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HOW YOU CAN OVERCOME YOUR CHALLENGES AND GROW SPIRITUALLY Imagine if every single day you got a new tool from Promise Keepers to help you overcome issues and keep growing as a Christian man? Wouldn’t that be a powerful pathway for spiritual growth? WiseChoices is the tool that keeps you connected and growing!

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WiseChoices can help you maintain a daily connection with God and also be on the same page each day as the rest of the PK community. WiseChoices targets the real issues that you face as a Christian man in today's world

Transcript of WiseChoices

Page 1: WiseChoices

Ph: 0800 PROMISE (776647) Fax: 09 300 [email protected] | www.promisekeepers.org.nz

PO Box 163083, Lynfield, Auckland 1443

HOWYOU CAN

OVERCOMEYOUR

CHALLENGESAND

GROWSPIRITUALLY

Imagine if every single day you got a new tool

from Promise Keepers to help you overcome

issues and keep growing as a

Christian man?

Wouldn’t that be a powerful pathway for spiritual growth?

WiseChoices is the tool that keeps you connected

and growing!

WiseChoices provides great content for your Men’s Group with weekly PK studies plus videos and other articles.

I use WiseChoices in our men’s group and find it awesome,

especially getting the DVDs as I use them as a starting point

to some good sharing and discussions… The weekly studies

from the DVD are good to use. Our church is using them in

all our Men’s Groups. George

WiseChoices targets the real issues that you face as a Christian man in today’s world.

It is crucial to make right decisions so we live a life of

no regrets.

WiseChoices can help you grow spiritually

to fulfil your potential, starting from wherever you are at right now.

The change in [Craig] over the past two years since he

has been reading [WiseChoices] each day is real and

demonstrable. His patience with me and our children has

increased, his ability to manage day to day challenges and

stress at work and at home is improved, and we are more at

peace as a couple and as a family. Elizabeth

Every day as men, we are confronted with the pressure to make choices. It may be about work, family, finances or the future. The decisions we make will impact us and those around us long after they have been made. They may even impact our destiny.

Something timeless and worth so much to my own personal

growth… has no price. Steve

Page 2: WiseChoices

Why WiseChoices?Better Choices – Better Outcomes

Don’t let another day slip by! To subscribe call 0800 PROMISE (77 66 47)

or email [email protected] or complete and return the form.

The suggested donation of only $10 per month enables Promise Keepers to produce these powerful resources and continue to serve more men.

John Subritzky

February 2015by Kevin Forlong

Leadershipis InfluenceJohn Maxwell said, “Leadership is influence”. That statement implies two aspects of

what leadership is and how it works. Firstly, you can exercise leadership with anyone

or any group of people with whom you have some influence. Secondly, leadership in

itself is exercising influence in the lives of those you lead. It is influencing them in their

thinking, behaviour, decision making, etc.I also like another statement Maxwell made, “A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way.” This encapsulates what effective leadership is - it is leadership by example.

The Apostle Paul in writing to the Corinthians says, “Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ.” 1 Cor 11:1. This is what Christian leadership is all about: Living our lives as Christ would live His life in this 21st Century. Living our lives in a way that gives an example that others can follow. Showing the right way by going the right way ourselves.

Leadership begins with leading ourselves before we try to lead others. Getting our thinking and mindsets aligned with God’s Word and from that right thinking, making the right choices.As men, we have influence with a range of other people. With our wives and children, with our workmates and

neighbours, with extended family members, people we play sports with or connect with at church. Each of those relationships gives us an opportunity to exercise leadership through the way we live our own lives.

Remember this, the most effective leadership is based on relationship not position. A person who relies on their position to exercise their leadership will find their influence hard to maintain. Most people will obey someone who has a legitimate role of authority for a period of time but if they continually act bossy and controlling we are increasingly less likely to respond to them as our respect for them wanes. On the other hand, if that same person builds a meaningful relationship with us and their style of leadership is empowering and releasing rather than restrictive and controlling, we will most likely follow them all the way.

the most effective

leadership is based on

relationship not position

We all impact and influence the lives of others.

At work I see my role as being to serve the mission of Promise Keepers. In the process of doing that there are many opportunities to collaborate with others in a creative environment. I also get the opportunity to contribute ideas as part of the vision of PK. Sometimes this is leadership. Always it is influence!At home, dealing with challenges I sometimes wonder if I’m being effective in leading my family. Recently my wife Kerrie pointed out that I have enormous influence and really bring direction to the family. I was a little surprised. Often I think we carry a smaller picture of ourselves than the way others and God see us.

