1 Kings 2:2-3 - "I am going the way of all the earth Be strong, therefore, and show yourself a man. "Keep the charge of the LORD your God, to walk in His ways, to keep His statutes, His commandments, His ordinances, and His testimonies, according to what is written in the Law of Moses, that you may succeed in all that you do and wherever you turn ..”

Basic 3 Charges as Men - Leading - Providing - Protecting

Being Masculine
- Do the Hardest thing first (Do NOT cultivate passivity)
- Make the hard phone call first.
- Run to the battle. (Conflict is a regular feature of the Christian life)
- Do your work now! (Do NOT procrastinate)
- Keep your Domain in order. (Everything around you)
- Kill a Bear or a Lion. (Recognize the challenges God puts in your life. Face it)

Nine Areas that Men should initiate in their home.
- Vision – This where we need to be.
- Direction – This is how we will get there. Have a plan. Map it out.
- Instruction – Let me show you how.
- Initiation – Watch Me. Lead by Example. (This is the heart of Leadership)
- Inspiration – Maintain Good Morale. Be Great & thankful overall.
- Affirmation – Encourage/tell each individual, you are doing great.
- Evaluation – How are we doing?
- Correction – Make the change.
- Protection and Provision – I’ll take care of you.

Notes from the HPBC Men's retreat - 3/16/07 – 3/17/07
Speaker: Dr. Randy Stinson - The Council on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood (www.cbmw.org)