Never before in the history of mankind has there been a more desperate cry for men of character, honour, integrity, perseverance. The image of manhood has been marred and mangled by society, the media and generations of carelessness. In the midst of all this confusion there is a remnant of men, heroes, men of valour making that final stand: Called with a prophetic voice to the men of this generation commissioned in a ministry majoring in men declaring the standard for manhood, that manhood and Christ-likeness are synonymous. Calling men to responsibility, equipping them with practical patterns based on principles to maximize the potential that God has placed inside of them addressing every area of their manhood. Men who’s word is their bond. Men who do the right thing simply because it is the right thing to do. Men who do not compromise their beliefs nor the principles by which they live. These men are Faithful Men, their numbers are increasing all over the world and this world is experiencing the sons of God rising up to the challenge to be Real Men. Are you ready to be challenged?
3. We have been called to speak
with a prophetic voice to the
men of this generation
and commissioned with
a ministry majoring in men
to declare a standard for
manhood
4. The Standard
Our standard is and always will be:
”That manhood and Christ-
likeness are synonymous”
– Dr Edwin Louis Cole
5. The Vision
To see every man of this nation
transformed into the likeness
of Christ, mature in the Lord,
committed and a faithful man...
one man at a time.
7. Faithful Men
II Timothy 2:2, "And the things that you
have heard from me amongst many
witnesses, commit thou to faithful men
that they shall be able to teach others
also.“NKJV
8.
9. Men’s Ministry
Genesis 14:14,16, "Now when Abram
heard that his brother was taken captive,
he armed his three hundred and eighteen
trained servants who were born in his
own house, and went in pursuit. So he
brought back all the goods, and also
brought back his brother Lot and his
goods, as well as the women and the
people. " NKJV
10. • Maximized Manhood
• Communication, Sex and Money
• Strong Men in Tough Times
• Courage
• Sexual Integrity
• Power of Potential
• Winners are Not Those Who Never Fail, But
Those Who Never Quit
• Real Man
• The Unique Woman
Praise Jesus!Being a male is a matter of birth, being a man is a matter of choiceI love being a man.I am not ashamed or intimidated to be a man, nor do I feel guilty about being a manSlap a high five with 16 guys and say: “Thank God you are a man”Next slide
You might be sitting there wondering who is this guy?I used to be just another South African male.But then God…How many of you are eternally grateful for those three words in your own life?But then God changed me. When?When I opened my heart and became willing for Him to change me.God is not looking for men who are able,He is looking for men who are willing and available.Willing to pay the cost, the cost of becoming a champion for God.The cost of becoming a hero to your wife and your children.The cost of becoming a mentor to the fatherless.Next Slide
Faithful Men Ministries“We have been called to speak with a prophetic voice to the men of this generation and commissioned with a ministry majoring in men to declare a standard for manhood, and that standard is and always will be…Next slide
Our standard is and will always be: ”That manhood and Christlikeness are synonymous” – Ed ColeManhood defined:The state of quality of being a man or being manly;The state of being human.Not brutish, nor chauvinistic, but a man after God’s own heart, a man conformed to the standard for manhood,A Christlike man…Next slide
To see every man of this nation transformed into the likeness of Christ, mature in the Lord, committed and a faithful man... one man at a time. Pastor Desmond Frey, a man of God made this statement: “If your vision can be attained in your lifetime, then you are not dreaming big enough”A Faithful man, full of faith, Faithful towards God as one of His sons.A Faithful husband to your lovely wife. A faithful father to your precious children.Faith – strong or unshakeable belief in something esp. without proof. Christianity, trust in God and in His actions and promises. A conviction of the truth of… Complete confidence or trust in…Faithful – remaining true or loyal, consistently reliable/truthful. Accurate in detailOne of the things that you need to understand is that in order for you to be a good father you must first learn to be a good son. Many of us never had the opportunity to learn to be good sons because our fathers did not teach us well. But the glory of being a Christian is that the better you become at being a son of God, the finer you become a father in your home.Next slide
(Video clip should auto start)…There is a cry in every woman’s heart for her man to be the man God created him to be.There is a cry in every child’s heart for their daddy to be the hero and mentor God created him to be.There is a desperate cry in our nation for men to be men of honour, courage, and faithfulnessNext slide
Unlike Cain who dared to challenge God with the question: ”Am I my brother’s keeper?”We declare yes, I am my brother's keeper II Timothy 2:2, "And the things that you have heard from me amongst many witnesses, commit thou to faithful men that they shall be able to teach others also.“We have been commissioned to mentor/disciple men to be faithful.To be faithful in mentoring/discipling other men also.Next Slide
Unlike Cain who dared to challenge God with the question: ”Am I my brother’s keeper?”We declare yes, I am my brother's keeper II Timothy 2:2, "And the things that you have heard from me amongst many witnesses, commit thou to faithful men that they shall be able to teach others also.“We have been commissioned to mentor/disciple men to be faithful.To be faithful in mentoring/discipling other men also.Next Slide
Unlike Cain who dared to challenge God with the question: ”Am I my brother’s keeper?”We declare yes, I am my brother's keeper Genesis 14:14,16, "Now when Abram heard that his brother was taken captive, he armed his three hundred and eighteen trained servants who were born in his own house, and went in pursuit. So he brought back all the goods, and also brought back his brother Lot and his goods, as well as the women and the people. NKJVWe believe the example in Genesis with Abram and his 318 men, epitomizes real men's ministries in the body of Christ. When we as Christian men, hear that a brother has been taken captive, by drugs, alcohol, pornography, adultery, lying, cheating, stealing or anything that enslaves him, we must be willing to drop what we are doing and pursue and restore him back into a right relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ.We have been commissioned to mentor/disciple men to be faithful.To be faithful in mentoring/discipling other men also.Next Slide
Can you disciple a man?Yes!With the Majoring in Men Curriculum – based on the Word of God.Men are being taught practically the principles and patterns for Godly living from the Word.Here is my challenge to you today:Search your heart.Compare yourself to the standard for manhood – Christ Jesus our Lord.If you have not yet reached your full potential, I encourage you to choose to change today.If you are well on your way, I salute you and encourage you to keep up the good work.If you believe you are a faithful man, I commend you and encourage you to start mentoring others.If you have not yet realised that you have personally been commissioned by Jesus to make disciples (mentor men)Then this next video clip is for you…Next Slide
(Video clip should auto start)…The challenge to the men:Step up to the plate,Take your place and be a real manBe a real son of GodBe a real husbandBe a real fatherBe a Faithful man of God.Next Slide
We have a responsibility to the next generations.We are the generation that can break the chains.We are the generation that can choose to change.We can choose to be faithful in mentoring/discipling other men also.Building men and Raising sons.Hear from a young son’s heart…Next Slide
Fathers, do you realise the depth of your responsibility?Have you chosen to be the man, the example, the hero your sons and daughters are crying for?
(In closing)…You are male by birth, but a man by choice.“We have been called to speak with a prophetic voice to the men of this generation and commissioned with a ministry majoring in men to declare a standard for manhood, and that standard is that ‘Manhood and Christlikeness are synonymous.’” – Ed ColeWill the men gathered here today rise to the challenge and stand?Father I pray for these men, your sons.Strengthen them in their convictions.Raise up in them Your righteousness.Raise up in them courage, valour, faithfulness.You have placed in each one of them the potential for maximized manhood.Raise up in them the standard for manhood, that is Christlikeness.Holy Spirit minister to their hearts the love of our Abba Father.Thank you for Your love, provision and protection.Amen.Be blessed and remember to be a blessingThank you all