In 1 Corinthians 13:11, the Apostle Paul wrote this:

"When I was a child, I spoke like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I gave up childish ways."

What does it mean to become a man? What is the difference between a boy and a man?

Is it a matter of age?

Is it about size?

Is it about sex?

Is it about money?

Is it about power?

Is it about influence?

Or is it something else entirely?

We believe that our society is failing massively in helping boys to become men. Our community is filled with boys who believe that they're men, and with men who don't seem to understand that they're no longer boys.

We encourage adult behaviour in our boys. Boys are sexualized from an early age, with pressures coming from every corner - from television, movies, music, the Internet, peers, and "role models." More and more, "manhood" is defined by sexual conquest without consequences, in violence and aggression, in playing at being a man without understanding what that really means.

But while we see boys being pushed into behaviour that should be reserved for men, we also see our culture encouraging our men to remain boys! Now more than ever, men are refusing to grow up. Toys, sex, entertainment, and games have become our priorities instead of personal growth, developing leadership skills, and taking personal responsibility for our actions.

Men no longer know what is expected of them, and the only answers our culture is giving are lousy, detrimental, and dangerous.

But there are answers, and they're where they've always been - in God's Word.

Coming this fall, we look forward to welcoming Prince George's boys and young men to "Man Up!" Watch this space for details, and plan on joining us for the growth experience of your life.