![]() ![]() For that reason, the chapter on spiritual growth does a deep dive on how a man can make the most of his Bible, a small group, and serving others. When it comes to spiritual growth and maturity, I would condense all the years I’ve spent teaching the Bible into this one idea: A Bible, a small group, and serving someone else will solve 90% of your problems. In the book, I help men answer the question, “What is a disciple, and how do I become one?” I show them how “the spiritual disciplines” are the portal to spiritual growth. To become a disciple is the highest honor to which a man can aspire. The goal of spiritual growth, then, is to become a disciple. It’s “great” because becoming a disciple is the “normal” way God has ordained to release the power of his gospel on the problems and opportunities men face. ![]() We call this well-known text the Great Commission. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age” ( Matthew 28:18–20). Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. More millions of people and billions of dollars have been mobilized by this short speech than any other, and there isn’t a close second: When Jesus gave us his last or nearly last words, he uttered the single most impactful speech ever recorded in the history of the world. But they want-and need-to take the next step. They all expressed a deeply felt hunger to know more about God. Patrick Morley: The 24 men I assembled voted spiritual growth as their number one issue. What is the number-one issue Christian men say they’re facing and why? Those 10 issues are: identity, life balance, spiritual growth, marriage, fathering, friendships, work, lust, culture, and sharing their faith. That list formed the table of contents for this book. When the dust settled, we had a list of 10 issues that stood out as the most important to them. ![]() Patrick Morley: To make sure The Christian Man scratches where men itch, I gathered 24 younger Christian men on a Saturday morning to storyboard the question, “What are the issues and topics that would make you feel compelled to pick up and read a book for men?” These men come from all walks of life and represent the racial and ethnic diversity of America. You used a creative way to identity the 10 issues men say matter most. So, I hope some of the more experienced Christian men reading this interview will be inspired to take a man under their wing and show him the ropes. But a man also needs someone to guide him along-someone to mentor and disciple him how to integrate his faith and life with intentionality. My motivation to write this book was to offer that plan. It feels like we’re being “hacked.” Spiritual hacked. As my friend Nick put it, “It feels almost impossible to live out a biblical model of manhood.” So why is that?Ĭolossians 2:8 says, “See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the elemental spiritual forces of this world rather than on Christ.” There are so many voices phishing to get inside our heads. Most of the Christian men I talk to find it increasingly difficult to juggle all their responsibilities as men, husbands, fathers, friends, workers, churchmen, and citizens. These really are turbulent times to be a man. Why is it so difficult to be a man in today’s world (as opposed to decades ago)? ![]() You’ve been working with men for decades. What are the major issues facing Christian men and how should they be addressed from a biblical point of view? How should a Christian man avoid the pitfalls of life lead a more balanced life have a deeper walk with God be an attentive husband becoming a difference-making dad overcome lust?īible Gateway interviewed Patrick Morley ( about his book, The Christian Man: A Conversation About the 10 Issues Men Say Matter Most (Zondervan, 2019). ![]()
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