Testimonials

 As a one of the pastors at Huntersville UMC , I will be attending my first "introductory session" this coming weekend during one of our church's men's beach retreat.  I'm looking forward to having some of our men exposed to MIB ministry opportunity which is desperately needed in today's Christian church.  I am thankful that we have lay leadership in our church who are willing to facilitate and lead our men through this important ministry.
-Byron Alexander, Associate Pastor

I took the Men in Balance course at my church.  I learned a great deal through sharing life experiences with other men.  I gained a unique perspective by listening to how other men dealt with the same issues I have in my life.  I was impressed with the course and signed my wife and me up for the couples communication class offered by Men in Balance.  We both really enjoyed the class and used the material to communicate better in our marriage. 

Greg

While I have not attended a particular program, I have been involved with Jerry since the beginning of his program ministry and read much of his printed materials.  I find his approach to be unique and effective in its purposes.  He takes difficult subject matter and works it into a workable program that helps a broad array of families.  The problems are not unique, but the individuals experiencing them are.  Jerry's programs deal with the underlying issues while respecting the individuality of the persons experiencing them.  Also, his programs work around the socially-stimulated defense mechanisms of men and work the solutions directly where the problems lie.  Jerry's unique programming and approach make the difference in the success of the lives of those he touches.

Robert G. McIntosh
The McIntosh Law Firm, P.C.

Jerry,

I appreciate your efforts and the opportunity to connect with others in the church.  The time I spent in your class helped me to connect with other church members and see my personal struggles in relation to others and how they draw from their faith to gain strength and peace. 

Thank you for your service,

Scott

I have attended 6-7 Men In Balance sessions in Cincinnati Ohio .  The sessions have been an excellent outlet for me to be open and discuss issues and ideas that I would otherwise not have a forum to share them in.  They are therapeutic, empowering and are in fact, helping me attain more balance in my life. 

Larry

Men in Balance has been a positive resource for me in how I view the world and what I might learn from a male’s point of view. I have participated in sessions and have enjoyed meaningful dialogue and exploration of ideas with the founder. This program is greatly needed and I can only hope that we can get a women’s group started with the same format. The various programs have helped me to better process my husband’s viewpoint as well as those of my boss at work.

-          Phyllis

I attended a marriage workshop with Men in Balance

and it had a strong impact on me. In addition to

great teaching sessions, the facilitators also used

creative methods to get their point across,

 including humorous role play to make things

fun yet still educational. Sharing was encouraged

among participants, and this also gave me some great

insights on how to better communicate with my spouse.

I think Men in Balance is a wonderful program,

 but not very well known. It could benefit

many more men and couples

if it could get its name out more.

- James

I attended a marriage workshop with Men in Balance

and it had a strong impact on me. In addition to

great teaching sessions, the facilitators also used

creative methods to get their point across,

 including humorous role play to make things

fun yet still educational. Sharing was encouraged

among participants, and this also gave me some great

insights on how to better communicate with my spouse.

I think Men in Balance is a wonderful program,

 but not very well known. It could benefit

many more men and couples

if it could get its name out more.

- James

I have learned a lot both from the other participants and from the syllabus itself.  I like the flexible structure of the program; carefully framed topics and many opportunities for comments and questions.

- Steve

I've seldom experienced the openness and candor among men that I felt at MIB sessions. My hair still stands on end just thinking about it. I can't wait for the next one.

-- Tucker

Here are a few specific things that MIB has done in my life:
1, It has provided me with new Christian Friends.
2. It had provided me more insights on how to communicate with my wife and family, so I can become a better father and husband.
3. It has provided me with a better understanding of my own shortcomings and how to deal with them.
4. It has provided me with a better understanding of some issues i.e. forgiveness.
5. It provides me with a safe forum where I can discuss issues that are of concern to me.
Overall, MIB has enhanced my personal spiritual experience and feeling of well being.
--Doug

After attending numerous MIB gatherings and completing one couples course, I can unequivocally say that Jerry Hancock's efforts and the efforts of those that participate are creating an "environment of value."

In today's fast paced, responsibility oriented world it is easy to live a life where the really important things, almost imperceptibly, drift down to the bottom of the priority list. So many people are moving faster and faster but experiencing less and less genuine fulfillment.

MIB reminds us where fulfillment can be found and gives some great tips on how to get there. Simply discussing "real issues" with other men, in an untypical male environment, has personally helped me to regain my center. For most of us, I believe that "being grounded" is a perishable quality. MIB provides a way to stay on track and to realize that most men have similar thoughts and problems regarding relationships. Finding an environment to air those thoughts and problems is a challenge and yet such a forum leads to better communication and understanding.

MIB is a wonderful environment to enhance your relationships through better insight and by developing your own relationship communication skills.

Men in Balance's spiritual impact on my life has been incredible. It has positively impacted my relationships with God, co-workers, family, loved ones and with myself.  Jerry Hancock who leads our Men in Balance is the most passionate guy I have ever met when it comes to the mission of Men in Balance. I love that guy and God's gift that he has given to Jerry.

--Tom

Men in Balance provides a priceless resource for all men and their family's.  We truly are not in balance and we need that third party to help us clearly see where we do need help.  We all have our own "blind spots", but we do not realize it.  Men in balance helps us discover those "blind spots" and provides resources to address them.  I personally have uncovered many "blind spots" that I did not know I had.  The real world examples from other men coupled with God leading the way has changed my life.  Men in Balance should be attended by all men no matter where they are in their journey.

-Pat

The Men in Balance discussion group at Davidson United Methodist Church is a wonderful way for men of different ages and different backgrounds to get together and discuss a variety of issues in a non-judgmental, supportive environment.  I participated in a group that met on Sunday mornings over a 2 month period.  The class facilitator, Jerry Hancock, was superb in stimulating discussion and encouraging all class members to participate.  I came away with some valuable insights and suggestions for dealing with some of the situations and relationships that I struggle with.

-Dana

"For twenty centuries, the church has struggled to bring men fully into the life of faith. Men in Balance is an important step to welcoming men -- as men, and not just as donors and committee chairmen -- into the church. I recommend this ministry highly and without reservation."

-Frank, Episcopal Lay Preacher

The Couples Communication class from Men in Balance™ saved my marriage.

-Several

I don’t know what you are doing with my husband in those sessions, but keep it up!

- Woman in the hall at church

My wife says I have been treating her better since I have been coming to these sessions. But I don’t think I am doing things all that differently.

- Matt

Men in Balance at our church has become a regular part of my husband’s Sunday worship/fellowship experience.  Our church has lacked a program for the men, offering  thought  provoking topics for discussion, and help for  men who want to deepen their relationship with Christ.  Families really benefit  when  the husband/father becomes a part of this fellowship .   Family life can’t be anything but better when the church- and in our case the Men in Balance program at our church- provides such a safe, thought provoking and spriritual  program every week.  We very highly recommend Men In Balance!

--Judy F.