Men's Ministry Update

The women were terrified and bowed with their faces to the ground. Then the men asked, “Why are you looking among the dead for someone who is alive? He isn’t here! He is risen from the dead!” —Luke 24:5-6a
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- “Big Events” Still Going Strong
- The Wonder Twins Video Debut
- A Book Lasts Longer Than a Flower
- What Do Women Wish Pastors Know?
- Reach More Men
- Train Your Men to Follow Christ
- Train Your Leaders to Disciple Men
- Macho Christianity – What’s Your Man Code?
- Teach Your Men to Share Their Faith
- Host an Event
- Leadership Lessons
- Rejuvenate: Clarify Your Focus and Drive
- Pray With Us

The rumors of the demise of the big men’s event are greatly exaggerated! At least four ministries are now offering the “big event experience” for men in 2007. Each has a unique approach:

PromiseKeepers

Still the granddaddy of ‘em all, PK is offering 7 large arena events in 2007: Starting June 29-30, events are offered in Mobile, San Antonio, Nashville, Orlando, Columbia (SC), Cincinnati and Fresno. Great worship, talented speakers, all in the context of a sports arena. Tickets are only $64 through April 30! Go to www.promisekeepers.org for more info.

Iron Sharpens Iron

“The Mission of the Iron Sharpens Iron (ISI) Conference Network is to mobilize regional ministries to resource local churches with a first class one-day equipping conference that is specifically designed for men.” (From www.ironsharpensiron.net) Each conference features multiple speakers in large sessions and workshops. ISI is approximately halfway through their schedule of 24 regional conferences in 2007. Check out their website to find a conference near you.

Momentum

This brand new ministry is offering the large event featuring worship and a well-known speaker – similar to a Man in the Mirror seminar. Momentum’s strategy goes well beyond the event, however, offering leadership training in advance of the event, and a follow-up strategy to help capture the momentum after the event. Go to www.momentumevents.org for more information and to download their brochure.

In the Zone

“In the Zone is a high energy, no holds barred talk-fest by guys who don’t always agree. Truckloads of music, multi-media and hot topics.” Patterned after a sports talk program on TV, these events held on Saturday mornings promise to be “completely relevant, totally unpredictable.” Go to www.inthezone.org for more information.

The Mission Mother’s Day Book Giveaway is now in its fourth year of reaching women in churches around the country. MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) has joined the program as a partner this year. Don’t forget to order books for all the women in your church this Mother’s Day. Remember: if you just give them flowers, they’ll be dead in a week (the flowers, that is). For about $1 each, you can give them Becoming a Women of Prayer, Five Star Families or pick from a half dozen other titles. Go to the Mission Mother’s Day website to order today.

You Need to Know: What Three Things Do Women Want Their Pastors to Know?

Check out the latest book to support men’s discipleship: What Women Wish Pastors Knew (Zondervan, 2007). Among the many messages Denise George heard from women, three were the loudest: First, women are hurting deeply and they need help. Second, they are starving spiritually. And, finally, they want churches to teach men to be strong spiritual leaders in their homes. Read the full article here. This is a great message for

us to bring to our pastors: women want the men to be discipled! Is your church teaching men to be strong spiritual leaders?

Here’s an article to start with: read Becoming an Effective Spiritual Leader of Your Family on christianity.com. Then, go to Man in the Mirror and check out the Drive Time for Husbands Toolbox.

All around the country, churches are hosting men’s seminars. At Success That Matters, Rewired, Seven Seasons of a Man’s Life, Dads That Make a Difference, men are hearing the Word, accepting and rededicating their lives to Christ, and joining six-week small groups. Pray for the events being held this month in Ohio - Tennessee - Georgia - Florida - California - South Dakota - North Carolina - Montana – Virginia. Then, think about hosting one in your church.

No Man Left Behind Conferences

The Leadership Training Center has trained 265 leaders from 93 churches in just the last 3 months alone! Already, 9 more events are scheduled for 2007, with 8-10 more in the planning stages. Register for one of the events below, or get more information about bringing the Leadership Training Center to your area by calling 800-929-2536.

April 19-21 ~ Waco, TX
May 10-12 ~ Cary, NC (Raleigh Area)
May 10-12 ~ Victoria, TX
May 17-19 ~ Houston, TX
June 7-9 ~ Jessup, MD (Capital Area)
June 14-16 ~ Orlando, FL*
*Total Access Event – includes entire Man in the Mirror staff at your disposal!

Click here to learn more and register.

According to ABC News, “There is a new trend in religion: macho Christianity — a movement started by men who say traditional church services are just too feminine and sissy. Nationwide less than four in 10 churchgoers are men, and the men in this movement say it's because men need a religious outlet that's more masculine.” Read the rest of the article here.

At Man in the Mirror, we call this your “man code.” It’s the impression men get about what it means to be a man in your church. Check out this great article on the website to learn more. Understanding Your Church’s Man Code

For 12 years, churches have been hosting Success That Matters seminars all over the country – churches just like yours. The results have been a testimony to God’s power: 65,000 men; 46,000 have joined a small group at the event; 21,000 decisions to commit or recommit to Christ. Help the men of your church hear how God’s

plan for their lives will help them find true significance in their career, marriages and families. You can preview the four sessions included in this event at www.maninthemirror.org/events/index.htm.

Reserve the date for your Success That Matters event in the next 30 days and save $100! Contact Pam Adkins at (800) 929-2536, ext. 110 or pamadkins@maninthemirror.org for details.

For Your Education: Weekly Leadership Lessons

Patrick invites you to enroll for his FREE Weekly Leadership Lessons to learn strategies that can dramatically increase your leadership effectiveness. Sign up at www.MorleyLeadershipCenter.com and also find information about seminars and other leadership resources.

Rejuvenate: Clarify Your Focus and Drive

Based on Christ's teachings, Focus Four serves the business owner who feels overwhelmed, frustrated, or needs clearer

focus. Our three year process equips leaders with the knowledge, attitude, skills, and habits necessary for building your business while still having a life. You will then have the time and the economic support to be the leader you were meant to be in your home, community, and church. Learn more at www.focusfour.com.

We want to stand with you in the battle for your soul. Over 1000 people from 35 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! We would love to know who we are praying for, so please include your city, state, and country in your email.

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