
Men to Men
Perspectives of Sixteen African-American Christian Men
Zondervan (Publisher)
Published on 5. January 1996
Book
Paperback/Softback
276 pages
978-0-310-20157-1 (ISBN)
Description
In the midst of the obstacles facing today's African-American male, the voices of men who have met and mastered the challenges offer strength and hope. In Men to Men, sixteen black scholars and professionals share personal insights into what it takes to succeed in all avenues of manhood, from family to faith to vocation. Whether you're a pastor, educator, counselor, lay leader, or simply someone concerned with how to apply your faith to turn life's hurdles into opportunities, Men to Men gives you proven perspectives that can spark success and growth in your own and others' lives. Drawing on the expertise and wisdom of their chosen fields, men such as Dr. Lloyd Blue, Dr. Hank Allen, and Dr. Lee June share practical, man-to-man advice on topics of vital interest, including: - How African-American Males Can Build Powerful Families - Developing and Maintaining a Commitment to Marriage - An Action Plan for Restoring African-American Men, Families, and Communities - Black, Biblical, and Afrocentric - Risk and Failure as Preludes to Achievement - Avoiding the Criminal Justice System - The Importance of Moral Character. In-depth, biblical, encouraging, and based on the latest scholarship, Men to Men shows how you can bridge the pitfalls of black manhood to achieve spiritual, personal, and social prosperity. This book is a companion to Women to Women, edited by Norvella Carter, Ph.D., and Matthew Parker.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Grand Rapids
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 19 mm
Weight
344 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-310-20157-1 (9780310201571)
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Persons
Dr. Lee N. June is vice president for Student Affairs and Services and assistant provost for Academic Student Services and Multicultural Issues at Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan. Matthew Parker is president of the Institute for Black Family Development in Detroit. He has played editorial roles in the books The Black Family and Men to Men.
Content
Contents
Preface by Matthew Parker
Introduction by Lee N. June, Ph.D.
PART 1: Developing Life Enhancement Skills
1. The Importance of Moral Character
Lee N. June
2. Risk and Failure as Preludes to Achievement
Henry Lee (Hank) Allen
3. Keys to Sound Financial Planning
Allen T. Sheffield
4. Sanctifying Our Sexual Energy
Haman Cross Jr.
5. Male Bonding: Men Relating to Men
Rodney S. Patterson
PART 2: Strengthening Relationships Within Families
6. How to Romance Your Wife
Lloyd C. Blue
7. Building Powerful Families
Michael R. Lyles and Larry Purvis
8. The Meaning of Fatherhood
Claude L. Dallas Jr.
9. Balancing Career and Family
Kenneth B. Staley
10. The Commitment to Marriage
J. Derek McNeil
11. Male Leadership in the Home and Family
Willie Richardson
PART 3: Dealing with the Criminal Justice System
12. Avoiding Arrest and Prison
Kenneth McDaniel
13. Surviving the Criminal Justice System
Clifford E. Washington
PART 4: Facing Contemporary Challenges
14. Concepts of Manhood
Warren E. Williams
15. Rebuilding the Walls: An Action Plan
John M. Wallace Jr.
16. African-American, Afrocentric (Africentric), Christian, and Male?
Lee N. June
Preface by Matthew Parker
Introduction by Lee N. June, Ph.D.
PART 1: Developing Life Enhancement Skills
1. The Importance of Moral Character
Lee N. June
2. Risk and Failure as Preludes to Achievement
Henry Lee (Hank) Allen
3. Keys to Sound Financial Planning
Allen T. Sheffield
4. Sanctifying Our Sexual Energy
Haman Cross Jr.
5. Male Bonding: Men Relating to Men
Rodney S. Patterson
PART 2: Strengthening Relationships Within Families
6. How to Romance Your Wife
Lloyd C. Blue
7. Building Powerful Families
Michael R. Lyles and Larry Purvis
8. The Meaning of Fatherhood
Claude L. Dallas Jr.
9. Balancing Career and Family
Kenneth B. Staley
10. The Commitment to Marriage
J. Derek McNeil
11. Male Leadership in the Home and Family
Willie Richardson
PART 3: Dealing with the Criminal Justice System
12. Avoiding Arrest and Prison
Kenneth McDaniel
13. Surviving the Criminal Justice System
Clifford E. Washington
PART 4: Facing Contemporary Challenges
14. Concepts of Manhood
Warren E. Williams
15. Rebuilding the Walls: An Action Plan
John M. Wallace Jr.
16. African-American, Afrocentric (Africentric), Christian, and Male?
Lee N. June