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Lead the Next Generation of Godly Men

December 12, 2022By PK ManagerMy PK Story, Uncategorized

Promise Keepers of the 1990’s changed the lives of millions of men, and those men continue to serve their families, churches, and communities with godliness and integrity.

But today, we face a new, more dangerous set of challenges.Radical gender ideology has warped our understanding of masculinity to the point where men can’t say with certainty what men are. Our nation is more divided than at almost any other point in our history, and the divorce rate is only slowing because fewer men are choosing the responsibility of marriage.We need a new generation of Promise Keeping men to rise above this darkness and point the way to the only true Light that can save our nation and heal our land.

Now is the time to lead the new generation. Now is the time to show our sons and nephews what God can do when the men of His church join together. Now is the time to build upon the successes of our past, and let God show us how He wants to redefine the future.We have good cause to hope.

Promise Keepers launched powerful events in 2022:

7 Promises E-Course
Free Man Challenge to encourage men to live lives of sexual integrity
Stand in the Gap 25th Anniversary Documentary to show the next generation what God did in Washington, D.C., in 1997 at the Stand in the Gap event
Carried: Real Support for Mental Health to encourage men to take care of their mental health

But don’t take our word for it. Here’s what Promise Keepers are saying about our virtual events:

“Powerful! Timely topic, well presented. With the follow-up [to Carried], lives will be changed.”
“So pleased to have Promise Keepers back. It couldn’t be more timely with all the divisiveness and hate going on in our culture today. Men need encouragement, support, and to be challenged to step up at home and in the marketplace.”
“My son in law and I were so inspired by the preaching. The HOLY SPIRIT was in the house. We can’t wait to get to work spreading the word to other men.”
“I am in my 60s. Through this Free Man program I am finally free from the bondage of porn that I have struggled with since I was 9 years old.”

This would not be possible without generous support from partners like you, and with your support we can scale larger and reach more men with these powerful programs.

Men, Bless Your Families This Christmas

December 9, 2022By PK ManagerUncategorized

I love Christmas. It’s central to who I am as a follower of Christ. But in our commercialized world, Christmas also comes with pressure. Men are expected to give amazing gifts, and create memorable experiences, for their loved ones. So let me share some advice I’m trying to follow myself.

This Christmas, while you’re overwhelmed with making sure your loved ones have an incredible Christmas experience, consider that all they may really want . . . is you. Your time. Your focus. Your attention. Your love. Don’t get caught up in all the hustle and bustle. Rather, find peace in knowing you’re the gift your family craves. And enjoy the gift God has given to you in them. Here’s how I’m planning to do that:

FIRST – I’m committing to give my family my undivided attention. No phone, no email, no distractions. Family time this Christmas will be all about us together.

SECOND – I want to make the simple moments count. The sweet, funny, tender moments when we’re with each other, not doing anything special, just being together as a family.

THIRD – I’m going to pray for God to open opportunities for deeper and more meaningful conversation with the people I love most. Then, I’m going to pay attention for them.

These are the goals I’m challenging myself with. I challenge you to join me. Merry Christmas.

– Ken Harrison, Chairman and CEO of Promise Keepers

FREE Download: Get a copy of our new devotional

October 5, 2022By PK ManagerUncategorized

Sign up here for Carried and you’ll receive a copy of our new devotional delivered to your inbox—immediately.

Men often struggle with mental health issues on their own because they’re afraid of looking weak. Even when they’re dealing with serious depression, anxiety, or suicidal thoughts, they often don’t tell anyone because they’re afraid of how they’ll be perceived by their friends, spouses, and colleagues.

But true strength isn’t always about gritting your teeth. Sometimes, true strength – the kind that demonstrates love and self-sacrifice – is asking for help.

That’s what “Carried: Real Support for Mental Health” is all about. We’ve gathered some of the nation’s top pastors and mental health experts for a one-hour summit on October 25th at 8PM ET. You’ll be given information about the most common mental health struggles men face: not just serious issues like depression but also everyday stresses and anxieties. You’ll hear real stories from real guys, and you’ll see that you’re not alone and there’s no shame in asking for help. We’re here to carry each other.

That one-hour online event will be followed by a 21-day challenge to get in community with other men as we dig into practical resources and discussion. You’ll be given tools that truly help and, more importantly, you’ll have access to the global community of Promise Keeping men. You’ll be able to connect with other men who also struggle with their mental health, and together, you’ll walk the road to renewal.

