What Your Pastor Wishes You Knew About Him
But Could Never Tell You Himself

Don't miss Dr. Pete Alwinson’s special message recorded at the Man in the Mirror Bible Study. Click here to watch/listen to it online for free or download it to your computer.

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Leadership Training Opportunities Approaching Quickly

The 2-1/2 day Building a Sustainable Men’s Ministry course will be available in two different locations in January and February 2006:

Orlando (January 12-14, 2006)
This training will coincide with the Kickoff Training for Men’s Ministry Specialists. Click here for more information.

Houston (February 2-4, 2006)
This is the first time we are taking this specific training outside of Orlando!  Click here for more information.

Both dates have limited space, so register early!

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Another Look at the Divorce Rates

…it should be realized that the "close to 50%" divorce rate refers to the percentage of marriages entered into during a particular year that are projected to end in divorce or separation before one spouse dies. Such projections assume that the divorce and death rates occurring that year will continue indefinitely into the future-an assumption that is useful more as an indicator of the instability of marriages in the recent past than as a predictor of future events. In fact, the divorce rate has been dropping, slowly, since reaching a peak around 1980, and the rate could be lower (or higher) in the future than it is today. (emphasis added)

From http://www.divorcereform.org/real.html, quoting Rose M. Kreider and Jason M. Fields, "Number, Timing and Duration of Marriages and Divorces, 1996," Current Population Reports, P70-80, Washington, DC: US Census Bureau, 2002.

A healthy discipleship strategy helps men become Godly husbands and fathers. How does your ministry to men support the men of your church and their marriages?

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NEW! Men’s Ministry Specialist Information on maninthemirror.org

The Men’s Ministry Specialist training program kicks off at the January 12-14, 2006 Building a Sustainable Men’s Ministry course in Orlando. We now have additional information on this program available at the Man in the Mirror website.  Go to www.maninthemirror.org/ltc/mms.htm for an overview, a downloadable application for the program, and to register for the January training.

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Church Seminars Coming To Ohio, Virginia, Kansas & Florida in 2005…2006 Dates Available!

Nov. 4, 2005 Success That Matters Westerville, Ohio
Nov. 4, 2005  Success That Matters Titusville, Florida
Nov. 11, 2005 Seven Seasons Glen Allen, Virginia
Nov. 11, 2005  Dads That Make a Difference Wichita, Kansas

Steve A. attended a recent Success That Matters event at Third Presbyterian Church in Richmond, Virginia, where MIM faculty member John Campbell spoke:

The whole event was great, but
the part about wives was most
needed. I have heard many of the
things I heard this weekend, but
I have never had it delivered in
such a powerful and interesting
way. I’m leaving here with a
greater desire than ever to
please the Lord, and love my
wife and children in a new way.

We are scheduling events right now for 2006.  Reserve your date today!

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Top 5 Ways to Use Books for $1 This Christmas Season

5. Give them to visitors who attend your special Christmas show (Singing Christmas Tree, Cantata, Drama)
4. Provide three or four copies for children to sit on so they can see better when sitting in the pews.
3. Reward your Sunday School and nursery workers who sacrifice their Christmas Sunday morning with their families so that others can attend services.
2. Inspire your congregation to join and start new small groups starting in January by giving them a free book.  If everyone reads the same thing, you all have something to talk about!
1. Use them to double your church attendance this Christmas…HOW? You may ask...Read below!

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3 Simple Steps To Double Your Church Attendance This Christmas

1. Buy copies of God Came Near (for about a dollar) for every member of your church.  Order by November 22.
2. Hand out the books in church on Sunday, December 11, along with a card that lists your Christmas Sunday service times.
3. Encourage everyone to give away their book to a neighbor or co-worker with a personal invitation to church on Christmas.

Inspire your congregation with a vision and a plan for outreach this Christmas season! Click here to watch a 3 minute video of Man in the Mirror's President, David Delk, discussing Books for $1.

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We want to pray for you

We want to stand with you in the battle for your soul. Over 450 people from 14 countries are part of our 24/7 prayer ministry. What are you asking God to do in your life and your ministry right now? Email your ministry prayer requests to prayer@maninthemirror.org and we will pray for you!

Want to pray for leaders who are discipling men? Click here to learn how to join the prayer team.

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