Men's Ministry Update

"Give me an understanding heart so that I can ... know the difference between right and wrong....” The Lord was pleased that Solomon had asked for wisdom. —1 Kings 3:9-10
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Read through the Bible with Man in the Mirror using The Fourth Seed Devotional.

In Honor of Father's Day, here are...

Top 10 (Wrong) Ways To Initiate Your Son Into Manhood:

10. Teach him the secret male ritual of leaving the toilet seat up and the toilet paper roll empty.
9. Have a ceremony where you give him his own remote control.

8. Lead him through an afternoon of rigorous physical training in the back yard while you sit in a lawn chair with a half-gallon of ice cream.
7. Eat until you're about to burst and then ride the Screamin' Hurler roller coaster.
6. Put cream on his face and let the cat shave him with its tongue.
5. Walk behind him through his school halls yelling, "You da man!"
4. Send him to the local discount store to buy mom's "personal things."
3. Give him Grandma's lime green Gremlin with personalized license plates that say, "TUFFGUY."
2. Send the womenfolk shopping, then get out your secret Old Yeller video and have a good cry together.
1. Shot put catching.

Find more great “Top 10” lists at www.fathers.com/humor.

For Men's Ministry Leaders: Strengthen Your Strategy

The Leadership Training Center completed its seventh training event of 2007 with 100 ministry leaders in North Carolina.

“The Conference has transformed my approach to men's ministry. It ... provided me all the tools to regenerate, reinvigorate and transform events and activities into really discipling men and changing their hearts.” – A. Everett, leader, Raleigh Area NMLB Conference

There are two opportunities left in 2007 to attend the No Man Left Behind Conference in Orlando, Florida, where ministry teams will have full access to the Man in the Mirror staff, including Patrick Morley! Secure your spot now for the June 14-16 or September 20-22 conferences.

In addition, the No Man Left Behind Conference is coming to cities around the country. Events are currently scheduled in the D.C. area (June), Dallas (August), Houston (September), Hunstville (October) and Portland, OR (October). More locations are pending. Click here for the full schedule.

Help Other Couples: Tell Us Your Story

Pat and David are working on a new marriage book and they need to hear from you. If you'd consider helping other couples by sharing a true experience from your marriage, visit marriagebook.wordpress.com. We'll disguise names and details but preserve the essence of the story. We are praying God will use your stories to change hundreds and thousands of couple's lives!

For Your Country: Every Man, Every Church, Every Decade

Men to Gather at Washington Monument
For Once-Every-Decade Event
October 6, 2007

WASHINGTON, DC – The men of America are being invited to return to the grounds of the Washington Monument in Washington, DC, on October 6^th for a national gathering of men called Stand in the Gap 2007.

The emphasis of this event is to call generations of men together to honor God, hear from God, and to embolden each man to leave a legacy of spiritual leadership and faithfulness from one generation to the next. Psalm 145:4 captures the essence of the day: “One generation will commend your works to another; they will tell of your mighty acts.”

For more information visit www.standinthegap2007.org.

Need a Speaker? Patrick Morley and the Team Are Available

Need an experienced, trusted speaker for a Mayor's Prayer Breakfast, Denominational District Meeting, Pastor's Conference, Businessmen's Outreach, Ministerial Association, or Leadership Team Retreat? Man in the Mirror associates Pat Morley, Dennis Puleo, Bob Keiderling, Brett Clemmer and David Delk are all available on a limited basis to come help you in your ministry. You can see all of their bios online at www.maninthemirror.org/ltc/faculty.htm. Call Pam, at 407-472-2100, or 800-929-2536 for more information.

For Your Congregation: Divorce Rates Drop

According to the Associated Press, America's divorce rate began climbing in the late 1960s and peaked at 5.3 divorces per 1,000 people in 1981. Since then it's dropped by one-third, to 3.6. Click here to read the full story.

For Your Men: What Does It Take to Be the Spiritual Leader in the Home?

Many men are confused. They don't know what it means to be the spiritual leader in the home. According to the May 7, 2007 Barna Update, mothers are more likely to be the ‘spiritual energizer' of the home, and their spirituality is stronger than that of fathers. Read more here.

“Finding Success & Honor at Home” is Session Two of the Success That Matters seminar. This event can help your

men discover what it means to be the spiritual leader in their homes. Click here to learn more about bringing this great seminar to the men in your church.

For Your Quiet Time: A Mug ‘n a Book

How's your quiet time? Your devotions? Your “DAWG” (Daily Appointment With God)? Why not grab a new book and a mug for your coffee to pep up your devotions? Click here for a list of books to choose from.

For Fathers: Two Key Resources

The mission of the National Center for Fathering (NCF) is to improve the well-being of

children by inspiring and equipping men to be more effectively involved in the lives of children. The Center was founded in 1990 by Dr. Ken Canfield to conduct research on fathers and fathering, and to develop practical resources to prepare dads for nearly every fathering situation.

On Fathers.com (NCF's website) find research and facts on fathering, parenting and how to develop a great relationship with your kids (and some great jokes too!).

All Pro Dad is another excellent resource for men who want to become better fathers. Visit AllProDad.com for interactive quizzes, books,

audiotapes, brochures, free articles, online classes and surveys, support groups and many other resources on parenting.

You can read about Bryan Davis, director of All Pro Dad, in the July/August 2007 issue of The Fourth Seed.

Order a case of The Fourth Seed for the fathers in your church to bless and encourage them.

FYI: Father's Day Books Still Available

It's not too late! The regular ordering deadline has passed, but Father's Day books are still available – there is a $10 rush delivery charge

in addition to the regular shipping fee to ensure arrival in time for Father's Day. Limited quantities of Point Man, Wild at Heart, Twelve Ordinary Men, and The Man in the Mirror are still available to give to the dads in your church. You must call us at 800-929-2536 to order rush delivery!

For Your Business: Genesis: The Business Workshop

Genesis: The Business Workshop features 60 stories about business leaders like J.C. Penney, John D. Rockefeller, Sam Walton, Mary Kay and Ray Kroc. It focuses on How to

Build a Business on a Solid Foundation (Biblical basis) with 13 colorful videos and participant workbooks. They are looking for workshop leaders and participants who have a heart to be more effective and profitable in business. Check it out at www.thegenesisworkshop.com.

Pray With Us: The 24/7 Prayer Team

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.

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