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What is Men in Balance?

Men in Balance is a non-profit 501(c)(3), faith-based, non-denominational organization whose primary goal is to provide support for men seeking balance and integration in their occupational, spiritual, and personal lives. The primary vehicle to do this is conversations with other men facing similar issues. These conversations are held in:  

¨      Men’s groups in churches or synagogues

¨      Web forums

¨      Men’s networking groups

¨      Small self-directed discussion groups

Why the need?

Many men today carry an enormous unspoken emotional burden in their lives that creates tremendous stress in career, personal relationships and life in general. Numerous studies confirm that men of all ages frequently feel this stress and sometimes their health may be compromised as a result.

Further, many (if not most) men lack really close friends or confidantes with whom they can truly “level” and discuss their feelings of isolation, frustration and sometimes, desperation which seem to increase as their career progresses. Because of their role in society, men have been expected to be strong and uncomplaining, providing well for their families and committing extraordinary energy toward their career and advancement. However, many men become disillusioned after giving years of their lives to a career that may be less than satisfying in order to purchase possessions they no longer value. And they often have left a trail of broken relationships in their wake—spouses, children and friends. In summary, through a combination of increasing isolation brought on by insatiable career demands and loss of close relationships, many men have no one with whom they feel comfortable sharing their disillusionment and sense of disappointment or even failure.  

Many men have never considered any option other than sacrificing personal, spiritual and family goals as they climb the ladder of success. They frequently feel they are on a treadmill that is going nowhere, but they don’t know how to get off. They have lost all balance in their lives and recovering it seems virtually impossible:  

¨      Their spiritual balance is gone because of years of neglect

¨      Their financial situation is out of kilter because they have pursued an increasingly higher standard of living sometimes at the expense of planning for retirement or college tuition

¨      Their priorities are out of balance because they have compromised personal needs and rewarding experiences for career demands

¨      Their time management is out of balance because they chose priorities other than maintaining close relationships.

¨      Their relationships are out of balance because the people they love most are neglected while they focus on the people who can help them get ahead.

Men in Balance is intended to address these issues and concerns.

How does Men in Balance work?

Men in Balance trains facilitators to moderate small group discussions in numerous venues. We provide the materials/study guides for participants for a core program of 6 sessions. 

Helpful details

The Men in Balance organization  provides study materials, facilitators, speakers and logistical assistance to help churches and other interested parties start and maintain discussion groups, seminars and informational events. The website provides additional support including printed materials, Q & A bulletin boards, discussion forums and other collateral material. Additionally, the website serves as a vehicle to accept donations to further the aims of the Men in Balance organization.  

The Men in Balance organization is a 501 c(3) non-profit organization capable of accepting tax deductible contributions. It is governed by a board of directors representing men fitting the profile of the target audience of the organization as well as ministers, counselors or other professionals who are knowledgeable about or involved in men’s issues.

Mission Statement

The purpose of the Men in Balance organization is to provide men a forum in which they can learn about themselves and share their ideas about the joys and challenges of being an adult male. The goals are:  

¨      To reduce the isolation many men feel as they wrestle with concerns of career, money, sex, relationships and other issues.  

¨      To facilitate the process of men establishing (or re-establishing) themselves as the spiritual co-leader of their family  

¨      To create a safe environment in which men can examine their lives in light of their own spiritual nature and its implications for their lives

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