Why churches struggle with divorced men
Most Christian churches face a shortage of men, with women accounting for 60 percent or more of typical worship attendance. So why do churches seem to go out of their way to alienate men who are divorced?
Church leaders respond that they simply are following and applying biblical principles. But are they?
This week's Bible passage: Matthew 19:3-9
Weekly Strength podcast resource: 52 Weeks of Strength for Men (ebook, paperback, study guide)
Other resources:
- Chris Bolinger's other devotional: Daily Strength for Men
- Mike Hatch's book: Manhood: Empowered by the Light of the Gospel
- Relational men's discipleship programs: CLC
This episode originally appeared as Weekly Strength 4.03: Tough Topics — Divorce on Throwing Mountains.
 | Chris Bolinger is the author of three men’s devotionals – 52 Weeks of Strength for Men, Daily Strength for Men, and Fuerzas para Cada Día para el Hombre – and the co-host of the Throwing Mountains podcast. He splits his time between northeast Ohio and southwest Florida. Against the advice of medical professionals, he remains a die-hard fan of Cleveland pro sports teams. Find him at mensdevotionals.com. Learn More » |
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