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At the US election in two weeks, I'm voting for the Kingdom of God. My vote is for Christ.When I ascertain the merits of a candidate, my first standard is the Word of God, not a political party.Then I'm looking at how the candidates treat their family, their spouse, their staff, so I can see what their life might be like when they're out of the lights. My next concern is my community, do they add value or is it all just talk? Do they love and serve the community, or is it more a lust for power and self-serving motives?When we meet...

Christian Men's Network Brazil is one of the fastest growing men's movements in the world. This week, over 600 key CMN leaders from across Brazil gathered in the capital city of Brasilia to pray, strategize, be encouraged and to build the brotherhood.Thousands of churches are growing at a tremendous rate due to the ministry of CMN and the Majoring in Men curriculum. Led by Jorge Nishimurra and Marcos Pohl, CMN is making strong impact in this major world power. One pastor from Porto Alegre said the Number One result of "majoring in men in ministry" is increased salvations in the church. They will baptize 700...

Pastor Michael Phillips is one of the most influential pastors involved in the US education system today and is highly respected in his native Baltimore for his extensive work in community restoration, plus his church that sits as a “city on a hill” in his neighborhood.In short, Michael GETS IT. When it comes to facing a struggle, where some men take cover, Michael TAKES ACTION.Twenty years ago, he and his wife moved “home” to Baltimore to take over an inner-city church. I preached there two weeks ago, and I can tell you, it is rocking! Michael is discipling hundreds of men.Pastor Michael...

There’s a great story about brotherhood in the life of Jesus. One of his best friends, Lazarus, was at home in Bethany, sick and about to die. Lazarus’s sisters sent word to a nearby town for Jesus to come heal him, “and hurry!” John, who wrote the story, never says that Lazarus was worried. It seems he trusted his friend. But those around Lazarus didn’t share his faith—they were freaking. Jesus and Lazarus had been friends for some time, but now it seemed their friendship was being tested. Instead of rushing to His friend, Jesus stayed in that town teaching. Then He...

In the midst of a chaotic world, committed men of God are shaking cities. Yesterday, key leaders from Dallas/Fort Worth were energized as great CMN friends spoke of discipling men and transforming cities. Our long-time friend and Lions Roar host, men's pastor James deMelo, gave a powerful strategy to take men into a deeper walk of faith through discipleship retreats and intensives. His men's group has burgeoned from a handful to hundreds of men taking Christ into the marketplace. James provoked my spirit to stay the course.Walt Landers is taking whole communities for the Gospel through churches, schools, parenting classes, "Dads on Guard" squads...