IPHC Men's Ministries Book Review

Finding Your Greater Yes!

The author defines the “greater yes” as “God's plan plus your potential.” The book is about becoming everything God has created one to be. In other words many people are doing good things and have settled for a level that is below God's best for their life. Often it has been observed that “good is the enemy of the best.” However, God created each individual to be a masterpiece. “For we are God's masterpiece, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do” (Eph 2:10).

The major sections of the book focus on Defining, Discovering, Developing, and Deploying your Greater Yes. The book is made up of thirty-one chapters, each is short, six - eight pages, and ends with questions for reflection and a prayer of commitment. The book will be most effective when used in a men's small group setting however, the lessons apply to women as well.

The author, is a pastor at Lee's Summit Community Church (Kansas City area) and director of People Matter Ministries. His ministry for many years has focused on developing Godly men.

Dan Erickson
Nashville: Thomas Nelson
2006, 226 pages

Available from Men's Ministries

Why Men Hate Going To Church

"Want to maintain the declining male population of your church? Satisfied with church activities that exclude men? Afraid to "rock the boat" of present female dominant church decisions? Don't read this book! Ready to be challenged? Want your preconceived ideas about the way men view church to be shattered? Tired of being one of the few men who show up for church events? Ready to expand, stretch and try new methods to reach men? Want to reach and disciple men for Christ and the church? Read this book! Though you won't agree with every premise, "Why Men Hate Going to Church" will illuminate and challenge you to change church as you know it. Who knows, it may even be a catalyst to move your church to the forefront of reaching men for Christ!

Reviewed by Bob Ely, President
Southwestern Christian University

Empowering Men

Men, this if for you. Six lessons, short, to the point, full of scripture and Spirit anointed.

The six topics covered are: men of purpose, family, workplace, discipleship, worship, and spiritual warfare. As the author states: “These studies will take men on an adventure through a pathway of biblical truth and practical application.”

Think of this scene – five to ten men sitting around a table with their Bibles open, looking at the scriptural references cited in the study guide, discussing among themselves the questions at the end of each chapter and then praying together. Beautiful scene! This study guide pushes us in that direction.

Published by Men's Ministries
IPHC, Oklahoma City, OK
$5,99, paperback 44 pages




		Finding Your Greater Yes! The author defines the “greater yes” as “God's plan plus your potential.” The book is about becoming everything God has created one to be. In other words many people are doing good things and have settled for a level that is below God's best for their life. Often it has been observed that “good is the enemy of the best.” However, God created each individual to be a masterpiece. “For we are God's masterpiece, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do” (Eph 2:10). The major sections of the book focus on Defining, Discovering, Developing, and Deploying your Greater Yes. The book is made up of thirty-one chapters, each is short, six - eight pages, and ends with questions for reflection and a prayer of commitment. The book will be most effective when used in a men's small group setting however, the lessons apply to women as well. The author, is a pastor at Lee's Summit Community Church (Kansas City area) and director of People Matter Ministries. His ministry for many years has focused on developing Godly men. Dan Erickson Nashville: Thomas Nelson 2006, 226 pages Available from Men's Ministries Why Men Hate Going To Church "Want to maintain the declining male population of your church? Satisfied with church activities that exclude men? Afraid to "rock the boat" of present female dominant church decisions? Don't read this book! Ready to be challenged? Want your preconceived ideas about the way men view church to be shattered? Tired of being one of the few men who show up for church events? Ready to expand, stretch and try new methods to reach men? Want to reach and disciple men for Christ and the church? Read this book! Though you won't agree with every premise, "Why Men Hate Going to Church" will illuminate and challenge you to change church as you know it. Who knows, it may even be a catalyst to move your church to the forefront of reaching men for Christ! Reviewed by Bob Ely, President Southwestern Christian University Empowering Men Men, this if for you. Six lessons, short, to the point, full of scripture and Spirit anointed. The six topics covered are: men of purpose, family, workplace, discipleship, worship, and spiritual warfare. As the author states: “These studies will take men on an adventure through a pathway of biblical truth and practical application.” Think of this scene – five to ten men sitting around a table with their Bibles open, looking at the scriptural references cited in the study guide, discussing among themselves the questions at the end of each chapter and then praying together. Beautiful scene! This study guide pushes us in that direction. Published by Men's Ministries IPHC, Oklahoma City, OK $5,99, paperback 44 pages

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