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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 Two-Minute Drill to Parenting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Recovering Redemption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 The Main Event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 The Resolution for Men . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Honor Begins at Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Courageous Living . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 The Love Dare Bible Study . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 The Love Dare for Parents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 Ministry Grid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Stand Firm Devotional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 To order any of the resources featured in this mailer, 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. facebook.com/lifewaymen twitter.com/lifewaymen lifeway.com/leadingmen vimeo.com/lifewaymen 2
Wow, guys. We are in a battle. Praise the Lord for what He is doing through you and through His church! Last year we saw more men being discipled in groups than in previous years. LifeWay Men provided more resources to more churches than ever before. And the Main Event—LifeWay’s Conference for Men—sold out two months in advance and saw 5,000 men from over 500 churches and 25 states come together for a two-day transformational event. God is using you to change families, communities, the nation, and the world through your investment in men! We are excited to continue what God has started. Through the resources you’ll find on these pages, we are praying that an explosion of “groups for men” results in churches around the world. We are also planning for another sold-out event for men on August 1-2, 2014 at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. And for churches who can’t make the trip, The Main Event 2014 will also be available via simulcast. We are excited to announce that among other key speakers and performers, former President George W. Bush will be appearing live and sharing a portion of his story and calling. This man continues his work with soldiers who have come home from combat wounded. He understands the sacrifice that they made as they went into battle to confront the enemy for the sake of freedom and justice. Much is the same with Jesus Christ. Isaiah 53:5 summarizes this by concluding, “...by His stripes we are healed.” Jesus can bring healing to those who suffer emotionally, mentally, and spiritually, as well as physically. You are most likely wounded, walking with men who are wounded as well. You are also a warrior. Find other warriors by starting or joining a group, and link arms for the battle. In this catalog you will find all the ammunition you need. Also, join us with men from across the country and around the world for the epic event that will take place in August 2014. Join the movement and continue to fight! Serving you through Him,
Jason Ellerbrook LifeWay Men jason.ellerbrook@lifeway.com 3
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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.
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A Man and His Traps Help men avoid or escape the destruction that falling into the common manhood traps can bring.
A Man and His Work 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 Learn how to better understand and meet a woman’s deepest needs, how to resolve conflicts, and how to actually be a servant leader.
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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A Man and His Story Equip men to embrace how their past affects their present and prepares them for the future.
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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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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.
If your group meets regularly, you might consider Bible Studies for Life as an ongoing series. Other titles include:
SMALL GROUP LEADER KIT
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CONNECTED MY LIFE IN THE CHURCH
EXPERIENCE NEW LIFE IN CHRIST
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In this new 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 and Matt and other family members on hunting and fishing trips at two legendary Texas ranches.
Matt Carter is the lead pastor at Austin Stone Community Church. Planted in 2002, the church has grown from a core team of fifteen to more than twelve thousand regular attendees today. 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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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.
Kingdom Man Every Man’s Destiny, Every Woman’s Dream
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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.
BEST- SELLI N G AUTH O R
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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 can find yourself in. Get to know the names of God because it is in knowing His character and His capacity that you will rest and discover both peace and power in His covenantal care.
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.
It’s Not too Late How God Uses Less Than Perfect People
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It’s Not Too Late 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.
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.
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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 six-session 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.
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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The Two-Minute Drill to Parenting Molding Your Son into a Man
At some point every parent realizes that their time of daily influence is growing short and wonders if their 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 on 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:
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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 serves as the Lead Pastor of Teaching at The Village Church in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex and is the author of The Explicit Gospel.
Recovering Redemption
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.
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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, they’ve created four feature-length Christian movies: Flywheel, Facing the Giants, FIREPROOF, and COURAGEOUS.
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The Resolution for Men Bible Study by Alex and Stephen Kendrick 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.
The Love Dare Bible Study
FROM THE CREATORS OF FIREPROOF THE MOVIE, FACING THE GIANTS & FLYWHEEL
MICHAEL CATT ALEX KENDRICK STEPHEN KENDRICK
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.
Honor Begins at Home
This eight-session 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.
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Love Dare for Parents Stephen Kendrick and Alex Kendrick 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.
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.
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Manhood Restored
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.
Dr. Eric Mason is the founder an d lead pastor of Epiphany Fe llowship Church in Philadelphia, Pa., and the pres ident of Thrivin g, a ministr y for ethnic minor ities.
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Devotions for Men Audio CDs is a collection of highlights from selected LifeWay Bible studies for men, featuring 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. You can 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. Learn more at lifeway.com/eg
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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.
STANDING STRONG AGAINST TEMPTATION
TEMPTATION workbook kenny luck
Being God’s man series GET HEALTHY
UNDERSTANDING A WOMAN’S HEART
INTIMACY kenny luck workbook
Being God’s man series 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).
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. 18
Kenny Luck is men’s pastor at Saddleback Church and founder and president of Every Man Ministries, which helps churches worldwide develop and grow healthy men’s communities.
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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.
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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 he’s ready to help you.
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All Pro Dad
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.
Author M a rk M e rrill is pr Family F esident irst, whic of h includ Dad, iM es All P O M , a nd ro Family M inute.
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Tony Dungy is a former professional football player and the first AfricanAmerican coach to win a Super Bowl (Indianapolis Colts ‘07). He also plays a key role in the All Pro Dad Bible study videos.
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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 shaping—or misshaping—his personal manhood.
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.
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.
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When you train him, he learns to trust the story God has given him, and teaches another to faithfully live their own. That’s the transforming power of training, in his life, and in the lives of all your leaders.
Discover the power of training made simple at ministrygrid.com.
This monthly devotional guide equips men to be godly leaders in their homes, churches, and communities. Each issue of Stand Firm contains devotional readings, role-model interviews, reviews, and articles that easily fit into every man’s busy schedule. Men find encouragement to cultivate the discipline of daily Bible reading, to keep their commitments, and to honor their responsibilities. To view a sample or to order at a discounted ministry rate, visit lifeway.com/standfirm
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