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LIFEWAY MEN 2015 33 The Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Bible Studies for Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 The Real Win . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Kingdom Man . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 The Power of God’s Names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Kingdom Agenda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 It’s Not Too Late . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Victory in Spiritual Warfare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 What Are You Afraid Of? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 The Two-Minute Drill to Parenting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Recovering Redemption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 The Main Event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 The Resolution for Men . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 The Love Dare Bible Study . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 The Love Dare for Parents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Honor Begins at Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Courageous Living . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Manhood Restored . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Devotions for Men Audio CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Experiencing God at Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Sleeping Giant Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Game Plan for Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 All Pro Dad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Men’s Fraternity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Devo Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Stand Firm Devotional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 To order any of the resources featured in this catalog, go to lifeway.com/men, call 1.800.458.2772, or visit the LifeWay Christian Store serving you. Product pricing and availability subject to change without notice. lifeway.com/leadingmen /lifewaymen
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MINISTRY TO MEN IS NOT ALWAYS A “MEN’S MINISTRY.” Not every healthy church has a formal “men’s ministry,” but every healthy church ministers to men. Ministry to men must be a priority and a passion, not merely a program. Healthy ministry to men connects, disciples, challenges, and ultimately sees men transformed by the power of Jesus. CONNECT – EVERY MAN NEEDS OTHER GODLY MEN. Men need to be connected to others in biblical community. The Main Event—LifeWay’s Conference for Men—helps churches connect men with each other through a transformation experience with Jesus Christ! DISCIPLE – EVERY MAN NEEDS TO GROW. Church leaders must labor, with His energy, to present men mature in Christ through groups, classes, or mentoring. LifeWay Men Resources are rooted in Scripture and tailored to help church leaders guide this process. CHALLENGE – EVERY MAN NEEDS A HOLY MISSION. God created men to have a mission; thus, men look to conquer, to subdue, and to lead something. LifeWay Men authors and speakers are men who have used their diverse platforms to proclaim Christ! We partner with men who can teach and model life on mission. TRANSFORM – EVERY MAN HAS A MASTER. As men are connected, discipled, and challenged, the Lord does His transforming work. Every man has a master, something or someone that he lives for. As men are transformed, the Lord rules and reigns over every aspect of their lives with “ever increasing glory.” Thank you for allowing LifeWay Men to help you minister to men! Let us know how we can serve you and your church!
Jason Ellerbrook LifeWay Men Leader jason.ellerbrook@lifeway.com
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BRYAN CARTER, TIERCE GREEN, and JOHN BRYSON
Authentic Manhood is the new movement in men’s ministry from the creators of Men’s Fraternity. It has one goal: to lead men to the life of truth, passion, and purpose they were created to live.
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AUTHENTIC MANHOOD 33 The Series—This new video series is designed to inspire and equip men to pursue authentic manhood as modeled by Jesus Christ in the 33 years He lived on Earth. (6 sessions each)
A Man and His Design Discover the four ”faces” of manhood and learn how to anticipate and transition through the specific seasons of life.
Equip men to embrace how their past affects their present and prepares them for the future.
A Man and His Traps
A Man and His Work
Help men avoid or escape the destruction that falling into the common manhood traps can bring.
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A Man and His Story
Give men insight into some of the ways they can find both their best fit and more fulfillment in their work.
A Man and His Marriage This six-session study covers important but often misunderstood details about marriage, including biblical foundation, servant leadership, friendship, threats, and sex. It concludes with specific, practical ideas that can help you bring new life to your marriage.
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A Man and His Family Equip yourself with skills and practical tools that will allow you to be an intentional dad, armed with a strategic gameplan for each of your children.
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BIBLE STUDIES FOR LIFE Pressure Points by Chip Henderson This topical release in the Bible Studies for Life™ series invites you to open your heart and life to the truth of God’s Word and deal positively with the pressure points in your life. Pressure doesn’t have to dismantle your faith; rather it can lead you to experience the presence and power of God like never before. (6 sessions each)
If your group meets regularly, you might consider Bible Studies for Life as an ongoing series. Other titles include:
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In this study, Colt McCoy and Matt Carter explore the essence and purpose of biblical manhood with the men and family who have shaped them. Six lessons focus on the individual characteristics of being a man, such as leadership, trust, and leaving a legacy. Accompanying videos cover Colt, Matt, and their family members on hunting and fishing trips at two legendary Texas ranches. A student version is also available for boys in middle school and high school. (6 sessions)
MATT CARTER is the lead
pastor at Austin Stone Community Church. Planted in 2002, the church has grown from a core team of 15 to more than twelve thousand regular attendees. He also speaks at conferences and seminars around the country.
