CVM have just launched a new website called talkinghead. Quite simply it’s men, sharing their stories, on video. Lots of men; lots of videos. Check it out!
Lose The Young Men, Lose The Church
On Sunday morning, or whenever you corporately meet, take a second to glance around and conduct a quick demographic survey. If your church is like mine there’ll be a fairly healthy smattering of kids, married couples and older folk but there could well be a gap in 20-30 single somethings, and an even bigger gap where the guys should be. …
Bible Study Under Gunfire
Bible Study Magazine, from Logos, has an interesting article in this month’s edition, where, “Jeff Struecker recounts how studying the Bible helped him during the 1993 Battle of Mogadishu, which was portrayed in the book and movie Black Hawk Down, as well as during his career as an Army Ranger and chaplain.” You can read the full article (pdf) here.
Real Men Don’t Do Church
Carl Beech has just finished a four-part series entitled ‘Real Men Don’t Do Church’ over on the CVM Blog. Looking at why men might not find church in the UK appealing today, Carl analyses the problem before offering helpful advice on what to do about it. “Most men completely by-pass church. They see it as a place that according to …
New Blog From CVM
As mentioned last week I have been working on a new blog for Christian Vision for Men (CVM). Well, today we’ve taken it live! Come take a look and read about some of the stuff we get up to working with CVM around the country. To get things started, Carl writes on evangelism geared up for men.
Blogging on Blogs
It’s been a while – too long – since I have blogged. Part of the reason is my new job with CVM. Another part is that I’ve been waiting to finish a few books which I haven’t done yet. And sometimes when I’m done with my day I decide that I’ve actually looked at a screen too much. But my …
Praying Men
Joel Virgo has blogged about getting men to pray at church. In what I think is an excellent post Joel makes the claim that we need to, “Intentionally gather guys to seek God. They will rise to it, and the church will follow.” It’s not about creating a male-dominated environment but creating an environment that allows men to become the …
New Job: Christian Vision for Men
Earlier this year I left YWAM in Maui to head back to England to work with Christian Vision for Men. Well, The 1st of July sees me start in my new role as Aide to the CEO – one affable fellow by the name of Carl Beech. Who are CVM you might ask? Well, CVM are a bunch of people …
Ephesians 6:10-13 ‘On Active Duty’
Here are my extended notes from my talk at Bath City Church on Sunday 14th June. “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might. Put on the full armour of God, so that you will be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, …
Re:Sound release Rain City Hymnal
Re:Sound have released their first album, Rain City Hymnal. It’s, as they say, “a fresh approach to 12 ancient hymns,” and you can download it now. There’s an option, for a short time, to either pay a donation of your choice, or tell 5 people to get it for free. I have already downloaded Re:Sounds sampler that was released several …