The influence of a father lasts a lifetime. If it is positive then it is a lifelong blessing to the children. They may have to cope with any negative aspects for a long time as well. None of us are perfect. We all need to ask God for His help to be a better reflection of Him to others.

Let’s step up to be influencers in the way God has called us!With gratitude

John Subritzky

• Newsletter (11 issues per year)

• WiseChoices DVD (6 issues per year)

• Men of Integrity Daily Inspiration (6 issues - 365 days)

I want to subscribe to WiseChoices and support the ongoing ministry of Promise Keepers. please print clearly

Name: _____________________________________________________

Address: ___________________________________________________

City: _______________________________________________________

Postcode: _________ Day Phone: ____________________________

Mob: ___________________________________

oMONTHLY gift of:o$10 o$25 oOther $______

oANNUAL gift of: o$120 o$150 oOther $______

Pay by: oAutomatic Payment

oOnline Donation

Promise Keepers a/c# 12 3082 0105255 04 Ref: Your first name, surname and phone number

See bank a/c details below

This is a change to my existing AP

oCredit Card oVisa oMastercard oAmex

Signature

Expiry Card Name

The team at Promise Keepers knows that the demands of a busy life can distance us from that close relationship with our Father that we deeply long for. Good intentions don’t make good relationships. What we focus on is what we become passionate about.

This is why we have created WiseChoices just for you!

WiseChoices can help you maintain a daily connection with God and also be on the same page each day as the rest of the PK community.

I use the Men of Integrity booklet for my daily devotions

and have at times found it profoundly challenging

and insightful in my walk with God... I also find the

[newsletter] very encouraging. Jon

When you subscribe to WiseChoices, Promise Keepers will connect with you and encourage you as a man of God via our newsletter. Each day you will get biblical input about living as a representative of Jesus, in the topic-based devotional, Men of Integrity.

PK will supply you with a multimedia toolbox so you can tackle the important issues. These videos, audios, studies and articles are packed into the WiseChoices DVD.

Page 3: WiseChoices

Why WiseChoices?Better Choices – Better Outcomes

Don’t let another day slip by! To subscribe call 0800 PROMISE (77 66 47)

or email [email protected] or complete and return the form.

The suggested donation of only $10 per month enables Promise Keepers to produce these powerful resources and continue to serve more men.

John Subritzky

February 2015by Kevin Forlong

Leadershipis InfluenceJohn Maxwell said, “Leadership is influence”. That statement implies two aspects of

what leadership is and how it works. Firstly, you can exercise leadership with anyone

or any group of people with whom you have some influence. Secondly, leadership in

itself is exercising influence in the lives of those you lead. It is influencing them in their

thinking, behaviour, decision making, etc.I also like another statement Maxwell made, “A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way.” This encapsulates what effective leadership is - it is leadership by example.

The Apostle Paul in writing to the Corinthians says, “Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ.” 1 Cor 11:1. This is what Christian leadership is all about: Living our lives as Christ would live His life in this 21st Century. Living our lives in a way that gives an example that others can follow. Showing the right way by going the right way ourselves.

Leadership begins with leading ourselves before we try to lead others. Getting our thinking and mindsets aligned with God’s Word and from that right thinking, making the right choices.As men, we have influence with a range of other people. With our wives and children, with our workmates and

neighbours, with extended family members, people we play sports with or connect with at church. Each of those relationships gives us an opportunity to exercise leadership through the way we live our own lives.

Remember this, the most effective leadership is based on relationship not position. A person who relies on their position to exercise their leadership will find their influence hard to maintain. Most people will obey someone who has a legitimate role of authority for a period of time but if they continually act bossy and controlling we are increasingly less likely to respond to them as our respect for them wanes. On the other hand, if that same person builds a meaningful relationship with us and their style of leadership is empowering and releasing rather than restrictive and controlling, we will most likely follow them all the way.

the most effective

leadership is based on

relationship not position

We all impact and influence the lives of others.

At work I see my role as being to serve the mission of Promise Keepers. In the process of doing that there are many opportunities to collaborate with others in a creative environment. I also get the opportunity to contribute ideas as part of the vision of PK. Sometimes this is leadership. Always it is influence!At home, dealing with challenges I sometimes wonder if I’m being effective in leading my family. Recently my wife Kerrie pointed out that I have enormous influence and really bring direction to the family. I was a little surprised. Often I think we carry a smaller picture of ourselves than the way others and God see us.

The influence of a father lasts a lifetime. If it is positive then it is a lifelong blessing to the children. They may have to cope with any negative aspects for a long time as well. None of us are perfect. We all need to ask God for His help to be a better reflection of Him to others.

