Get in the Game - July/August 2006

Resources

No Man Left Behind
by Patrick Morley, David Delk
and Brett Clemmer
You’ve got men, you’ve got a church. Add a testimony, some pancakes, and prayer and – poof! A men’s ministry. Right? Not necessarily.
This book is based on over 30 years of combined ministry experience, of training classes at the Leadership Training Center and thousands of interactions with men’s ministry leaders. It is filled with practical strategies and real life stories from leaders like you who are discipling men in the local church. You can reach men. You can get them to grow closer to Christ. They can help you change the world. This book will show you how.
Click here to see what others are saying about this book.

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Deuteronomy: More Grace, More Love: Living in Covenant with God
by George Robertson
Pastor, First Presbyterian Church, Augusta, GA
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Calling all husbands and fathers to restore The Lost Art and Practice of Family Devotions. Click to read article which appeared in recent CE&P periodical, Equip for Ministry.

The Fourth Seed
is a men's devotional magazine for leaders

July/August/September 2006 Vol. 2 No.4

We want to encourage you to investigate the articles in this issue of "Get in the Game." There are some significant resources listed for men's ministry in your church. "Man in the Mirror" is out front producing solid materials and training for reaching men.

"Best Investment Our Church Has Made"

Man in the Mirror jump started our Men's Ministry in 2004 by providing a firm foundation through their Leadership Training Center and ongoing education and insight to build our ministry to men. Their training is the best investment our church has made: men are excited about coming to church and so are their women!

W. Mark Shirley, Men's Ministry Director
The MET (Metropolitan Baptist Church), Houston, TX

Building a Sustainable Men's Ministry
September 14-16
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Are the men in your church prepared to lead?

According to Barna Research, 36% of men in a survey were identified as born-again believers, but only 14% attend Sunday school, 13% belong to a small group, and 9% have held any leadership position in a church. Are the men in your church prepared to lead? Help build their walk with God. Need some ideas? Click here for a list of free and low cost resources from Man in the Mirror.

What does it mean to be an "adult"?
How do you know when you become one?

A Chosen Generation answers these questions through seminars, conferences and most recently, through Men of Honor, Women of Virtue, by Dr. Chuck Stecker. Dr. Stecker has devoted his life and ministry to this cause, and this book is his personal exhortation to parents who want their children to be Men of Honor, Women of Virtue.

The vision of A Chosen Generation is to see a dynamic worldwide movement of reproducing intergenerational churches. Check out http://www.achosengeneration.org/.

What if it feels like you're never going to "make it?" Men often get caught in the "performance trap." We can't escape our own and other's expectations. It's easy to end up living a life of obligation and quiet frustration. True Christianity is not about "acting good." God offers more than behavior modification. He offers heart transformation! Come learn how God REWIRES men's hearts to build a passionate faith. Learn more about this resource.

"This is an excerpt from a Man in the Mirror staff devotional that really sums up what REWIRED is all about." Click here to access the clip.

Help Men Learn How to Share Their Faith

Personalizing the Great Commission is a 12-session men's group curriculum that alternates between dynamic teaching from Pat Morley and practical "spiritual skills" that will help your men put the Great Commission into action. By the end of this 12 session series, your men will:

Be praying for 3 men to come to Christ

Know how to give a "3-minute" personal testimony

Bookmark pertinent passages for sharing their faith in their Bibles

Know how to help another man come to faith in Christ

Click here for more information.

A Great Movie: Don’t Miss This One. Our research shows that movies are more influential than sermons in affecting people’s lives. A movie that you can use to great advantage in your ministry is Facing the Giants, a film with a biblical approach to addressing the issues of fear and failure in our lives, opens September 29 in 400 theaters and 85 metropolitan areas. I have personally shown the movie to 16 different groups and have been overwhelmed by its powerful impact on Christians. I encourage you to use this film as a tool to encourage and challenge your people to develop an active and authentic faith in Christ. To learn more about the film, where it is opening, how to purchase group tickets, or how to bring this outstanding movie to your community, visit www.barnapreview.com or www.facingthegiants.com .

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