Why Men Flock to Islam
One evening I was speaking to a group in upstate New York. I posed the rhetorical question, “Why do men flock to Islam, while avoiding Christianity?” I didn’t expect an answer, but one woman blurted...
View ArticleThe power of a masculine leadership model
When you join this church, you are referred to as a soldier.
View ArticleSay What? Men Talk as Much as Women?
A recently released study seems to have blown a hole in one of the central premises of my book: that women are more verbal than men, which makes gals more comfortable in our wordy churches.
View ArticleChurchgoing = Pink to Men?
The Chief of Police in Bangkok, Thailand has discovered the ultimate punishment for wayward officers: they must wear a pink armband emblazoned with “Hello Kitty,” a cutesy favorite of under-10 girls....
View ArticleRevamped Men’s Retreat Brings Guys Back
For years the Salvation Army in the Southern California division held an annual men’s retreat weekend. We followed a traditional script: men getting together for “fellowship” with sessions on “How to...
View ArticleIn Praise of Short Sermons
As I travel the country, nothing I say creates more controversy than this: men would benefit from shorter, simpler sermons. In my Go for the Guys Sunday Action Plan, I advocate a one-point sermon, ten...
View ArticleHave Christians Stopped Singing?
"While the congregation is left in the dark under dim lights, stage lights place the focus on the gifted worship leader — who has in-ear monitors and who sings songs in a key that best fits him or her....
View ArticleAstonishment
When a man knows what's going on and is in control of his situation, spiritual growth is nearly impossible. But when he is confused and off balance, he must look beyond his own power and understanding.
View ArticleWhy men have stopped singing in church
It happened again yesterday. I attended one of those hip, contemporary churches — and almost no one sang. Worshippers stood obediently as the band rocked out, the smoke machine belched and lights...
View ArticleFifty-five worship songs for men
Why do worship leaders choose such girly songs, filled with romantic imagery, even when they perform at men's events? Well, now they don't have to.
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