Okay, this post is out of my comfort zone and my be controversial but those of you who know me, know that I have no problem calling a spade a spade or preaching the gospel in fullness and in truth.
I have been reading a lot about the demise of the family, and continue to pray for our families and worry about the falling apart of families and how to fix it. Lately I've been reading the book "At the AlTAR of SEXUAL IMMORALITY". As I continue to pray for the family unit and our Church I believe that God is calling me to start a ministry for men, which addresses issues that some of our men are facing. I know that men are facing an overwhelming struggle against sexual immorality. If you don't believe me just keep reading.
"In 2001, pornography's annual revenues were approximately $10 billion in the U.S. and $56 billion worldwide. This was projected to increase to $70 billion worldwide in 2006. Currently, about 4.2 million websites offer adult content. Approximately 25 million Americans visit cyber sex sites between 1-10 hours per week. Another 4.7 million in excess of 11 hours per week." (Scott Ross, Adult Video News (October, 2002), T. Dale Pollard; Wired News Report, T.Dale Pollard; Internet Filter Review 2003). This is very alarming or it should be. I believe that the church has done an excellent job at avoiding this issue, as it can be very controversial.
In the next few months I will be starting a ministry that deals with sexual sin and men. I'm not looking forward to confronting this ministry, but realize that it must be done in order to disciple men of today to be effective fathers, husbands, spouses, and leaders in today's church. If you would like more information about this ministry please let me know. This ministry will be completely confidential and I will require all men who choose to participate in this small group to sign a letter of confidentiality.
I look forward to leading this ministry, to ask us to be the men God created us to be!
Chris
