The Making of a Man: A New Men’s Study featuring NFL Great Tim Brown
Spent some time with a new men’s study this week. The Making of a Man, featuring NFL All-Pro and Heisman Trophy winner Tim Brown is a study I think the men in your church will want to know about.
Tim Brown will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame this summer in Canton, Ohio. While at Notre Dame, Brown was the first wide receiver to receive the Heisman Trophy. He went on to play 16 years in the NFL, was voted to the Pro Bowl nine times and set many records that still stand at both wide receiver and kickoff/punt returner.
Based on Brown’s book by the same title, The Making of a Man study wrestles with 6 topics that will engage and challenge men:
- A Man Uses His Talents
- A Man Overcomes Temptation
- A Man Takes Responsbility
- A Man Forgives Others
- A Man Has His Priorities in Order
- A Man Builds a Godly Character
DVD-driven, The Making of a Man is a 6 session study featuring Tim Brown. Each session is a blend of biblical stories and personal stories of struggling with God, overcoming temptations, and discovering what it takes to be a good husband and father. Averaging 13 to 14 minutes, these sessions will easily hold the attention of group members.
The study guide is well-written and easy to use. Every session starts out with a simple ice-breaker question that will prime the pump for men, quickly followed by a video outline that makes it easy for men to follow along and take notes if they’d like. Brown’s main points and several of his key takeaway lines are summarized for easy recollection. The discussion questions are well thought out and will be easy for men to in a meaningful discussion with great application.
Each session in the study guide concludes with a between sessions personal study that includes further Bible exploration as well as recommended reading from The Making of a Man book.
This is a study that will grab the attention of men in your congregation (and some of their friends). Tim Brown’s name is well known among football fans and his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame this summer will be an easy reminder. The Making of a Man is a study you ought to take a look at. I liked it and I think your men will too.
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