Let’s step up to be influencers in the way God has called us!With gratitude

John Subritzky

• Newsletter (11 issues per year)

• WiseChoices DVD (6 issues per year)

• Men of Integrity Daily Inspiration (6 issues - 365 days)

I want to subscribe to WiseChoices and support the ongoing ministry of Promise Keepers. please print clearly

Name: _____________________________________________________

Address: ___________________________________________________

City: _______________________________________________________

Postcode: _________ Day Phone: ____________________________

Mob: ___________________________________

oMONTHLY gift of:o$10 o$25 oOther $______

oANNUAL gift of: o$120 o$150 oOther $______

Pay by: oAutomatic Payment

oOnline Donation

Promise Keepers a/c# 12 3082 0105255 04 Ref: Your first name, surname and phone number

See bank a/c details below

This is a change to my existing AP

oCredit Card oVisa oMastercard oAmex

Signature

Expiry Card Name

The team at Promise Keepers knows that the demands of a busy life can distance us from that close relationship with our Father that we deeply long for. Good intentions don’t make good relationships. What we focus on is what we become passionate about.

This is why we have created WiseChoices just for you!

WiseChoices can help you maintain a daily connection with God and also be on the same page each day as the rest of the PK community.

I use the Men of Integrity booklet for my daily devotions

and have at times found it profoundly challenging

and insightful in my walk with God... I also find the

[newsletter] very encouraging. Jon

When you subscribe to WiseChoices, Promise Keepers will connect with you and encourage you as a man of God via our newsletter. Each day you will get biblical input about living as a representative of Jesus, in the topic-based devotional, Men of Integrity.

PK will supply you with a multimedia toolbox so you can tackle the important issues. These videos, audios, studies and articles are packed into the WiseChoices DVD.

Page 4: WiseChoices

Ph: 0800 PROMISE (776647) Fax: 09 300 [email protected] | www.promisekeepers.org.nz

PO Box 163083, Lynfield, Auckland 1443

HOWYOU CAN

OVERCOMEYOUR

CHALLENGESAND

GROWSPIRITUALLY

Imagine if every single day you got a new tool

from Promise Keepers to help you overcome

issues and keep growing as a

Christian man?

Wouldn’t that be a powerful pathway for spiritual growth?

WiseChoices is the tool that keeps you connected

and growing!

WiseChoices provides great content for your Men’s Group with weekly PK studies plus videos and other articles.

I use WiseChoices in our men’s group and find it awesome,

especially getting the DVDs as I use them as a starting point

to some good sharing and discussions… The weekly studies

from the DVD are good to use. Our church is using them in

all our Men’s Groups. George

WiseChoices targets the real issues that you face as a Christian man in today’s world.

It is crucial to make right decisions so we live a life of

no regrets.

WiseChoices can help you grow spiritually

to fulfil your potential, starting from wherever you are at right now.

The change in [Craig] over the past two years since he

has been reading [WiseChoices] each day is real and

demonstrable. His patience with me and our children has

increased, his ability to manage day to day challenges and

stress at work and at home is improved, and we are more at

peace as a couple and as a family. Elizabeth

Every day as men, we are confronted with the pressure to make choices. It may be about work, family, finances or the future. The decisions we make will impact us and those around us long after they have been made. They may even impact our destiny.

Something timeless and worth so much to my own personal

growth… has no price. Steve

Page 5: WiseChoices

Ph: 0800 PROMISE (776647) Fax: 09 300 [email protected] | www.promisekeepers.org.nz

PO Box 163083, Lynfield, Auckland 1443

HOWYOU CAN

OVERCOMEYOUR

CHALLENGESAND

GROWSPIRITUALLY

Imagine if every single day you got a new tool

from Promise Keepers to help you overcome

issues and keep growing as a

Christian man?

Wouldn’t that be a powerful pathway for spiritual growth?

WiseChoices is the tool that keeps you connected

and growing!

WiseChoices provides great content for your Men’s Group with weekly PK studies plus videos and other articles.

I use WiseChoices in our men’s group and find it awesome,

especially getting the DVDs as I use them as a starting point

to some good sharing and discussions… The weekly studies

from the DVD are good to use. Our church is using them in

all our Men’s Groups. George

WiseChoices targets the real issues that you face as a Christian man in today’s world.

It is crucial to make right decisions so we live a life of

no regrets.

WiseChoices can help you grow spiritually

to fulfil your potential, starting from wherever you are at right now.

The change in [Craig] over the past two years since he

has been reading [WiseChoices] each day is real and

demonstrable. His patience with me and our children has

increased, his ability to manage day to day challenges and

stress at work and at home is improved, and we are more at

peace as a couple and as a family. Elizabeth

Every day as men, we are confronted with the pressure to make choices. It may be about work, family, finances or the future. The decisions we make will impact us and those around us long after they have been made. They may even impact our destiny.