COLT MCCOY was the
winningest quarterback in the history of NCAA football and led his University of Texas team to the 2010 BCS national championship game. The 2008 Heisman trophy runner-up, Colt has been involved in domestic and foreign ministries. He now plays in the NFL.
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TONY EVANS DR. TONY EVANS is pastor of Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship and
author of more than 50 books. His radio show, The Urban Alternative, airs on radio stations in more than 40 countries. 8
Kingdom Man
Every Man’s Destiny, Every Woman’s Dream
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EL ELYON
JEHOVAH JIREH
JEHOVAH ROHI
JEHOVAH TSABA
JEHOVAH NISSI
ADONAI
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IMMANUEL GOD WITH US
THE GOD WHO SAVES
LORD GOD ALMIGHTY
THE MOST HIGH GOD
THE LORD OUR PROVIDER
THE LORD MY SHEPHERD
THE LORD OUR WARRIOR
THE CREATOR GOD
THE GOD WHO RULES
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Our culture has redefined manhood by emasculating men through a repositioning of the role. Men are portrayed as weak, self-serving, and unfocused. This six-session Bible study is designed to empower men to exercise the God-given dominion they were created for by giving them a Kingdom understanding, vision, and perspective on their identity and responsibilities, along with practical steps on how to become a man who rules his world well. (6 sessions)
BEST- SELLI N G AUTH O R
TONY EVANS
The Power of God’s Names Getting to know God’s names is more than simply getting to know words or titles. Getting to know God’s names opens up the door to knowing God more fully and experiencing Him more deeply. God has a name for any and every situation that you find yourself in. By knowing His character and His capacity, you will discover both peace and power in His covenantal care. (6 sessions)
Kingdom Agenda
Living Life God’s Way The Christian message—when communicated from a comprehensive Kingdom perspective—provides an agenda that can stand next to and above all other attempts to define the meaning of life, whether for the individual, the family, the church, or the nation. This six-session Bible study can serve as a comprehensive blueprint for the Christian life and an all-encompassing discipleship tool, offering a way to apply biblical Kingdom principles to everyday realities. (6 sessions)
It’s Not Too Late
It’s Not too Late How God Uses Less Than Perfect People
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How God Uses Less Than Perfect People God frequently uses broken people to accomplish His purposes on earth. This six-session study looks at three men and three women of the Bible who were used mightily by God despite their previous mistakes. You too can learn to focus on the potential of your future, not the missteps of your past. (6 sessions)
Victory in Spiritual Warfare
Field Guide for Battle
“Spiritual warfare” is defined as “the cosmic conflict waged in the invisible, spiritual realm which is simultaneously fleshed out in the context of the visible, physical realm.” In this eight-session Bible study, Pastor Tony Evans pragmatically teaches Ephesians 6:10-18, providing application so that believers can stand against the devil’s tactics by putting on the full armor of God. (8 sessions)
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What Are You Afraid Of? Facing Down Your Fears with Faith The question “What are you afraid of?” can be translated “What is it that immobilizes you? What is stealing your joy and destroying your hope? What is robbing you of sleep night after night? What keeps you from living by faith and being a risk taker? What keeps you from giving your life wholly to a loving God who wants nothing but the best for you?” This study will help you rely on God as the answer to all your fears. Through video teaching by David Jeremiah, group discussion, and the application of biblical principles, you can find truth that sets you free to live the fearless life God created you to enjoy. (6 sessions)
DAVID JEREMIAH DR. DAVID JEREMIAH serves as the senior pastor of Shadow Mountain Community Church in El Cajon, California. He is the founder and host of Turning Point and a best-selling author.
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JOHN CROYLE The
TWO MINUTE Drill
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CROYLE FOUNDER OF BIG OAK RANCH
The Two-Minute Drill to Parenting Molding Your Son into a Man At some point every parent realizes that his time of daily influence is growing short and wonders if his son is ready for manhood. This eight-session Bible study will help you prepare your son to be the man God has created him to be. Based on Croyle’s life and experience parenting more than 1,800 troubled, abused, and neglected children at the Big Oak Ranch for Boys and Girls—as well as parenting his two biological children—John drills down into seven actionable life principles drawn from the word “manhood” itself:
M – Master A – Ask and Listen N – Never Compromise H – Handle Responsibility O – One Purpose O – One Body D – Don’t Ever, Ever, Ever Give Up (8 sessions)
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JOHN CROYLE was an All-
American defensive end at the University of Alabama. Faced with the decision to play professional football or to start a home for abused and neglected children, John established Big Oak Ranch in 1974. Today the outreach also includes a girls ranch and a Christian school. John has parented more than 1,800 children through Big Oak.
