Objective:
To educate, equip and encourage the husband and the wife to know and fulfill the complete will of God for their lives and for their marriage.
Background to the book of Ephesians:
The book of Ephesians is written from the deep, dark and damp prison of Rome. From here, the Apostle Paul gives us today, strong admonishment and advice on dealing with marriages that perhaps today, are under fire. There is an unveiling of the mystery of the church and its unique relationship and parallel with the married couple.
“In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace which He made to abound toward us in all wisdom and prudence having made known to us the mystery of His will according to His good pleasure which he purposed in Himself.” (Eph. 1: 7-9)
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No More Excuses Book Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Lois Hill
MAS Public Relations
704.716.3610 ext 224 or l.hill@theuniversitycitychurch.com
Newly Released Book Explores Decline In
Church Attendance Among Black Men
In a recent Barna survey, it was reported that over 52 percent of African Americans have attended a religious service on a regular basis, but according to author and pastor Michael A. Stevens, the majority of those attendees are women, not men. In his latest release, No More Excuses, he examines the cause of absentee African-American men in houses of worship and the solutions to this growing issue.
With over a decade of pastoral experience in a predominately African-American church, Stevens knows firsthand the challenges of maintaining male involvement in church. He writes, “There was a time when the church was the undisputed cornerstone of the black community. Businesses were born out of the church congregations, and civil rights protests were organized in sanctuaries. Yet over the past two generations, there is a growing perception that the influence of the pulpit is not addressing the needs of the people.”
Using personal stories, Scripture, and much more, No More Excuses helps readers understand the historical significance of the African-American church in the lives of black men. Among the many topics covered in No More Excuses are:
· The spiritual and generational impact of men when they are connected to their local church body.
· Why most men of color avoid going to church.
· What churches can do to engage and retain a healthy, balanced congregation.
“Despite these trends, I believe the church sill holds the answer to the black man’s problems,” says Stevens. “At their core, the problems of today’s African-American man are no more than the problem of man himself.”
Michael A. Stevens, Sr. is committed to the discovery and development of personal purpose and positioning for the lives of men. He is the founder of University City Church in Charlotte, North Carolina, and serves as a superintendent in the Church of God in Christ. Pastor Stevens hosts a national weekly talk radio show, The Michael A. Stevens Show.
To request interviews and press kits contact MAS Public Relations at l.hill@theuniversitycitychurch.com or 704.716.3610 ext. 224. For more information on Pastor Stevens or to order the book go to http://www.michaelastevens.com/ .
Contact: Lois Hill
MAS Public Relations
704.716.3610 ext 224 or l.hill@theuniversitycitychurch.com
Newly Released Book Explores Decline In
Church Attendance Among Black Men
In a recent Barna survey, it was reported that over 52 percent of African Americans have attended a religious service on a regular basis, but according to author and pastor Michael A. Stevens, the majority of those attendees are women, not men. In his latest release, No More Excuses, he examines the cause of absentee African-American men in houses of worship and the solutions to this growing issue.
With over a decade of pastoral experience in a predominately African-American church, Stevens knows firsthand the challenges of maintaining male involvement in church. He writes, “There was a time when the church was the undisputed cornerstone of the black community. Businesses were born out of the church congregations, and civil rights protests were organized in sanctuaries. Yet over the past two generations, there is a growing perception that the influence of the pulpit is not addressing the needs of the people.”
Using personal stories, Scripture, and much more, No More Excuses helps readers understand the historical significance of the African-American church in the lives of black men. Among the many topics covered in No More Excuses are:
· The spiritual and generational impact of men when they are connected to their local church body.
· Why most men of color avoid going to church.
· What churches can do to engage and retain a healthy, balanced congregation.
“Despite these trends, I believe the church sill holds the answer to the black man’s problems,” says Stevens. “At their core, the problems of today’s African-American man are no more than the problem of man himself.”
Michael A. Stevens, Sr. is committed to the discovery and development of personal purpose and positioning for the lives of men. He is the founder of University City Church in Charlotte, North Carolina, and serves as a superintendent in the Church of God in Christ. Pastor Stevens hosts a national weekly talk radio show, The Michael A. Stevens Show.
To request interviews and press kits contact MAS Public Relations at l.hill@theuniversitycitychurch.com or 704.716.3610 ext. 224. For more information on Pastor Stevens or to order the book go to http://www.michaelastevens.com/ .
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