2. Men‟s
Relational
Volunteer Toolbox
time
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3. Tools in a man‟s toolbox
Fact-giving tool
Men‟s
Fact-finding tool Relational
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Take-charge tool
Task-oriented tool
Problem-solving tool
Competitive-drive tool
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4. Tools for a relational toolbox
Open-sharing tool
Men‟s
Patient-listening tool Relational
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Win-win tool
Selfless-honor tool
Tender-touch tool
Time-and –energy tool
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5. Matthew 20:33,34
“33Lord,” they said, “we Men‟s
want to see!” 34Jesus felt Relational
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sorry for them and
touched their eyes.
Instantly they could see!
Then they followed him.”
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6. Matthew 8:14,15
“14When Jesus arrived at
Men‟s
Peter‟s house, Peter‟s Relational
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mother-in-law was in bed
with a high fever. 15But when
Jesus touched her hand, the
fever left her. Then she got
up and prepared a meal for
him.”
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7. Matthew 8:1-3
“1Large Crowds followed Jesus as
he came down the mountainside. Men‟s
2Suddenly, a man with leprosy Relational
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approached Jesus. He knelt
before him, worshiping. „Lord,‟ the
man said, „if you want to, you can
make me well again.‟ 3Jesus
touched him. „I want to,‟ he said,
„Be healed!‟ And instantly the
leprosy disappeared.”
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9. Women‟s statements:
Hug me after a long day
Put your arm around me when I‟m Men‟s
crying Relational
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Hold my hand in public
Rub my hands when we‟re watching
TV
Play with my hair
Rub my back-not my bottom-when I‟m
working in the kitchen
Kiss me like you used to when we first
started dating
Whisper in my ear The tender-touch tool