Your family and community are counting on you to be strong enough to ask for help. Carried is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.

Click here to register.

Promise Keepers Addressing Mental Health Crisis Among American Men With New Summit Called “Carried”

October 1, 2022By PK ManagerPromise Keepers Event

COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO., October 10, 2022 — Today marks the 40th anniversary of World Mental Health Day, but to many American men, help couldn’t seem farther away.

In what has been called the “silent crisis,” men in our country are four times more likely than women to commit suicide, and suicide is the seventh leading cause of death in this demographic. The six million men who struggle with depression every year are hurting, and many don’t know where to turn.

That’s why Promise Keepers is excited to announce “Carried,” a summit and 21-day mental health challenge designed to reach out to men who might otherwise never consider getting help.

It is often difficult for men to ask for help from their Christian brothers. But there’s no shame in it. Everyone needs a hand, especially in the hard times, and Christians are called to carry one another through.

That’s what “Carried” is all about. We’re coming together as brothers in Christ to carry one another’s burdens and provide real, no-nonsense support for mental health issues.

This summit will launch on October 25th at 8:00 PM ET, and men across the country can tune in for free on PromiseKeepers.com or the Promise Keepers YouTube. Registration is free—sign up at promisekeepers.org/carried.

Viewers will hear from Christian counselors Steve Arterburn and Dr. Tim Clinton, Justin Batt of Daddy Saturday, TikTok ministry leaders Shane Winnings and Garrett Nogan, Trail Life, and many more! Attendees will learn how common it is for men to struggle with trauma, depression, and anxiety – and what they can do to get on the road to renewal.

We’ve also invited top mental health experts who will answer some of the most common questions men have about these issues:

Why do I avoid discussing mental health?
Why can’t I just solve this myself?
How do I help a friend or family member struggling with mental health?
What are the dangers of not addressing mental health stress in my life?
But this one-hour summit is just the beginning. After watching the presentation alongside thousands of brothers from around the world, these men will be invited to join with those brothers on the PK app for a 21-day challenge.

There, they’ll have access to additional resources for coping with struggles like anxiety and depression. On the app, they’ll also have the opportunity to personally connect with other Promise Keepers who are struggling with similar issues.

World Mental Health Day is an opportunity to reach out to the men in our lives who might be hurting but unwilling to seek help. We believe “Carried” will be the catalyst for change as men from around the country learn how they can carry one another through whatever mental health challenges lie before them.

ABOUT PROMISE KEEPERS
Founded in 1990 by Coach Bill McCartney, Promise Keepers is one of the most significant movements of God in the history of the church. In 1997 alone, Promise Keepers packed 22 NFL stadiums and gathered 1 million men for Stand in the Gap: A Sacred Assembly of Men at the National Mall in the District of Columbia. The organization’s mission is to empower men to live out their God-given identity and purpose today and destiny tomorrow by serving their homes, workplaces and communities with integrity and influence.

Carried: Real Support for Mental Health

August 24, 2022By PK ManagerPromise Keepers Event

There wouldn’t be a Troy Aikman without Michael Irvin. There wouldn’t be a Frodo without Sam, and there wouldn’t be King David without Jonathan.

As men, it can be tough to ask for help from our brothers. But there’s no shame in it. Everyone needs a hand, especially in the hard times, and we’re called as Christians to carry one another through.

That’s what our new, upcoming online mental health summit – “Carried” – is all about. We’re coming together as brothers in Christ to carry one another’s burdens and provide real, no-nonsense support for mental health issues.

Carried is one of our biggest events this year and will kick off on October 25 at 7:00PM ET, followed by a 21-day challenge on the PK app.

You’ll hear about athletes like Jim Piersall and Terry Bradshaw, who suffered from mental health issues even as they competed at the highest physical levels. You’ll learn how common it is for men to struggle with trauma, depression, and anxiety – and what you can do to get on the road to renewal.

We’ve also invited top mental health experts who will answer some of the most common questions men have about these issues:

Why do I avoid discussing mental health?
Why can’t I just solve this myself?
How do I help a friend or family member struggling with mental health?
What are the dangers of not addressing mental stress in my life?

But this one-hour summit is just the beginning. After watching the presentation alongside thousands of brothers from around the world, you’ll join with those brothers on the PK app for a 21-day (3-week) challenge.

