"So goes the male, so goes the nation" - this is the motto of the Real Men Ministry International of Bahamas Faith Ministries International (BFMI).
The church, led by its senior pastor Dr Myles Munroe, is calling on all men to attend the Real Men International Power Conference being held at the Diplomat Centre on Carmichael Road which started Friday and ends on Sunday.
Under the theme 'Men Raising the Bar: Building a Kingdom Community through Personal and National Identity', the conference seeks to put the onus on men to curb what BFMI calls a "male crisis" that is causing some of the nation's social ills.
Dr Kendal Major, one of the speakers at the event, said: "Fatherlessness is the single most destructive force in the national development of our country and is responsible for the vast majority of destructive behaviours among our men.
"The future of our nation depends on men who have accepted the challenge and responsibility to recover, rebuild and restore their personal lives so the culture of our families and community can be transformed."
During nine sessions with speakers like Dr Munroe, Dr Major and Dr Tony Evans, BFMI promises participants that they will gain new insight into topics such as 'the role of personal identity in nation building', 'men remaining constant in changing times', and 'how to be a godly husband in a challenging marriage'.
A donation of $65 gives participants full access to the two-day workshop on Friday and Saturday starting at 9am.
On Saturday at noon, during what is described as a two-hour 'power luncheon', Dr Evans will speak on "Kingdom keys for overcoming personal crises."
The admission price of this special segment is $30 per person.
Each session promises to be "a time of dynamic worship, teaching, sharing and open discussions, as we delve into the many challenges we face as men today," the BFMI said.
The conference kicks off tonight with a session at 7.30pm and continues tommorow with a day session starting 9am.
On Friday evening at 7.30 pm, participants will continue in a workshop hosted by Dr Tony Evans of Dallas, Texas.
Both tonight's and Friday's evening sessions are free to the general public.
The weekend culminates with a special closing service on Sunday where the Her Majesty's Prison Men's choir will perform. The service will be streamed live for the inmates to view at the prison.
You may register by calling BFMI at 461-6442/5, via the website bfmmm.com or visit the Diplomat Centre, Carmichael Road.
Real Men Weekend Schedule of Events
Thursday, October 8
- 7.30pm - Session 1, general session "The Role of Personal Identity in Nation Building" - Dr Myles Munroe
Friday, October 9
- 9am - Session 2 "The Price and Process of Becoming a Real Man" - Dr Kendal Major
- 10am - Session 3, workshop "Men Remaining Constant in Changing Times" - Dr Richard Pinder
- 11am - Session 4, workshop "The Responsibility for Mentorship in God's Kingdom Agenda" - Deacon Jeffrey Lloyd
- 12noon - Session 5, workshop "Fulfilling Your Destiny Through Community" - special real men presentation
- 7.30pm - Session 6, general session "The Role of Men in God's Kingdom Agenda" - Dr Tony Evans
Saturday, October 10
- 9am - Session 7, workshop "How to be a Godly Husband in a Challenging Marriage" - Dr Wayne Thompson
- 10am - Session 8, workshop "Practical Power Principles For Financial Stewardship" - Minister Gregory Bethel
- 11am - Session 9, workshop "Practical Keys for Developing Healthy Relationships" - Pastor Cedric Beckles.
Source: Reuben Shearer, The Tribune
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