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MATT CHANDLER
Recovering Redemption How Christ Changes Everything
Do you wish you were growing more than you are, understood things more than you do, and had a greater hunger for the things of God? All of us have a sense of dissatisfaction. And we typically look for solutions in four areas: self, others, the world, and religion. But none of these will satisfy. Recovering Redemption is about recovering what is lost and broken—our relationship with Jesus—because the gospel is the remedy to fix all things: every struggle, every circumstance, every relationship, everything. Those who have been Christ followers for years will find that it helps connect the dots of their faith, serving as a bridge between salvation and maturity. It’s also an essential study for new believers. (12 sessions)
MATT CHANDLER serves as the Lead Pastor of Teaching at
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The Village Church in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex and is the author of The Explicit Gospel.
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VANCOUVER, WA NASHVILLE, TN KANSAS CITY, MO
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ALEX KENDRICK, MICHAEL CATT, and STEPHEN KENDRICK
Sherwood Pictures is the ministry of Sherwood Baptist Church in Albany, Georgia. Through the combined efforts of Michael Catt, Alex & Stephen Kendrick, Jim McBride (not pictured), and a whole bunch of church volunteers, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve created four feature-length Christian movies: Flywheel, Facing the Giants, FIREPROOF, and COURAGEOUS. The Kendrick brothers are releasing a new film in 2015.
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The Resolution for Men Bible Study This men’s group curriculum was inspired by The Resolution challenge featured in the movie COURAGEOUS. The Resolution contained 12 commitments related to characteristics that all men of God want to pursue, such as responsibility, faithfulness, honor, justice, forgiveness, integrity, and courage. The Bible study walks participants through each of the 12 challenges, identifying their biblical roots and outlining how to live out each godly principle in real life. (8 sessions) Bible Study Book $7.99
The Love Dare Bible Study
FROM THE CREATORS OF FIREPROOF THE MOVIE, FACING THE GIANTS & FLYWHEEL
MICHAEL CATT ALEX KENDRICK STEPHEN KENDRICK
Love Dare for Parents
Designed for married and/or engaged couples, this eight-session study is based around movie clips from the motion picture FIREPROOF and connects couples to The Love Dare, both during the sessions and throughout the week. (8 sessions) Bible Study Kit $49.95 Bible Study Book $6.95
Honor Begins at Home This study, based on the movie COURAGEOUS, explores family topics such as redeeming your history, walking with integrity, winning and blessing the hearts of your children, and more. (8 sessions) Bible Study Kit $49.95 Bible Study Book $7.95
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This Bible study will inspire busy parents— married or single—to learn and practice principles of love as they relate to their children, ages preschool to college. It offers a plan of action to more fully cherish and enjoy all of their children during each season of their lives. (6 sessions) Bible Study Book $7.99
Courageous Living Bible Study This four-week Bible study, also based on the movie COURAGEOUS, helps strengthen families and fathers, covering four key topics: responsibility, priorities, legacy, and faith. (4 sessions) Bible Study Kit $19.99 Bible Study Book $6.99
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ERIC MASON
Manhood Restored
How the Gospel Makes Men Whole Manhood will always be in crisis until Jesus returns. But in Christ, men can be restored to the undefiled image of God. We need more than quick pragmatic conclusions to change the shape of how men are developed. We need a big God to point us in the direction of the gospel as the vision for renewal. This eight-session Bible study explores the current state of masculinity, Jesus as the prototype man, and how the gospel can re-create us into what God intended us to be. (6 sessions)
DR. ERIC MASON is the founder and lead pastor of Epiphany
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Fellowship Church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and the president of Thriving, a ministry for ethnic minorities.
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Devotions for Men CDs
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This collection of highlights from selected LifeWay Bible studies for men features some of LifeWay’s top men’s authors. It’s ideal for use when you don’t have enough time for concentrated reading or in-depth Bible study. Listen while you’re commuting to work, exercising, completing the honey-do list—anytime you need a little extra wisdom and encouragement for the challenges you face as a man. The 12 segments average 10 minutes in length. Just $5, it also makes a great gift.
