Win the Men

By J. K. Goodson

In this book Pastor Goodson introduces concepts that will challenge ministries to win the men in a time when women outnumber men in most of our churches we need to seek out men who have loss there way both in the church and outside the church this book will help pastors, leaders and priests implement the concepts from this book. In this book pastor Goodson challenge the body of Christ to go after the men this book is a must read for churches who want balance in their churches lets "Win the Men.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Xlibris US
• Release date: Jan 30, 2010
• ISBN: 9781450035149

J. K. Goodson

Pastor Jeffrey K. Goodson is the pastor of Chosen Generation COGIC in Southwest Philadelphia. He’s married to Evangelist Barbara Goodson, and they have one son, Alex. Pastor Goodson is the president of the Commonwealth Men’s Department, COGIC. He also sits on the executive board of the men’s department of the COGIC. Pastor Goodson has completed two other books, Win the Men and Win the Men: A Thirty-Day Devotional. Pastor J. K. Goodson has attained his associate and bachelor’s degrees from Midwest College and has appeared on TBN and the Gospel Highway 11 radio station. Pastor Goodson continues his work in men’s ministry, conducting men’s workshops and preaching at conferences.

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Contents

Acknowledgments

Introduction

Vision

Masculine Atmosphere

Developing a Masculine Atmosphere

Men in Leadership Positions

His Place in the Church

The Pastor’s Approach

Men’s Groups

Teaching the Men

Endangered Species Men

Win the Young Men

Where are you?

Psalms Chapter 1—A Man’s Psalm

Men Stats

Acknowledgments

THERE ARE SOME special people that I want to thank for their support. My Savior, Jesus the Christ, I do what I do so that He gets the glory. My wife, Evangelist Barbara Goodson and son, Alex, you are my gifts from heaven.

To my mom and dad, Nathaniel Sr. and Ruth Goodson, my sisters, Evangelist Marina Kee and Deaconess Jennifer Williams, and my brothers, Pastor Nate Goodson, Jr., William Goodson, Pastor Jerome Goodson, and Pastor Mark Goodson.

To my church family, Chosen Generation COGIC, thank God for you—a church where love comes first.

To my mentors, Pastor Craig Davis, Dr. Leonard Lovett, and Dr. Walter Swinson.

To my leaders, my Bishop (Commonwealth Jurisdiction of PA), Bishop Benjamin Ravenel, District Superintendent, Dr. Andrew Willis, Bishop C Blake, presiding prelate of COGIC Worldwide.

Special thank you to Sister Carol Robinson, you’re the best. I dedicate this book to the memory of my daughter, Bryanna Willis—R.I.P. (Rest in Paradise).

Introduction

I PRAISE GOD for this appointed moment for a time such as this. It is always this time that God places on my heart the importance of providing various spiritual insights and directives to win the Man back to the church. If you are a Pastor, leader, or lay person one of the things that we all have in common concerning the growth and attendance of our churches/ministries is that in most cases the women outnumber the men by at least 3 to 1 and in some cases even 5 to 1.

I believe that there is a shift that’s taking place today concerning the place of men in our congregations. It’s paramount that leaders understand the shift that is unfolding. God in His