There, you’ll have access to additional resources for coping with struggles like anxiety and depression and getting help if you need it. On the app, you’ll also have the opportunity to personally connect with other Promise Keepers who are struggling with similar issues.

Even if you don’t struggle with these issues, Carried will help you understand those who do. We encourage all Promise Keepers to tune in to Carried to learn how you can be a true support for your brothers, your family, and your kids.

Mental health problems are more common among men than you think. You and your loved ones don’t have to struggle alone. Tune in, take the challenge, and see how it feels to have a wingman as you overcome some of life’s biggest obstacles. Make a plan today to watch from home, invite a group of guys, or plan an event with your church or community to watch Carried on October 25th!

The 25th Anniversary of Stand in the Gap

August 24, 2022By PK ManagerPromise Keepers Event

On October 4, 1997, the world witnessed an event unprecedented in our nation’s 221-year history.

Hundreds of thousands of men–some say as many as 1.4 million–descended on Washington, D.C., and gathered on the National Mall.

This event wasn’t about protesting or politics – it was about prayer.

For six hours, these men prayed for their nation. They prayed for their families. They confessed their sins. They prayed that God would act mightily in their lives, and that they would have the courage to stand in the gap.

This incredible event was known as “Stand in the Gap,” and in honor of its 25th anniversary, we’re producing a new documentary looking back at the day the lives of thousands of men were changed forever.

You might have been one of those men. You remember the powerful teaching, the sense of community with other brothers from around the world, and the peace you felt knowing that you weren’t alone.

If you didn’t have a chance to attend Stand in the Gap, this new documentary will offer a glimpse into what can happen when the men of our nation stand up, confess their sins, and commit to following God’s plan for their lives.

It’s time to share Stand in the Gap with the next generation. This documentary does just that.

The 25th Stand in the Gap Anniversary Documentary will air worldwide on October 4, and you’ll be able to watch it online–for free.

With God’s help, Promise Keeping men can heal our country and reform our culture, and this new documentary shows us how. We have our marching orders. It’s time to once again Stand in the Gap.

Important Tulsa Update

July 21, 2022By PK ManagerUncategorized

After last year’s amazing Promise Keepers event at AT&T Stadium in Dallas, we were excited to hold a bigger event this year in Tulsa, Oklahoma. We couldn’t wait to once again gather together to worship the Lord in a city that has always welcomed Promise Keepers with open arms.

Unfortunately, we’ve decided to call off the Tulsa event. (Scroll down for the good news, though!) At this time, our team has come to believe that the Lord wants us to focus our attention on another project. Our team is disappointed that we will not get to see you in Tulsa this year.

From Promise Keepers Chairman, Ken Harrison:

In my zeal for a follow-up to our successful event in July 2021 at AT&T Stadium in Dallas, I made a decision to have a Promise Keepers event in Tulsa in October 2022. This was done without enough prayer for God’s leading, without enough collaboration with the Promise Keepers board, and without first going to the pastors in Tulsa.

Tulsa has always been one of Promise Keepers favorite cities, filled with great churches, godly leadership and wonderful people. All tickets sold thus far will be refunded immediately.

Here’s the good news—we’re working on a new project with the potential to reach thousands more men.

We’re talking about the upcoming Stand in the Gap 25th anniversary documentary.

On October 4, 1997, 1.4 million men gathered on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., to pray for their families, confess their sins, and intercede for their nation. If our country ever needed more prayer, more confession, and more intercession, that time is now.

So, we’re producing a documentary that will offer a glimpse into what can happen when the men of our nation stand up and commit to following God’s plan for their lives.

The Stand in the Gap 25th Anniversary Documentary will air worldwide on October 4, and you’ll be able to watch it online–for free.

If you attended Stand in the Gap, you know that God moved powerfully at that larger-than-life event. It was front-page national news, and the movement it sparked changed the lives of thousands of men.

We believe this documentary will be the same kind of spark. Our goal has always been to challenge each generation to stand up for Christ. Young men need to know what’s possible when they join with their brothers, commit to the 7 Promises, and Stand in the Gap. This documentary can show them.

But you don’t have to wait for the documentary to air! We offer powerful online resources that allow you to connect with your brothers in Christ no matter where you are. You can find devotionals, testimonials, and classic Promise Keepers content on the PK app. We also host regular online events covering topics like fatherhood, marriage and relationships, sexual purity, and mental health that you can attend from anywhere in the world.

