Men's Ministry Update

“Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people. Remember that the Lord will give you an inheritance as your reward, and that the Master you are serving is Christ. —Colossians 3:23-24
Featured Verse, October 8, One-Year Bible
Read through the Bible with Man in the Mirror using The Fourth Seed Devotional.

According to USA Today, more men (60%) than women (40%) find it hard not to work on their days off. What about you? If you’re one of those people, you might be struggling with the Spiritual Discipline known as “taking a Sabbath.” Take a day off! Every week. You need it, and experts say you’ll be much more productive in the time that you do work.

• Thirty-seven percent of all working dads said they would consider the option of taking a new job with less pay if it offered a better work/life balance.

• Thirty-six percent of working dads reported they bring work home at least one day a week and 30 percent say they often or always work weekends. —From CNN.com

From our friends and partners at the National Center for Fathering

The National Center for Fathering has a brand new seminar, Championship Fathering, which inspires and equips dads to move along in their fathering journey. We also continue to provide our "Father Daughter Summit," a day long encounter for fathers and their teenage daughters. Learn more at www.fathers.com/seminar.

According to the International Coalition of Workplace Ministries, the number of books published about faith and work has skyrocketed in the last two years. One of the key drivers to this is that there are more Bible studies happening in the workplace.

Are you equipping and preparing men to reach others for Christ in their workplace?

Looking for great material for an office Bible Study? What about flying Pat Morley in each week to teach your group for about 30 minutes, and then lead a 30 minute discussion? Oh wait – that would be too expensive.

Here's a better idea: The Man in the Mirror Bible Study can be downloaded each week for free off our webcasting site. Or, you can purchase the series on CD or DVD to make it even easier.

For Men’s Leaders: When Should You Start Planning ’08? Right Now! Come to the LTC to Get Started…

Only two more chances in 2007 to attend the Leadership Training Center’s 2 ½ day premier training, the No Man Left Behind Conference! Bring your team of leaders to Portland from October 18^th through 20^th, or Chattanooga from December 6^th through 8^th. Watch your ministry to men grow and disciple every man in your church for Christ. For more details click here.

About four years ago, Ron Tangen and a group of men from Bismarck, North Dakota dropped PK a line asking if there was a way they could come to Bismarck. PK obliged by supporting a web cast of a live PK conference. The following year the group now known as North Dakota Men of Faith added a live worship team. October 12 & 13 will mark their fourth year of doing this conference. Other cities in North and South Dakota have asked Ron about doing it in their area. This year a workshop will be made available for leaders who want help the men they bring to take the next right step in their spiritual journey. To find out more, call Ron Tangen at 701-222-1484 or rtangen@bepc.com.

How many men's events have you successfully implemented? Maybe you should call Pam! Call 800-929-2536 or email pamadkins@maninthemirror.org to learn more.

The Quiet Time Kit! Spend time with the Lord with a great book and a coffee mug with an encouraging statement: Get a cup of coffee, close the door, and enjoy a time of prayer for the men of your church. To learn more about this great resource, click here.

To Choose the Life is to commit to a way or pattern of life. It means to answer Christ's call to take up our cross, our mission, suffering. Bill Hull explains what it means to choose the life ready to make disciples, and train them to do what Jesus commanded believers to do. Read more about Choose the Life in The September/October issue of The Fourth Seed. Find information on the web by visiting Bible.org and follow the Choose the Life prompts.

October Seminar Schedule

10/12 – Asheville, NC - Success That Matters
10/12 – Roseville, CA - Success That Matters
10/12 – San Leandro, CA – Seven Seasons
10/12 – Greenville, NC – Rewired
10/13 – Saint Cloud, FL – Seven Seasons
10/13 – Hickory, NC– Seven Seasons
10/19 – Eagle, ID – Success That Matters
10/19 – Chatsworth, CA – Seven Seasons
10/20 – Mason, OH – Rewired
10/26 – Covington, LA – Success That Matters
10/26 – Milpitas, CA – Mission Driven Life

Leadership Training Events

Oct. 18-20, 2007
Portland, OR

Dec. 6-8, 2007
Chattanooga, TN

Questions? Call us at 800-929-2536.

We want to stand with you in the battle for your soul. Over 1200 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.

Because you are praying together, we, at Man in the Mirror, would like to introduce you to each other through our monthly prayer email...would you please send a short paragraph of introduction and a picture to share to patrickmorley@maninthemirror.org.