TO BE A MAN MEANS... WHAT, EXACTLY?

of their behaviour. Perhaps we need to be slow to assume that we should not be included among them in some way and to some extent.

In the West, the #metoo movement has shone a spotlight on utterly unacceptable and disgraceful forms of sexual assault and harassment by dominant males. Many of the stories that have emerged have been appalling. In the UK, the Everyone’s Invited website presents a vast collection of stories about teenage girls being sexually assaulted and abused by teenage boys. It led to many parents wondering how on earth “their boys” could have behaved in such a way. Understandably, a vast amount was written about what men should not be like, and the cry went up, “We need to educate men how to behave”. The problem was, I didn’t read much by way of positive curriculum.

I was struck by the humorous honesty of one middle-aged male journalist, who wrote:

“What does it mean, then, to say we should educate men? ... With my daughters I know what the positive message is. ‘You can do whatever boys can do and more.’ With boys though? I’d be lost. And I’ve been one for a while now. You’d have thought I’d have figured it out.”

How would you advise him? Should we be telling our sons, and ourselves:

1.“Be more like girls”.

2. “There is no difference between boys and girls”.

My argument is that it’s not enough to say to young men, “Stop acting like that”. We need a positive vision of masculinity. The Bible offers us such a vision. In my book, I outline seven principles that describe a biblical, healthy, confident, helpful masculinity so that you can answer the only question that really matters: what kind of man does God want me to be?

This is an extract adapted from Reclaiming Masculinity by Matt Fuller.

FULL/PART-TIME

FULL/PARTTIMEADMINISTRATOR FORSTPETER

St Peter’s is a welcoming and growing church family of all ages, that aspires to be a gospel-centred community for the heart of Fulham and beyond. Part of the Church of England and Co-Mission planting network.

StPeter’sisawelcomingandgrowingchurchfamilyofallages,thataspirestobeagospel-centredcommunity fortheheartofFulhamandbeyond.PartoftheChurchofEnglandandCo-Missionplantingnetwork.

We are looking for a Church Administrator to provide high quality, proactive, effective and godly administration. The role involves working in close cooperation with the Operations Manager & the rest of the staff team as well as the church family - thus supporting the ministry of St Peter’s.

WearelookingforaChurchAdministratortoprovidehighquality,proactive,effectiveandgodly administration.TheroleinvolvesworkinginclosecooperationwiththeOperationsManager&therestofthe staffteamaswellasthechurchfamily-thussupportingtheministryofStPeter’s.

Theappointmentisideallyafulltimerolethoughthereisflexibilityforapart-timerole.

Salaryrangeforfulltimecandidate:£24-£30kdependingonexperience.

The appointment is ideally a full-time role though there is flexibility for a part-time role. Salary range for full-time candidate: £24-£30k depending on experience.

Thecandidatewillhaveexperienceinsomeofthefollowing:

-Calendarmanagement -Facilitiesmanagement

Matt Fuller puts stereotypes aside to explore what the Bible says is distinctive about being a man and outlines a positive vision of masculinity. Readers will be given confidence and direction to be the men God wants them to be.

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The candidate will have experience in some of the following:

• Administration

• Calendar management

• Data entry

• Facilities management

ThecandidatewillbeacommittedChristian,aselfstarter,withgoodorganisationalskillsandbeableto

Forajobdescriptionandanapplicationform,pleasecontact:HannahFolan(OperationsManager)

The candidate will be a committed Christian, a self-starter, with good organisational skills and be able to communicate effectively. For a job description and an application form, please contact: Hannah Folan (Operations Manager) info@stpetersfulham.co.uk

ClosingDateforapplications:Friday28thJuly2023

Closing date for applications: Friday 28th July 2023

AllappointmentsaremadefollowingthesaferrecruitmentprocessrecommendedbytheDioceseofLondon. Successfulcandidateswillbeaskedtosignourstatementoffaith.

All appointments are made following the safer recruitment process recommended by the Diocese of London. Successful candidates will be asked to sign our statement of faith.

Assistant Pastor, Emmanuel Bishopston, Bristol

We are a Church of England church, planted 11 years ago, with around 150 adults and 90 children and young people and belong to the Emmanuel Bristol family of churches.

We’re seeking to appoint someone who loves Jesus and loves pastoring His people. We need help to develop leaders, encourage evangelism and further ministry initiatives.

The role also includes overseeing the joint youth work we run with our sister congregation, Emmanuel Westbury. This is a significant responsibility and requires a combination of strategic thinking, team management and leadership training for everyone involved.

The closing date for applications is 11th July. We are flexible on start date.

To find out more about Emmanuel – and details about the role - visit emmanuelbristol.org.uk/jobs

Blenheim House, 1 Blenheim Road

Epsom, Surrey KT19 9AP

What's on this month: Regular sermons from our new church partner, St. David's Forestville in Sydney, Australia!

Ministry Training Course

Primary and Secondary teachers

Part/Full-time https://glasgow.melville-knox.org.uk/job-vacancy/

Melville-Knox Christian School, Glasgow is an independent Reformed Christian school serving families in the Glasgow area. We are looking for full and part-time primary and secondary teachers for our growing school.

The successful candidates will need to be committed Christians, members of a church and registered with the GTCS. The school benefits from small class sizes and an excellent teaching and learning environment.

Email glasgow@melville-knox.org.uk

HR Manager (part-time)

The Good Book Company is seeking an experienced and proactive HR Manager. The successful applicant will have worked in an HRrelated field for at least 5 years and will help us nurture a positive and supportive working environment and maintain compliance and best practice with our HR policies. They will also understand and respect an evangelical theological perspective.

The position is part-time (2 days per week) and based in our Epsom office. You can find more details at thegoodbook.co.uk/careers, and if you think you’re the person we’re looking for, please send your CV to Kathy Thornborough at kathy@thegoodbook.co.uk