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Experiencing God at Home The Bible Study
by Tom and Richard Blackaby The Bible teaches that the Body of Christ is to strengthen and encourage each other to maturity. Parents especially need help in discipling their children, building a godly home, and growing spiritually grounded, God-oriented children. Using this study, mature church leaders and staff can link arms to help and encourage parents in their responsibility of experiencing God at home by involving a new generation with Experiencing God principles and making practical application opportunities. Kids resource is also available. (8 sessions) Bible Study Book $11.95
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KENNY LUCK
Sleeping Giant
Sleeping Giant is an intentional men’s strategy for moving men from merely “affiliated” to “activated” for the mission of your church. It includes four steps: Get In, Get Healthy, Get Strong, and Get Going. The first step in the spiritual pathway—Get In—is the catalytic funnel that (1) motivates men, (2) shares a vision, and (3) gets men into groups. The final stage is Get Going, in which healthy, strong, trained men are deployed to serve the church and carry out their mission in the world to aggressively share the gospel. The two middle steps are highlighted below, along with key resources connected to each part of the strategy. (6 sessions)
KENNY LUCK is men’s pastor, founder and president of Every Man Ministries, which helps churches worldwide develop and grow healthy men’s communities.
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GET HEALTHY
The Get Healthy stage involves defining and meeting a man’s felt needs and helping him get a “win” that is meaningful to him. In a group context and with group safety and support, men need to go after core health in their own character and relationships first. This involves an open discussion of temptation and compromise (moral health), their views of women and marriage (marital health), their leadership in the home (family health), and how masculine friendship and accountability work (relational health). (8 sessions each)
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Once a church has defined and met the felt needs of a man, the transformational capital earned by the church in that man’s life needs to be spent on leadership development and the call for that man to Get Strong. Throughout the Get Strong courses, men will feel themselves going to the next level of commitment personally, spiritually, and practically in ministry. Strong spiritual formation leads to strong spiritual expression of the Great Commandment and Great Commission. (8 sessions each)
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WHO IS THE COACH? >> KEN BOA
THE ULTIMATE PLAYBOOK >> JOSH MCDOWELL
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Game Plan for Life
Create an ideal game plan for your life with the help of Joe Gibbs and his team of experts, including Josh McDowell, Tony Evans, Randy Alcorn, Os Guiness, Walt Larimore, Ravi Zacharias, Chuck Colson, and more. (6 sessions each)
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GIBBS JOE GIBBS has led his teams to three Super Bowls and three NASCAR championships. He knows how to get people to be at their best, and heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ready to help you.
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Each video session is hosted by Derwin Gray, former NFL player and the founding and lead pastor of Transformation Church.
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All Pro Dad
TONY DUNGY is a former
professional football player and the first African-American coach to win a Super Bowl (Indianapolis Colts ‘07). He also plays a key role in the All Pro Dad Bible study videos.
Just as knowing the fundamentals of football is the foundation of a good season, knowing the fundamentals of who you are as a man is the foundation of a lifetime of good parenting. Fatherhood fundamentals start with men knowing the 7 Ms—Makeup, Master, Mission, Message, Motive, Method, and Model. Becoming an All Pro Dad will lead men on an eight-week exploration into the 7 Ms. These seven fundamentals will help every father expand his capacity to love and, in turn, lead in his most important job—being a dad. (8 sessions)
AUTHOR MARK MERRILL is
president of Family First, which includes All Pro Dad, iMOM, and Family Minute.
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MENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S FRATERNITY What began as a weekly meeting of men searching for answers is now impacting over a million men in more than twenty thousand locations worldwide.
The Quest for Authentic Manhood
The first of the series, this Bible study leads men along a journey toward real biblical masculinity while fostering deep spiritual, emotional, and personal growth. This study also takes a man inside himself to consider the forces that are shapingâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;or misshapingâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;his personal manhood. (24 sessions)
Winning at Work & Home
This Bible study focuses on the chief responsibilities men have as husbands, fathers, and breadwinners. Two mirrors are presented to help men evaluate how they are doing in life: the mirror of work and career, and the mirror of home and family. (16 sessions)
The Great Adventure
This final study helps men break free from the bondage of boredom and rediscover the exciting purpose that God has for them. Men will come to understand how they are wired and how to move forward with energy and enthusiasm to face the challenges of biblical manhood. (20 sessions)
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