Ask a Christian man who’s succeeding in life, “What’s your secret?” and he’ll probably tell you, “I had a mentor.” Or “A man took me under his wing and showed me the ropes.” Or something similar.
There’s no greater pathway to Christian success than for one man to intentionally coach (mentor, disciple) another man how to change his life in Christ in a way that will transform his marriage, children, place of work, community, church, and community. That’s what Moses did for Joshua, what Elijah did for Elisha, and what Paul did for Timothy. That’s why I wanted to write a book for the next generation of Christian men.
To make sure this book would scratch where men itch, I gathered a diverse group of twenty-four men in their twenties, thirties (mostly), and forties on a Saturday morning to storyboard the question, “What are the issues and topics that would make you feel compelled to pick up and read a book for men?”
They came up with a whopping list of 40 potential issues we posted on the wall! Then I gave each man five round, sticky dots and said, “Now vote your top five issues.” When the dust settled, 10 issues stood head and shoulders above the rest. Those issues became the topics of my new book, The Christian Man. Can you guess what they are? But first—here’s an invitation.
You’re Invited
Do you want a mentor? Would you like to be a mentor? On Friday, December 6, 2019, at 7:00 a.m. ET, we begin a ten-week online Bible study series to explore the issues men say matter most, called The Christian Man.
But you don’t have to get up if that’s too early! Join us anytime, day or night, at mimbiblestudy.com, where you can download or stream on demand for free, and if you sign up, we’ll even send you a weekly reminder email when the Bible study videos are posted online. You can also find us on our YouTube channel, and on Apple Podcasts (formerly iTunes).
During that series, as well as through this blog for the next 12 weeks, we are going to coach you and equip you to coach others through these topics. To help you do this, we have a free Coaching Guide that you can download at www.TheChristianManBook.com. The topics you’ll explore are the issues that men are experiencing today most acutely. Each issue stands alone, but they have synergy together—
The 10 Issues Men Say Matter Most
- IDENTITY
- LIFE BALANCE
- GROWTH
- MARRIAGE
- CHILDREN
- FRIENDSHIPS
- WORK
- LUST
- CULTURE
- SHARING MY FAITH
Do these resonate with you? Do you identify with one or two in particular? How confident are you about each of the 10 issues men say matter most? We want to help you walk with Christ confidently in each of these areas.
Action Steps
Start getting ready now for December 6th. Prayerfully consider: Who is the man you would most like to coach or have coach you, and is there any reason not to ask him if he’s interested? If you are part of a small group, what and when would be the best way to ask if they would like to participate in this series? Or could you start a new small group of men to go through the series and Coaching Guide together?
We want you and the men around you to be able to walk with confidence in the one identity that matters most: The Christian Man.
Yours for changed lives,
Pat
