Promise Keepers Canada’s Special Ministry Update Summer 2014

a new season of conferences

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equipping with technology

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couples and fathers honoured at church

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a discipleship framework for men

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impact through mentorship and education

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Dear friends,Father’s Day reminds me of the incredible influence God has given to every man. The Bible is clear that men have been given a calling to shape future generations as we father our own children and as we represent God the Father’s heart to the fatherless of our nation.

A recent Canadian study called “Hemorrhaging Faith” reveals the reality of the spiritual battles facing children and youth who grow up as part of a Christian community, and it also reveals that one of the main factors in the spiritual health of children is the spiritual health and life of men.

This is one of the reasons why we are so passionate about the work of Promise Keepers Canada. We believe that as we help men to become all that God has designed them to be, we are also creating a culture where men are positively impacting future generations.

During our recent “Stronger” National Men’s Conferences we held a time of prayer for men to pray for each other as fathers, and a time of prayer in thanking God for our own fathers. One man whose life has been impacted by Promise Keepers Canada brought his teenage son with him to Stronger. During this prayer time, this young man stood in front of a small group of men and asked if he could pray a blessing over his dad. That father was overwhelmed by what was happening.

Several months later, he attended another one of our conferences – this time bringing two more of his sons. During this conference, these young men recommitted their lives back to Jesus. Again, dad was overwhelmed by what God was doing in the life of his family.

We want to share with you a quick update on the ministry as we hit the half way point of 2014. More importantly, we want to invite you to be part of what God is doing to shape generations of men in this country, and how

these men are having a godly impact in every area of our nation.

This is an important moment in the history of our country. We must continue to press forward to ignite and equip men to have a godly impact. Our children and grandchildren are watching.

Your brother in Christ,

Kirk Giles President

Summer is usually the slowest time of the year financially for Promise Keepers Canada. Please consider a one time gift to help us cover our significant expenses as we prepare for the fall ministry schedule.

as we help men to become all that God has designed them to be, that we are also creating a culture where men are positively impacting future generations.

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a new season of conferencesStarting in October 2014

More than 5,100 men attended Promise Keepers Canada Men’s Conferences in the spring of 2014. Now we turn our attention to a new season of conferences with the theme of “Fearless”.

1 Samuel 12:24: Only fear the LORD and serve him faithfully with all your heart. For consider what great things he has done for you.

Men are often controlled and consumed by fear. The fear of the unknown for our jobs and relationships leaves many men stressed out. The fear of failure leaves other men stuck rather than pursuing the life God has called them to.

Far too many men are either afraid and living with apathy and stress, or afraid of nothing and leaving a trail of damage in the lives of so many.

Fearless will call men to discover the freedom that comes when we fear only God and call other men back to fearing only Him. This conference is designed to challenge men to walk in the fear of the Lord as a daily lifestyle, and to allow the great things God has done for them to shape how they will do great things for others in the name of Jesus.

NATIONAL MEN’S CONFERENCES

COMING SOON

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This fall, Fearless will be coming to:Calgary, Alberta October 24 & 25Grande Prairie, Alberta November 1Grand Falls, Newfoundland November 7 & 8Toronto West November 14 & 15

Additional cities will host Fearless in the spring of 2015.

• Special group registration discounts are available for all events. Get a group of men together from your church or business and experience “Fearless” with thousands of other men.

• For more information, visit www.promisekeepers.ca or look in the Events section of the PKC App.

“I am really pumped about the direction PK is headed with the Fatherless Project launch and the tone of the Stronger event. Really calling the committed men out to do something and encouraging the seekers and not sugar coating the battle we are in.”

“I had an overwhelming sense of experiencing God with all the men at the conference”

“You have brought so much courage into my life as a Christian. I have noticed a big difference in my family life, only in a few days.”

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“I have been meeting with your team and have appreciated the solid coaching in both men’s ministry and life. I have been a Pastor for more than 25 years and I find this mentoring to be life shaping.”

Connect with us on the goWith the new Promise Keepers Canada app for mobile devices, you’re just a touch away from resources to help equip you and your men for the battle. Access daily devotionals, articles, videos, register for events and more -- all atyourfingertips.

Coming in early 2015: This is Me TVAs young men are leaving the church environment, there is a void to help them move from being a boy to becoming a man, and there is an even greater void in assisting them to become godly men. Promise Keepers Canada has developed a video podcast that is targeted to young men that will be accessed via their phones and other internet technology. This

tool will be a resource to fathers, grandfathers, and mentors of young men and will assist these young men to grow in understanding the fundamentals of becoming a man in God’s design.

OTHER SMART PHONES AND TABLETS

“PK has given me the courage I need to go out as a Christian into the community.”

• Inthefirsthalfof2014,wehavepartneredwithlocalchurchestoprovideamarriage devotional to over 22,000 couples and a fathers’ devotional to over 25,000 men.

• Workshops to further equip men were hosted in partnership with local churches in various communities across Canada.

• This fall, equipping workshops are being planned in over 16 communities across the country this fall. Topics include: Basic Training – Brothers – Work – Anger – Mentoring – Purity – Fathering – Husbands. For more information on a workshop near you, visit www.promisekeepers.ca or look in the Events section in the PKC app.

Blueprint: a discipleship framework for men in the local church Launching this fall, Blueprint is designed to train church leaders to build a ministry that will effectively disciple men at various stages of spiritual maturity. Blueprint is more than a training day, but we will also launch coaching for leaders as they seek to implement this process in their church.

Blueprint will be hosted in Burlington, Ontario – Winnipeg, Manitoba – Calgary, Alberta over the next twelve months.

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The Fatherless ProjectHundreds of men have been trained during the past year to mentor children from father absent families.

What’s Happening:

“Since the last Calgary meeting he has been working with a few boys in his area. He has been taking two boys specifically every other Sunday to church and this past weekend they both gave their lives to God.”

“Since you were here on April 30, two new Volunteers have joined as volunteers at CityKidz— men who were at the Workshop —and they are speaking with a third. They are very excited about what happened at the Fatherless Project Training Session!”

This Fall:

Fatherless Project training sessions will continue to be hosted in communities across the country. Webinar training is also available for men who express interest but are not able to attend a live training.

A special lunch information meeting will be held at Fearless conferences across the country to help men learn more about The Fatherless Project.

missions tripThis past spring, we partnered with EduDeo ministries for a missions trip to Belize. Here is what one man said about his experience:

I’m overwhelmed when I sit and watch the children and realize the difference the Betsons are making in their lives. That they are giving these kids a chance at life. Without an education and a hand up their future is pretty dim. I feel tremendously blessed to be able to have a very small part in the lives of these beautiful children. to witness 13 men from across Canada work in total unity, was truly inspiring. The two younger guys, under 16, did not miss a beat.

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