7 Reasons Your Church Needs More Men: How to Lead a Gender Balanced Church Supporting Healthy Singleness, Dating, Marriage and Youth

If there are fewer Christian men than women, how does that affect me, my family and my church? This unique handbook for church leaders and other Christians blends research, theology and very practical approaches. It explains how the lack of men in our congregations is seriously impacting on men, women and young people, as well as singleness, dating, marriage and parenting. But it also shows what it could look like if things were working well in the church for us all. Written by experts in their fields, 7 Reasons Your Church Needs More Men is a resource to help you both understand the problems and implement solutions in your context, whether at a personal, local church or national church level.////Commendations//This book takes an honest look at the gender imbalance in the church and the extraordinary impact of that imbalance on so many lives across the generations. It asks real questions that we need to face, calling us to work together…especially to look at our evangelism and discipleship of men. (Dr Rachel Jordan-Wolf, National Mission and Evangelism Advisor to the Church of England)//This book is so practical, theological and pragmatic…it would enhance any church ministry in the totality of church being family…Enlightening…Exciting…Inspiring. (Roy Crowne, Executive Director, HOPE)//Articulates a compelling vision…but also sets out the practical steps we need to take in order to see that vision become a reality…All churches will benefit from the wisdom in this book. (Katharine Hill, UK Director, Care for the Family)//A vital subject and a key resource…share it around the team. (Steve Clifford, General Director, Evangelical Alliance)//A great book with an important message…The authors bring relevant theological insight and psychological expertise, and draw on deep wells of practical experience and spiritual wisdom…I warmly commend this book to Christians of all denominations. (Revd Dr Michael Volland, Principal, Ridley Hall, Cambridge)//If the church is meant to be God’s new humanity, and if everyone is made in God’s image and deeply loved, then we have a major problem. Not reflecting the balance God gave in creation has huge consequences for us all ‒ this book, though, is hopeful and full of practical ideas. Paul Harcourt, National Leader of New Wine England//An invaluable resource for individuals and churches. (Sue Monckton-Rickett, Vice Chair, Association of Christian Counsellors)//We believe this unique book could have a profound impact on the church and its congregations….packed full of useful stats and information, including practical advice on how to bring change. (Fiona and Andy Banes, Executive Directors, Time for Marriage)//If you want your churches to be part of shaping a culture that’s welcoming, supportive, and builds up people no matter what their relationships status is, then read this. André Adefope, Head of Naked Truth Relationships, Co-Author of ‘The Dating Dilemma’)//Joined-up thinking and brilliant material…to effectively reach this next generation. (Neil O’Boyle, Director, British Youth for Christ)//I implore you to not only read it, but consider…your part your part of being the solution. (Carl Beech, President, Christian Vision for Men)