Summer 2014
Promise Keepers Canada’s Special Ministry Update
a new season of conferences
equipping with technology
couples and fathers honoured at church
a discipleship framework for men
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.
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.
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. promisekeepers.ca/give