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The CIA and the Problem of Male Sanctification

Andrew Bustamante was a CIA deep cover operative. The kind of man who blends into a region, discovers the highest value assets, and then works to flip them to be an informant for the U.S. government. He is a civilian now and has made the rounds on quite a few...

The Climate of Fundraising in 2024

by Peter Hone National Development Director, Man in the Mirror I have been reflecting on our donors and partners as we move into the second quarter of 2024. To be frank, the past few years were expected to be pretty tumultuous for fundraising. First, there was the...

Revitalizing Spiritual Mentorship for Modern Men

With more and more men experiencing a crisis of faith, mentorship is crucial. This blog post comes from a recent conversation between the President of Man in the Mirror and the Director of SpiritualFathers.com. Listen to their podcast here.  In a world where the fast...
How Manhood Tropes Limit Men’s Ministry

How Manhood Tropes Limit Men’s Ministry

We see male archetypes everywhere, each subtly held up as a standard to live by. It’s not just the culture leaving guys confused; it can also be the church. Here’s how manhood tropes limit men’s ministry—and how you can break the cycle.

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Are You a Cultural Christian?

Are You a Cultural Christian?

In our hurried, task-driven lives, we too often trade reflection for production. We want everything on our own terms, and God is no exception. Here are signs you’ve bought into a counterfeit Christianity and become a cultural Christian.

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Success, Significance, and Sasquatch

Success, Significance, and Sasquatch

Similar to the hunt for Sasquatch, we chase after success and significance, only to find them elusive and uncertain. Like a mythical creature in the forest, we wonder: Where and how do I find it? And why is it always a moving target?

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Why Fraternities Thrive & Men’s Ministries Don’t

Why Fraternities Thrive & Men’s Ministries Don’t

What drew me to my fraternity was that I found something there that I couldn’t find in my student ministry group: brotherhood. Here are 10 lessons my fraternity taught me that should change the way we think about men’s discipleship.

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Built to Last: Discipling Men in Your Church

Built to Last: Discipling Men in Your Church

For most men, only in the local church will they find consistent opportunities to grow in their faith in relationship with others. Is your ministry ready for them? Here are three sustainability principles for discipling men in your church.

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Why Being “Good” Is Sometimes Bad

Why Being “Good” Is Sometimes Bad

When Nicodemus, a good man, came to Jesus, he approached Him as a teacher who could help him become even better. But Jesus’ response made it clear that He didn’t come to make men moralists. What He came to do was far more revolutionary…

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