A businessman in São Paulo gathered a few men to study these truths. Today, more than 8,000 men's groups meet across BrIn January of 1776, a 47-page book, Common Sense, circulated through the American colonies. Author Thomas Paine’s plain language wasn't written for scholars. It was written for ordinary people.
It was read by farmers, merchants, pastors, soldiers, and leaders like John Adams and Thomas Jefferson. It was read aloud in taverns, churches, and meeting halls. It ignited conversations. It stirred courage. It convinced thousands of men that freedom was worth fighting for.
It was just a book. But it sparked a revolution and rocked the world.
In 1906, Upton Sinclair’s novel, The Jungle, exposed the meatpacking industry’s shocking conditions. Americans were outraged. President Theodore Roosevelt ordered an investigation. Congress passed the Meat Inspection Act and the Pure Food and Drug Act. The modern food safety movement was born.
It was “just” a book.
History changes when truth gets into the hands of men who will act on it.
It’s God's strategy.
A forgotten scroll from the Torah was found in the Temple during the reign of King Josiah. One book brought a nation to repentance.
Paul wrote letters to a young Pastor Timothy. Those New Testament letters have discipled leaders ever since.
It is never “just” a book.
A pastor in Jakarta put truths from a book into the hands of men. Today, more than one million men have been discipled across Indonesia, the largest Muslim population in the world.
It is never “just” a book.
azil, raising up husbands, fathers, pastors, and leaders who are transforming their communities.
It is never “just” a book.
A young leader in Da Nang received these truths. Today, thousands of men are being discipled across Vietnam. Strong churches emerging. Godly fathers raised up. God’s Kingdom advancing.
It is never “just” a book.
Today, we are standing at another historic opportunity.
Pastors and ministry leaders across the Arab-speaking nations of the Middle East are actively discipling men with these truths. These courageous men serve where following Christ carries an extraordinary personal cost.
These brothers are not asking for much, “just” books. Specifically, they want the book and workbook, Strong Men in Tough Times.
Because of generous men giving to the need, everything is ready. Now we just print and reprint, and reprint…
The presses start in August for training meetings in September. The gifts of generous determine the number printed.
Every gift prints another book.
Every book equips another leader.
Every leader disciples more men.
History changes when truth gets into the hands of people who will act on it.
That's why this is never “just” printing books. It's multiplying disciples.
One book.
One leader.
One church.
One movement.
One generation changed.
Will you help place Strong Men in Tough Times into the hands of courageous pastors and leaders across the Middle East?
We go to press in August. Please help today.
It is never “just” a book. It is a revolution in men’s lives. It is God’s strategy.
Thank you for giving. $5 for one book. $5000 for a thousand books. Every book sparks a revolution in some man’s heart somewhere in the Middle East.
Please help reach them.