As we work to reschedule the Tulsa event, you have the resources to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with your brothers to find fellowship and sharpen your faith:

Download the Promise Keepers App
Register to watch “Stand in the Gap” when it launches

As Ken said, if you’ve already purchased tickets for the Tulsa event, the purchase price will be refunded immediately. You’ll also receive a signed book as our thanks to you for your support and patience.

Thanks for being a Promise Keeper. Be on the lookout for more updates in the coming weeks!

A New Book to Encourage Your Faith

July 21, 2022By PK ManagerBoard

Promise Keepers Chairman Ken R. Harrison has just released a brand-new book, Daring Faith in a Cowardly World. You won’t want to miss out on this quick, engaging read.

Here’s what others are saying:

Ken’s book is a must read for men of all ages who God has put on their hearts to actively live out their faith. Ken essentially encourages men to “get off the bench and get into the game.” The stories he shares of his personal experiences of being an L.A. cop, a successful businessman, and philanthropic leader captivate the reader as he provides valuable biblical insights into the life that God is calling each of us as men to live. This book is a must-read. — Chad Hennings

Ken Harrison is truly a ‘brother in the struggle,’ speaking truth to power. God isn’t looking for perfect people, He’s looking for people with the obedience and faith to occupy God’s kingdom on earth. Ken’s must-read book challenges us to be the people God has called us to be. — Dr. Alveda King

Purchase a copy from the Promise Keepers store or from wherever books are sold.

A Daring Faith in a Cowardly World

June 28, 2022By PK ManagerUncategorized

It’s time to cure our culture’s cowardice.

Are you ready to stop wasting time and start turning your mundane life into one of adventure and blessing? Ken Harrison, Chairman and CEO of Promise Keepers, masterfully weaves together powerful stories and deep truths from Scripture to point you to the life for which God has called you.

Ask Christians what they expect to happen to them after they die, and most will say they will go to heaven. And they’ll probably say that they will meet Jesus and hope to hear Him say, “Well done good and faithful servant.” But many believers know they are not living up to God’s calling on their lives. In fact, many might even admit their lives don’t honor God at all—at least Mondays through Saturdays.

In A Daring Faith in a Cowardly World, Ken Harrison masterfully uses his stories as a Los Angeles police officer, businessman, and leader of the largest Christian men’s movement Promise Keepers to explain and illustrate deep truths from God’s Word. This isn’t your typical inspirational book—it’s a hard-hitting work that packs a lot of truth into an easy-to-read page-turner. Each chapter starts and ends with a gripping story that has a twist, a “rest of the story” at the end of the chapter, and packs intense biblical truth and wisdom in the middle. You will:

Have a clear picture of what being a true follower of Christ looks like and how to become one
Gain insightful truths that lead to genuine “Aha!” moments in your life
Experience stories you won’t forget and that create a lasting change to your faith
Learn what the Bible says about the myriad of issues in today’s culture

Are you ready to take the first step towards a more courageous and bold life lived in Jesus? In A Daring Faith in a Cowardly World, find the motivation you’ve been longing for.

Hot off the press! The book is ranked #1 in Christian Leadership on Amazon.com.

Buy the book through Promise Keepers

Ken Harrison, Chairman and CEO of Promise Keepers, recently spoke with The Stream’s Nancy Flory about his new book, A Daring Faith in a Cowardly World.

He explains how men are leaving the church because of what he calls “cheap grace,” and that many Christians will stand at the Judgment Seat of Christ and regret how they lived their lives because they could’ve received a much greater reward. Ken wants Christians to be daring in their faith and stand up for biblical values and be strong and courageous, even when society hates them and persecutes them.

Excerpts below:

Nancy: Why did you write the book [A Daring Faith in a Cowardly World]?

Ken: Well, in running Promise Keepers, I’ve seen that men are leaving the church in droves. You ask yourself why and there’s a lot of reasons … people give, but as I really talked to men, ‘Why are you leaving the church? What, what’s the point?,’ what I began to come up with is this idea of cheap grace, that it seemed inherently unjust to them and untrue, that if Jesus died for the sins of everybody, all they had to do was say a [prayer] and then everybody just went to the same heaven and that was it. And therefore life didn’t seem to have any make any difference or matter.

The idea was, ‘Well, if I said the magic prayer, then why should I go through the effort of going to church and tithing and doing all that stuff? What’s the point?’ And I thought, ‘I need to answer that question for them.’

Nancy: You also [wrote] that being certain of God’s will produces daring faith. How can we be certain of God’s will?

