Volume 25, Issue 3
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‘Proclamation on Godly Masculinity’ Urges Pastors to Speak Clarity on Gender Roles
Colorado Springs, CO June 2024
these roles, some men fail to embrace the masculinity for which they were created. Failing to do so dishonors women and the uniqueness with which God created them. This proclamation endeavors to re- store the foundational aspects that define manhood and masculinity.”
Harrison says the Bible details distinc- tive roles and responsibilities for men (masculine) and women (feminine) and that our current culture has been cap- tured by the lies of Satan, confusing
Promise Keepers, one of the nation’s largest and longest-standing men’s min- istries, recently announced the launch of the Proclamation on Godly Masculinity.
The proclamation seeks to establish where leaders and pastors nationwide fall in their position on masculin- ity, femininity, gender roles and most specifically, Godly masculinity and the role of men in our culture. Written in collaboration with influential and es- teemed Christian leaders such as Sam Rodriguez, A.R. Bernard, Gene Getz, Chad Hennings, Doug Stringer, David and Jason Benham and Wingmen Min- istries, among others, the proclamation establishes 10 truths regarding masculin- ity, the unique callings God places on men, and the ways men must step up and lead in their churches, families and communities.
The lines between tradi- tional gender roles have been blurred by various in- stitutions such as media, entertainment and educa- tors. Although the Church cannot control their agen- das, it is the responsibility of Christian leaders to refute that messaging and clearly communicate their stance on the matter. “By not clearly acknowledg- ing those unique roles, soci- ety has raised generations of men to be confused, apa- thetic and purposeless,” says Harrison.
“Too many pastors and leaders have failed to
clearly communicate their position on the issue, instead playing both sides of the issue to ensure they aren’t ‘can- celed’ and that their pews remain full. We need to clarify what it is to be a man and what it is to be a man of God.”
those roles and responsibilities. This con- fusion, he says, has led to moral decline, violence, disrespect of parents and elders and sexual perversion. “The confusion surrounding these roles, unique to our time and culture, must be confronted and refuted by the church,” says Sam Rodriguez, President of the National Hispanic Christian Lead- ership Conference and a contributing au- thor of the proclamation. “By blurring
“The 10 specific responsibilities of a Godly man declared in this proclamation are not newly curated ideas,” says Ken Harrison, Chairman of Promise Keepers. “Rather, they are an affirmation of Truth since the beginning in the Garden of Eden. Each affirmation is backed by scripture to serve as a reminder that this is not merely man-made, but supported by the Eternal Truth of scripture.”
The proclamation can be read in its en- tirety, signed and shared at:
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