Why Don’t Single Men Go to Church?
The way we raised boys in the faith 20 years ago eliminated many of the men Christian women would love to date today. Ladies, I feel your pain. The dating…
The way we raised boys in the faith 20 years ago eliminated many of the men Christian women would love to date today. Ladies, I feel your pain. The dating…
For decades churches have had difficulty engaging young men. Not only are guys under 30 underrepresented in worship services, they’re also largely absent from men’s events. The usual men’s ministry…
Your husband learned from an early age to deny his true feelings — and to be silent about his deepest needs. Most men long for greater intimacy with their wives …
There’s been much hand-wringing over ISIS’s success in recruiting young men from the West to join their holy war. Contrary to the stereotype of the poor, disadvantaged youth acting out…
Let me tell you a little bit about my church. Sunday services are superb. They last anywhere from 8 to 10 hours, depending on how the Spirit is moving. At…
The average person isn’t buying the “core product” of our churches. Why is that? Have you been to McDonald’s lately? Ronald is taking a back seat. What used to be…
It’s been said that a good sermon is like a good skirt: long enough to cover the essentials, but short enough to keep you interested. Why do men prefer short…
Most pastors see themselves as preachers first. They naturally want to maximize their pulpit time. Indeed, sermon length is increasing worldwide. However, I want to identify compelling reasons to keep…
A man’s life is a series of transitions. As he moves from one stage to the next, he often passes through a liminal state – no longer his old self…
Is our modern world a wonderful place that’s getting better – or a terrible place that’s getting worse? It’s popular among Christians to believe the world is going to hell…
(Author’s note: this is a blog post about the huge changes that are rocking Western society – and their impact on the church. I am not advocating these changes; I’m…
Delta Air Lines recently announced a record profit of $1.4 billion. Just six years ago it was mired in bankruptcy. There are many reasons for the amazing turnaround. Lower…
What if Jesus walked into your church office, applying for a staff position. Would He be welcomed? Would He be laughed out of the office? Would he be politely dismissed…
When I was a young man, it was widely believed the world would end in a thermonuclear fireball. The Civil Defense was everywhere. The “fallout shelter” logo was posted on…
Sandra raised three boys. She took them to Sunday school every week. Vacation Bible School was a highlight of their summer. She drove the lads back and forth to youth…
ou’re not imagining it: there’s a severe shortage of single men in the church. Not just here in the U.S., but also around the world. When I was writing my…
Your husband learned from an early age to deny his true feelings — and to be silent about his deepest needs. Most men long for greater intimacy with their wives …
Contrary to popular belief, men do have feelings. But most men are reluctant to share those feelings with others. Women, on the other hand, have no problem opening up. Why…
In my books I offer a lot of advice for attracting men to church. Among these are the obvious “spiritual” suggestions: preach better sermons, do a better job loving people,…
Only God knows the future. But if current trends in Christianity continue, we can expect great change in the church by 2062. I predict the church will become both larger…
Two religions that put special emphasis on men are America’s fastest growing, according to a study released this week. Mormons and Muslims are adding the most members, while mainline Protestants…
When forced to choose their top priority in life, Christian women overwhelmingly pick family over faith, according to a new survey from Barna Research. Five times more women chose “being…
I’m a member of Alaska’s largest church. It’s a lot like every other megachurch. We meet in a cavernous, windowless room with stage lighting and two huge projection screens. We’re…
Have you seen the film, “The Artist”? It won this year’s Oscar for best picture. It’s the story of George Valentin, a silent movie star whose career is sunk by…
Two religions that put special emphasis on men are America’s fastest growing, according to a study released this week. Mormons and Muslims are adding the most members, while mainline Protestants…
Welcome to “Lakeside” Church, the statistically average U.S. Congregation. This week: Lakeside will draw an adult congregation that’s 61 percent female, 39 percent male. Almost 25 percent of the married…
Why do women walk away from church? Most people assume that men are leaving church and the women remain to “hold up the pillars,” but George Barna’s statistics on female…
Where are the men? Why Do Men Hate Going to Church? Why men matter Quick facts Info for Women Info for Pastors Our churches can create a “male-friendly” atmosphere that…
Is sports ministry a new method of church outreach? Do we see any precedent in history for reaching men, children and families with the message of Christ? Apparently, the battle…
This is a diagnostic test for pastors and church leaders to determine if their church culture is “guy-friendly” or not. Each question covers a different aspect of how your church…
Have you heard about this church that’s building itself on a military metaphor? It’s led by a general, not a bishop. Their clergy are not referred to as pastors, priests…
If you want to draw men to your church, you must understand their unique needs. Churches must be intentional about reaching men, and the current process is counter-intuitive. Here are…
Here’s an excerpt from How Women Help Men Find God: Michelangelo captured the relationship between man and his Maker on the ceiling of the Sistine chapel. A holy God, surrounded…
Here’s a brief summary to whet your appetite: 1. A Manly Pastor. Men don’t like macho or power-hungry pastors, but a pastor who projects a healthy masculinity will draw men.…
Why Men Hate Going to Church is a best-selling book by David Murrow, founder of www.churchformen.com. He offers invaluable information pastors and church leaders should digest. If we take Murrow’s…