At the extreme moment of conflict, what you have trained for, is how you will react.
In the middle of a chaotic culture in crisis, our response comes from the heart, what we have trained for.
Do you fight or turn away? Do you run to the battle or run from the fight?
In the Word, to "RUN" is a metaphor that teaches a man strength, discipline, endurance, patience, faith, encouragement, and hope.
These are the characteristics of victorious athletes, and they must be the core character traits of men who would be champions. Culture-changers. Men who make a difference.
“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us. We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith.” Hebrews 12:1-2 NLT
"RUN" is the theme for the annual gathering of the CMN brotherhood, Lions Roar 2025. (https://brushfire.com/christianmensnetwork/events/591632/details)
Stripping off the distractions, shedding the baggage, focusing our mission … running together with a band of brothers to disrupt and redeem culture. Gathering as warriors to train, encourage, inspire, and build.
We are men on a mission and that mission is Jesus.
From Uganda to Indonesia, from Peru to Germany, from London to Los Angeles bold men are gathering to commit to the fight - a noble band of warriors.
Manhood is in crisis. Someone has to stand up.
That’s us. We are CMN, we rescue men.
Since Christian Men’s Network was founded in 1977 by my dad, Dr. Ed Cole and our family CMN has been committed to help pastors and leaders disciple men.
That is now happening in over 100 nations and over 50 languages. And it is urgent that we expand the mission. To reach millions of men with the message that "Manhood and Christlikeness are synonymous."
So, let's go! Meet me in Dallas. (https://brushfire.com/christianmensnetwork/events/591632/details)
Level up. Endure. Fight. Redeem the world.
When a man is discipled in Christ, it changes everything.
See you at the Roar. Time to run, brother. Come with me.
