Men in Balance
A faith-based organization helping men in their spiritual journey.

 

Current Sessions

Here is a sampling of Men in Balance activities. The core program is Small Group Discussion, typically lasting 6 weeks in one or two hour sessions. The topics are below.

We also offer Couples Communications Classes and Wolf at the Door sessions helping men deal with the current economic crisis. Watch this space for dates coming soon or sign up to receive our e-newsletter so you will always be up to date.

Wolf At The Door Series

Recently laid off? Worried about losing your job? Family responsibilities troubling you? These sessions help men deal with the current economic crisis by frank, open discussions with other men facing similar situations. Email or call for scheduled dates.

 

Discussion Series  Email or call for scheduled dates of groups now meeting.

Week 1
Fathers and Their Influence

  • Traits (good and bad) of our fathers
  • Impacts of our fathers on our lives
  • Role of fathers in passage to manhood
  • Absent or missing (or emotionally absent) fathers and its impact
  • Christian implication of being a father

Week 2
Career

  • What are the career traps for men?
  • Balancing work and home life
  • Long term impact of work commitments
  • Personal identification with career/implications
  • Retirement: what to do with it

Week 3
Marriage

  • What makes a good marriage?
  • God’s plan for marriage: Is it realistic?
  • Communication in marriage
  • Resolving differences
  • Divorce and its aftermath/options

Week 4
Sex and Intimacy

  • Why do men say they want more sex but not more conversation?
  • Sex: Men’s view vs. Women’s view
  • How is sex different from intimacy?
  • Role of communication in an intimate relationship

Week 5
Family Life

  • How much togetherness do you need?
  • Keeping the whole family involved
  • Teens and family life: special needs?
  • Church attendance and family connection

Week 6
Spiritual Life as a Man

  • Making a priority of your spiritual development
  • Being a spiritual leader in your home
  • Keeping your faith real and active
  • Spiritual life and work/career

Week 7
(Optional ) Wrap-up/Review

Free-wheeling discussion of all previous topics, integrating them into a balanced life; discussion about continuing to meet or creating other groups; whatever’s on your mind.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Our poor socialization to effectively give and receive personal criticism does more to destroy families than any other thing.  The more we love someone the more difficult it is to handle criticism from them because we fear it means losing their love.  Ironically, when we can't hear criticism from them, we lose their love; when we can, we strengthen their love.

Women Can Hear What Men Don't Say, Warren Farrell