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Men in Balance
A faith-based organization helping men in their spiritual journey.

October 2008

Men in Balance Newsletter

Helping Men in Their Spiritual Walk

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Dear Friend,

Welcome to the Men in Balance newsletter!

Women are taking more and more interest in Men in Balance. Through the couples communication class (see below) and serving on special advisory or other groups, women are seeing the advantage of spiritually developed men!

We have also started a companion website http://couplesinbalance.org which is still in the early stages of development. You can go there and suggest what should be included if you like. There are some suggested books for couples and other resources.

Women can also volunteer to help in the work of Men in Balance. We can use help in:

Serving as ambassadors of Men in Balance to churches/civic groups
Helping in marketing efforts
Routine clerical tasks (some of which can be done from home)

Email or call us if you are interested.

One easy thing to do is forward this email to other women (use the link at the bottom).

We Celebrate our First Year!
Men in Balance still an infant!

During our first year we have held numerous Men's discussion groups, spoken at Men's events and church/civic club meetings and distributed thousands of books, brochures and other literature about the organization. Hundreds of men have visited the website and subscribed to our emails. A complete Annual Report is available if you email us.

FREE BOOK AVAILABLE

You can also request the FREE BOOK How to Become a Man in Balance which provides details about how we came to be and has other suggestions for helping men spiritually. Just email us with an address and we'll mail you one.

HAVE YOU MADE A CONTRIBUTION?

Obviously, new ministries need financial support. Churches make some contributions to our effort, but that is not enough to grow the ministry. Go to the website http://meninbalance.org and look at the great things that are happening with men. The feedback we get is flattering:

"This has been a turning point in my marriage."

"My wife says I am treating her differently since I have been coming to the sessions."

(from a wife) "I don't know what you guys are doing in those sessions, but keep it up!"

Personally, I hate having to raise money, but this cause is worth it. See the How You Can Help section at the bottom if you'd like to help out.

Couples Communications Class

A Couples Communications Class , open to the public is coming!

Saturday, November 15, 2008 (9am -1PM)
Homewood Suites, Davidson, NC
(Note: Limited to 10 couples)

Frustrated with the communication in your relationship?

Couples Communication is a hands-on workshop in which couples learn proven techniques to improve their communication by practicing real conversations with the guidance of a skilled facilitator.
You'll learn a new technique for dealing with conflict, managing emotions, keeping the dialog in control, then practice the technique with your partner and get coaching and feedback from the facilitator as needed.

Specific things to be covered:

·    How to truly listen to each other
·    Things never to say in an argument
·    Staying on the issue at hand
·    Golden rules of couples communication
·    What really matters to her or him

Next Session: Saturday, November 15, 2008
Homewood Suites, Davidson, NC 9am-1pm $100 per couple.
In addition to the coaching you receive in class, you will also receive a "Cheat Sheet" with rules to follow when conversations get tense!

Questions? Call and ask! (704.895.8976) Or sign up at the Men in Balance website: http://meninbalance.org

About your facilitators
Emmie Alexander and Jerry Hancock are a married couple known internationally as facilitators of large and small groups-especially groups in conflict. They have worked with individuals and couples to improve their communication skills and reduce conflict. They are partners in the training/consulting firm AlexanderHancock Associates in Davidson, NC. You can learn more about them at the Men in Balance website.

Want to Help?

Men in Balance is a faith-based organization helping men in their spiritual journey. Your help is welcome and needed! We are a 501 (c)(3) non-profit corporation. If this ministry has helped you in some way or if you can see how it can help others, please join in the cause. You can mail contributions to

Men in Balance
20908 N Main
Cornelius, NC 28031

Thank you for your interest in Men in Balance.

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Sincerely,

Jerry Hancock, Executive Director

Men in Balance