Something timeless and worth so much to my own personal

growth… has no price. Steve

Page 6: WiseChoices

Why WiseChoices?Better Choices – Better Outcomes

Don’t let another day slip by! To subscribe call 0800 PROMISE (77 66 47)

or email [email protected] or complete and return the form.

The suggested donation of only $10 per month enables Promise Keepers to produce these powerful resources and continue to serve more men.

John Subritzky

February 2015by Kevin Forlong

Leadershipis InfluenceJohn Maxwell said, “Leadership is influence”. That statement implies two aspects of

what leadership is and how it works. Firstly, you can exercise leadership with anyone

or any group of people with whom you have some influence. Secondly, leadership in

itself is exercising influence in the lives of those you lead. It is influencing them in their

thinking, behaviour, decision making, etc.I also like another statement Maxwell made, “A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way.” This encapsulates what effective leadership is - it is leadership by example.

The Apostle Paul in writing to the Corinthians says, “Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ.” 1 Cor 11:1. This is what Christian leadership is all about: Living our lives as Christ would live His life in this 21st Century. Living our lives in a way that gives an example that others can follow. Showing the right way by going the right way ourselves.

Leadership begins with leading ourselves before we try to lead others. Getting our thinking and mindsets aligned with God’s Word and from that right thinking, making the right choices.As men, we have influence with a range of other people. With our wives and children, with our workmates and

neighbours, with extended family members, people we play sports with or connect with at church. Each of those relationships gives us an opportunity to exercise leadership through the way we live our own lives.

Remember this, the most effective leadership is based on relationship not position. A person who relies on their position to exercise their leadership will find their influence hard to maintain. Most people will obey someone who has a legitimate role of authority for a period of time but if they continually act bossy and controlling we are increasingly less likely to respond to them as our respect for them wanes. On the other hand, if that same person builds a meaningful relationship with us and their style of leadership is empowering and releasing rather than restrictive and controlling, we will most likely follow them all the way.

the most effective

leadership is based on

relationship not position

We all impact and influence the lives of others.

At work I see my role as being to serve the mission of Promise Keepers. In the process of doing that there are many opportunities to collaborate with others in a creative environment. I also get the opportunity to contribute ideas as part of the vision of PK. Sometimes this is leadership. Always it is influence!At home, dealing with challenges I sometimes wonder if I’m being effective in leading my family. Recently my wife Kerrie pointed out that I have enormous influence and really bring direction to the family. I was a little surprised. Often I think we carry a smaller picture of ourselves than the way others and God see us.

The influence of a father lasts a lifetime. If it is positive then it is a lifelong blessing to the children. They may have to cope with any negative aspects for a long time as well. None of us are perfect. We all need to ask God for His help to be a better reflection of Him to others.

Let’s step up to be influencers in the way God has called us!With gratitude

John Subritzky

• Newsletter (11 issues per year)

• WiseChoices DVD (6 issues per year)

• Men of Integrity Daily Inspiration (6 issues - 365 days)

I want to subscribe to WiseChoices and support the ongoing ministry of Promise Keepers. please print clearly

Name: _____________________________________________________

Address: ___________________________________________________

City: _______________________________________________________

Postcode: _________ Day Phone: ____________________________

Mob: ___________________________________

oMONTHLY gift of:o$10 o$25 oOther $______

oANNUAL gift of: o$120 o$150 oOther $______

Pay by: oAutomatic Payment

oOnline Donation

Promise Keepers a/c# 12 3082 0105255 04 Ref: Your first name, surname and phone number

See bank a/c details below

This is a change to my existing AP

oCredit Card oVisa oMastercard oAmex

Signature

Expiry Card Name

The team at Promise Keepers knows that the demands of a busy life can distance us from that close relationship with our Father that we deeply long for. Good intentions don’t make good relationships. What we focus on is what we become passionate about.

This is why we have created WiseChoices just for you!

WiseChoices can help you maintain a daily connection with God and also be on the same page each day as the rest of the PK community.

I use the Men of Integrity booklet for my daily devotions

and have at times found it profoundly challenging

and insightful in my walk with God... I also find the

[newsletter] very encouraging. Jon

When you subscribe to WiseChoices, Promise Keepers will connect with you and encourage you as a man of God via our newsletter. Each day you will get biblical input about living as a representative of Jesus, in the topic-based devotional, Men of Integrity.

PK will supply you with a multimedia toolbox so you can tackle the important issues. These videos, audios, studies and articles are packed into the WiseChoices DVD.