Ken: It says in Isaiah ‘whether you turn to the left or to the right, you’ll hear a voice behind you saying this is the way. Walk in it.’ And that’s a promise to people who have been completely abandoned in him. And I find that when I’m truly close to the Lord, there’s nothing inhibiting. There’s no sin or even preconceived notions, anger, bitterness, anything. His will is so clear, his voice is so clear. And then when it becomes cloudy, I realize [that] God doesn’t move. I move. And so if I’ve lost sight or his voice has become less clear, it means there’s something not right in my life. And so, at least for me, the clarity of his voice is a really good temperature gauge for how I’m doing spiritually.

Nancy: Is there something that I haven’t asked you that you think our readers would need to know or benefit from knowing about your book?

Ken: I think that courage comes from humility and a full grasp of the truth. When we’re not positive about what is true, then it’s hard for us to act boldly because we’re not positive that we’re right. And I think that this is what we see today. If we were to look back 10 years ago … it would be horrifying and shocking for us to think that Disney would be angry about a law about telling a five-year-old girl that maybe she’s a boy behind her parents’ back. That would be unfathomable only 10 years ago. In fact, John Stonestreet has a great quote. He says, ‘What was unthinkable 10 years ago is unquestionable today.’ I love that quote.

Why has such perversion of the truth advanced so fast and so quickly? I think it’s because Christians are not prepared with solid truth so that when Satan comes out with these awful evil lies, too many Christians just really don’t know how to respond. They just kind of stand there with their mouth gaping going, ‘I know that’s terrible, but I can’t explain why.’ And it’s because we have such a lack of knowledge of Scripture. And I think if we can call men and women back to God’s Word, back to understanding that what you do in this life very much matters for your entire eternity, I think that we’ll start to get men and women motivated to get back into Scripture, start standing up for truth and start risking a little bit of unpopularity. As I said [in] the book, the Sermon on the Mount is basically like this recipe that it starts off with ‘poor in spirit.’ That’s when you really start on the road to holiness, once you are poor in spirit. And the end of it, once we get all the way to holy, Jesus says blessed are you [when] you’re persecuted and people say all kinds of evil things about you.

Read the full article

Buy A Daring Faith Through a Cowardly World through Promise Keepers.

It’s a day for rejoicing. It’s also a day for action.

June 24, 2022By PK ManagerCulture

Praise God! Roe v. Wade has been overturned.

But the work to support women and children is only beginning. It’s our time to rise up and be the men who stand in the gap for hurting families and single moms.

It’s time to show the world there is another way:

By providing help to women in our communities facing unplanned pregnancies and standing behind them with practical support.

By raising up men and boys who will not be the ones who leave their girlfriends pregnant and alone, but who are raised with a commitment to marriage and fatherhood.

It’s a day for rejoicing. It’s also a day for action.

See the video message from Promise Keepers Chairman, Ken Harrison and statements from Pastor Sam Rodriguez a legacy speaker for many Promise Keepers conferences and current member of our Board of Directors and Dr. Alveda King human-rights activist who is also a member of our Women’s Board.

Samuel Rodriguez, president of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference and the senior pastor of New Season Church, said that the Christian community still has a lot of work to do to show pro-abortionists God’s love and compassion.

“This long, dark night officially comes to an end,” Rodriguez says. “The unconscionable injustice of extreme abortion policies—aligning the U.S. with countries like North Korea and China—is over. Praise God. We must now put the same energy into demonstrating mercy and compassion as we have in our activism. Now is the time for the people of God to step up, proving they are comprehensively pro-life from the womb to the tomb, with actions that dignify, care for and protect the lives of mothers, children and families.

“We must be the hands and feet. Now is the time to unleash the greatest adoption movement in American history. Now is the time to come alongside women making difficult decisions and provide the necessary spiritual, emotional, relational and economic support necessary to undergird the continuum of life designed by God for all his children.”

Dr. Alveda King posted: “Roe is no more! The Supreme Court justices’ reversal of Roe v Wade with the critical Dobbs decision today is a victory for civil rights for the unborn. Sending the discussion of life vs abortion back to the states will help “we the people” on the state level grow to ensure that every unborn baby has the civil right to LIFE. Human dignity begins in the womb!

This favorable decision allows the states to reconsider the critical life issues America is facing and is a blessing.

“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” MLK

One must now ponder more deeply this question: How can the Dream survive if we murder our children?”

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