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Resources for Men and Their Churches
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Dear Fellow Pastors and Ministry Leaders
We live in the first generation in history that's confused about what it means to be a man. And, if men are confused about their masculinity, then women are confused about their femininity.The dire consequences of that confusion and passivity are reverberating deeply into marriages, family life, churches and the culture. Below are several links about the crisis state of men in the culture and church. We also have a variety of resources to encourage you and help equip you in your ministry to men. Let us know what you think! Locking Arms Together, Dave Dave Brown Director and Pastor-at-Large Washington Area Coalition of Men's Ministries (WACMM) Chairman, Foundation for Manhood 10309 Freeman Place Kensington MD 20895 240.447.1363 dave@wacmm.org www.wacmm.org
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Biblical Manhood as Chivalry
Here's a wonderfully illustrative story of what it means to be an authentic man from the life of Samuel Proctor, Pastor of Harlem's Abyssinian Baptist Church:
Apparently, he was in the elevator one day when a young woman came in. Proctor tipped his hat at her. She was offended and said, 'What is that supposed to mean?' The pastor's response was: 'Madame, by tipping my hat I was telling you several things. That I would not harm you in any way. That if someone came into this elevator and threatened you, I would defend you. That if you fell ill, I would tend to you and if necessary carry you to safety. I was telling you that even though I am a man and physically stronger than you, I will treat you with both respect and solicitude. But frankly, Madame, it would have taken too much time to tell you all of that; so, instead, I just tipped my hat."
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The Gospel 4 Men
"The power of the gospel comes in two movements. It first says, 'I am more sinful and flawed than I ever dared believe,' but then quickly follows with, 'I am more accepted and loved than I ever dared hope." - Tim Keller
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Real Men Are Like Players in a Band
"God can show Himself as He really is only to real men. And that means not simply to men who are individually good, but to men who are united together in a body, loving one another, helping one another, showing Him to one another. For that is what God meant humanity to be like; like players in one band, or organs in one body."
- C. S. Lewis
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Mark Your Calendar for 2014
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WACMM's Next Men's Conference
Saturday, May 3, 2014 Immanuel Bible Church Springfield VA More Information and Registration Coming Soon
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