Comments on: How we destroyed our man-building infrastructure

By: April

April — Wed, 05 Feb 2025 18:40:05 +0000

I’m a woman and a recent Catholic convert (from Buddhist). Initially, I chafed at the male-only clergy. Now I understand why God designated roles for men and women in the church.

The “Grandma-cracy” is too real, but so is the “Aunt-cracy” comprised of Gen X women with liberal views. At a recent catholic women’s meetup, some women openly disagreed with the church’s position on abortion in case of incest and rape.

Another downside of women-driven churches is female aggression. It’s one reason why women in aggregate prefer male bosses. It’s also why I don’t volunteer at my church. Too many Queen Bees.

Where are the single Catholic men? Not at my “Grandma-cracy” church. They’re attending the Traditional Latin Mass where women aren’t permitted near.

Another I noticed: sermons at my “Grandma-cracy” avoid discussing sensitive sins, sticking to palatable topics. Meanwhile, TLM will absolutely go there. I recall a sermon ending with the priest saying, “This is God’s world. We do what he commands.” That would come off as “too harsh” at my regular parish.

By: Robert Slattery

Robert Slattery — Sun, 15 Dec 2024 15:39:01 +0000

The challenge lies at the pulpit. Printing a business card with the title “Pastor” doesn’t qualify anyone to lead a flock. Nor does a statement like ” I’ve been preaching for 20 years, sway me. Often it becomes preaching for 18 years what they learned the first 2 years. Finding a spiritually mature Pastor and flock is like a scavenger hunt. Perfect isn’t realistic or the target.

By: Gary Tiller

Gary Tiller — Sat, 16 Nov 2024 23:48:15 +0000

First and foremost as men we must become men of God, we must learn to become the husband that God has created us for then bring up our children as Godly fathers that are teaching our children Gods word. We must build the reputation of a Godly man and not just of a good man. We must allow God to bring our Paul out so our family, friends, colleagues can all see what God is doing. I know as men we enjoy projects but we must also sit with brothers and dive deeper in the word with each other, let’s be honest this is easier for women but no where does He command women only to gain wisdom from his word but as men that’s our first responsibility. Let’s quit making excuses and let’s allow God to HUMBLE us and truly become the man of God that glorifies Him. Last 2 things in genesis when God is looking for Adam and asked him what did Adam do, the woman in which you gave did it. Men it’s not just this generation, but God has given us men such as Job, Peter, Paul, and others but most importantly gave us Jesus there’s the model for us. We need not worry about planting we just need to get fixing our selves and then our churches and country will follow.

By: Marty Schoenleber

Marty Schoenleber — Sat, 02 Nov 2024 19:23:58 +0000

Very interested in hearing / speaking with you about your new church planting model. (I taught church planting at seminary for 12 years.) I also planted a church that planted 7 churches in its first 9 years. Keep faithful.

By: Richard

Richard — Mon, 16 Sep 2024 08:43:29 +0000

I have been on a journey of discovering my purpose and felt a strong drawing towards men and the issues men face. I was simultaneously immediately aware of the deterioration in the organisations that build men. As a former Boy Scout in South Africa, I definitely relate to and can attest to the power of such organisations to build strong men; men of character and integrity. Churches here in South Africa are also moving towards the feminist, like most organisations are advocating. The Church has definitely moved away from attracting and building men because of societal pressures. I just happened across a Facebook post where Church For Men was mentioned and I am not sorry that I followed up by visiting the website, purchasing the kindle book and signing up for your newsletter. Although this all happened today, September 16, 2024, I already feel enegrised and empowered to get working to restore the MANdate.

By: Ted Larson

Ted Larson — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 02:55:32 +0000

I was a member of the Assemblies of God for over 40 years. I left that denomination this past March because the organization no longer wants real men in their churches. There is no men’s ministry to speak of and what does pass for men’s ministry is really nothing more than a glorified Bible study where the men are encouraged to be more like the women. Royal Rangers, a “boys only ” ministry has opened its doors for the girls.

By: Bob Rauscher

Bob Rauscher — Mon, 05 Aug 2024 13:21:52 +0000

Always right on