is not done by jostling in the street." - William Blake. But not to
belay-bor the point: meet us at the Summit! |
Ministry Spotlight
Fishers of Men Medical Ministries
FOMMM is a 501(c)(3) not for profit organization and was started after much prayer and prompting of the Holy Spirit after Andy and Victoria Schmelzer's second trip to Ghana. Victoria has been involved in medical missions since 1984 and Andy was overwhelmed as a teen when he first read the command to take the gospel to all creation.
Andy and Victoria are led to take the gospel to Asia. Since the fall of Communist Russia, the opportunities in Mongolia are amazing. There will be the building up of Mongolians and Chinese to be a witnesses of the gospel of Jesus Christ. These people will be instrumental in taking the gospel to the Islamic countries. We also will look to evangelize the Carribean. Right now we have a place in Trinidad and Tobago to minister evangelically and medically. Visit their website here.
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Join Us in January
1/22-24 - Annual Summit, Orlando, FL
More Details
Church Events
1/9 - Rewired - Sharpsburg, MD 1/17 - Rewired - Nampa, IA 1/30 - Rewired - Concord, CA Full Calendar Leadership Training Center Events
Reaching Every ManJanuary 8 - Bradenton, FL January 15 - Lakeland, FL January 17 - Gainesville, FL January 17 - Weberville, MI January 29 - Coral Springs, FL January 31 - Tallahassee, FL Full Calendar Questions? Call us at 800-929-2536. |
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Mt. Kilimanjaro in Africa
is 19,341 feet tall. You don't have to climb a mountain to be part of the men's
ministry movement. Just come to the Summit in Orlando. You'll heighten
your knowledge of today's men's ministry movement. And we're not bluffing! |
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Leader Profile: Kevin Mechling
join date:  Wednesday, November 22, 2006
location: Bluffton, IN
ministry expertise: Men's Ministry Team Leader, Men's Small Groups, Co-Ed Small Groups, Event Coordinator
ministry experience:
I was a leader in my youth group during high school. I am a manager for a construction company. I have been a small group facilitator for many years. In 2004 I helped kick-off our church's men's ministry and we have been growing that since.
Keving Mechling's going to the Annual Summit. Are You? Annual Summit Registration.
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Australia
- Mount Kosciuszko: 7,310 feet. Climbers of Mount
Kosciuszko have a vastly new perspective once they reach the
top. You will too when you come to the MIM Summit. |
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 Man Code
Keyword: Man Code
"But with Christ, we have access in a one-to-one relationship, for, as in the Old Testament, it was more one of worship and awe, a vertical relationship. The New Testament, on the other hand, we look across at a Jesus who looks familiar, horizontal. The combination is what makes the Cross." --Bono |
Dear Pam
The 411 on Successful Men's Events
Dear Pam,
We are having a father/son paintball outing and really want to make this an outreach event. What is the best way to promote our event outside the walls of our church? --Trapped in VA
Dear Trapped,
Here are some quick ideas:
1. Challenge your men to invite friends and neighbors. Who should they ask? How about their son's friends from school or a sports team?
2. Ask your pastor to send a personal note to area pastors and encourage them to join the event.
3. Get your youth group to put up flyers (with permission) at their schools.
And ALWAYS present an opportunity for all who attend to be a part of a follow up program. For a paintball event, I might recommend giving every man a Wild At Heart book (available in boxes of 48) and extending an invitation to participate in a 6-week discussion group. Capture that momentum!! Let me know how it goes!!
Serving Together,
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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Antarctica: Vinson Massif (16,050 feet). Average temperature is 128.6 degrees below zero! Average temperature in Orlando in January: 72 degrees. Come to Orlando
for the Summit! |
Book Spotlight
The Gospel for Real Life
Experience freedom from the grip of sin and know the joy of pursuing holiness. Revel in God's acceptance of you and participate in His grace as a daily reality. Expose the subtle acids of legalism in your life and enjoy the liberty of the cross by Jerry Bridges.
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South
America: Cerro
Aconcagua is 22,841 feet high. One time a man climbed the summit
and found an adder. But wait! You will find an adder at Man in the Mirror's Summit - David Delk will
be there (he holds a degree in math). Add yourself to our registration list
here. |
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