Why men hate going to church
By: David Murrow.
Publisher: Nelson Books
Published: 2005
Place of publication: Nashville
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 248
ISBN-13: 9780785260387
Subjects: Christian men -- Religious life.; Church work with men.; Church attendance.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 234-248).
Table of contents: title: Introduction; title: Part 1 : Why men hate going to church.; title: Men have a religion : masculinity; title: Why Judy's husband hates going to church; title: Men aren't the only ones missing from church; title: The masculine spirit and the feminine spirit; title: Adjusting the thermostat; title: Men : who needs 'em?; title: Part 2 : The three gender gaps.; title: The gap of presence; title: The gap of participation; title: The gap of personality; title: Part 3 : Understanding men and masculinity.; title: What biology tells us about men; title: What the social sciences teach us about men; title: Men seek greatness; title: The pursuit of manhood : his greatest quest; title: Part 4 : The straws that break men's hearts.; title: Men are afraid . . . very afraid; title: The church is out of touch; title: Check your manhood at the door; title: Part 5 : Restoring the masculine spirit in the church.; title: Leadership and the masculine spirit; title: Pastors and the masculine spirit; title: Teaching and the masculine spirit; title: Worship and the masculine spirit; title: Women and the masculine spirit; title: Ministry and the masculine spirit; title: Part 6 : Meeting men's deepest needs.; title: Every man needs a spiritual father; title: Every man needs a band of brothers; title: The second coming of the masculine spirit; title: About the author