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A helpful and inspired variety of helps for men's ministry are available for download.

Select from the list of resources below. Don't foget to connect with your annual conference UMM's leadership - click here for more.

Stories that motivate, encourage and inspire from men's fellowships that have "been-there - done-that" from the new on-line publication - Men's E-News. For downloadable & printable .pdf's follow the links below:

• Morristown (TN) Men & Jackets to Iraq - A mom's simple question, "Do you need anything?", to her soldier son stationed in Iraq led to an amazing example of sharing the love of Jesus with those who don't know Him. See how men's fellowships from many different churches united in prayer and action to witness for our Lord on the other side of the world. Click for more.
• UMM partner with the UM Children's Home - When men accept Christ's call to be His hands and feet, good things come from bad. As Joseph said in Genesis 50:20 NLV, "You planned to do a bad thing.... But God planned it for good..."
  After an arson fire tragically destroyed a cottage at the UM Children's Home in Decatur GA, it was unclear how the Children's home would rebuild this residence for the young men in their care. But after the word of this need reached the men of the North Georgia Conference, by God's grace wheels were set in motion that showed the UMC connection at its best.  Click for more.

• 100 Years in Ministry - As Methodism's founder John Wesley rode more than 75,000 miles in faithful response to Christ's call to share the Gospel, in 2008 United Methodist Men celebrate 100 years of men in mission and ministry, putting their faith in action in the Wesleyan tradition.
  In 1908, men's ministry was first recognized by the General Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, thus acknowledging the unique role of men as a vital part in the church's fulfillment of the great commission. Click for more.

• “100 Men of Influence”  Rev. Dr. William Green of 1st UMC Cary, NC shares the inspired method by which, from modest beginnings, the men of Cary are effectively reaching towards their motto, “Every man a leader; every man an influence for Christ; and every man needs a lift.” Click for more.
• “Being a pastor is not a ‘stand-alone’ job…”  Recipients of the Freeman Leadership Award (presented to pastors especially effective in their work with men of their church) gather for an annual “Think-Tank” to share ideas for strengthening men’s ministry in the local church.  A wonderful product of this gathering is a collection of ideas for building and empowering men’s ministry and their pastors with tested tools from leaders who have “been-there – done that”.  Click for more.
• “From small beginnings…” This is the story that starts with three men on a mission team from a small Georgia church sitting around the kitchen table in Mexico and listening to the Holy Spirit.  God honored their efforts and now a lively and dynamic men’s fellowship has been reborn. Click for more.
  

• Clergy Think-Tank Reports - ThinkTank4 report now posted!
  • A wealth of proven ideas for effective men's ministry compiled from the annual Think-Tank gatherings of winners of the G. Ross Freeman Leadership Award.
• Fresh Ideas for Ministries of Men
  • Succinct summaries of the ideas and insights collected in the above Think Tank reports
• A Journey Beyond - By G. Ross Freeman
  • The amazing and inspiring life story of a man devoted to God and the work of men in the church of Jesus Christ.
• A Spiritual Journey for Men - By G. Ross Freeman
  • A twenty-hour spiritual journey that can make a difference in men's lives.
• A Transforming Journey for Men - By G. Ross Freeman
  • A journey to transform men into the image of Christ and to empower them for God's service.
• A Ministry Journey for Men - By G. Ross Freeman
  • The goal is to inspire men to grow in faithfulness and obedience to Jesus Christ through an obedient and enlightened response to God's call on the life of each man..

Short-term Bible Studies used and recommended by Southeastern Jursidiction Conference Presidents of United Methodist Men
G. Ross Freeman and Roy Lifsey have prepared a Bible study designed to bless your from Easter to Pentecost.	G. Ross Freeman and John Dowell have just released a follow-up study that will help men as they grow in mature Discipleship.
copies and information available from:
Walter L. Johnson, Vice President and Treasurer, The G. Ross Freeman Foundation, Inc. P. O. Box 949 Tucker, GA 30085 Email: wljbigtrain@bellsouth.net

Additional resources for men are available through connection with your annual conference. Click for a list of contacts in your conference.