Faith
Honoring Men and Boys on International Men’s Day
Faith Facts
- International Men’s Day, observed on November 19, celebrates the theme “Celebrating Men and Boys.”
- Founded in 1999 by Dr. Jerome Teelucksingh, the event promotes positive male role models, men’s health, and strong families.
- Faith leaders and advocates emphasize building stronger families through honoring masculinity rooted in responsibility and integrity.
Observed in over 80 countries, International Men’s Day is an opportunity to affirm the value men bring to families and society.
The initiative calls believers to uplift men as providers, protectors, and servant leaders, reflecting the biblical design of manhood.
Dr. Jerome Teelucksingh, son of a Presbyterian minister, sees the day as a way to
“heal our world”
by giving hope and faith to those in need.
“The concept and themes of International Men’s Day are designed to give hope to the depressed, faith to the lonely, comfort to the broken-hearted, transcend barriers, eliminate stereotypes and create a more caring humanity,” said Teelucksingh.
Key pillars of IMD include honoring male contributions, improving gender relations, and promoting healthy masculinity in the face of negative stereotypes.
Family and faith-centered organizations highlight the need for men who lead courageously, love sacrificially, and strengthen the moral fabric of communities.
Warwick Marsh of Dads4Kids, a Christian outreach, encourages society to celebrate pure masculinity and recognize its role in building just, thriving families and societies.
“Lately, I’ve noticed a growing narrative in society that men are inherently dangerous, and that the solution to ‘toxic masculinity’ is to feminise them. But here’s why this approach isn’t solving the problem — it’s exacerbating it,” Marsh wrote.
“When we strip men of their natural masculinity, their strength, courage, and sense of responsibility, we don’t eliminate toxicity.”
“Instead, we create a void filled with insecurity, passivity, and resentment. Weak men, unsure of their purpose and lacking direction, are far more dangerous than strong men who have been taught to channel their masculinity constructively.”
He believes that
“strong, grounded men”
lead with integrity and protect the vulnerable, embodying courage in the service of faith and family.
Marsh urges all to teach men to be strong, honorable, and purposeful, so that generations may flourish under God’s design for manhood.
Now more than ever, Christians are called to affirm the God-given strengths of men, encourage them to stand for truth, and foster homes where fathers and mothers raise children in love and faith.
Faith Facts
- Young adults seek genuine community and fellowship within the local church as they transition to college.
- Intergenerational relationships in church settings offer vital support and encouragement for college-age Christians.
- Intentional outreach from church members deepens students’ sense of belonging and strengthens the church body.
Leaving home for college is often when young believers decide how to faithfully stay connected to the body of Christ. Students are looking for places where real relationships and authentic spiritual growth can thrive.
Many college-age Christians long for more than just a peer group; they desire involvement across age groups within the church.
“You know what we need? Some adults to engage.”
Churches that foster intergenerational ministries—such as pairing older members with younger adults—are seeing both groups blessed by shared wisdom and fellowship rooted in faith.
Building bridges between generations in the church not only helps students feel welcome but also enriches the whole congregation.
As Christians, let us reach out with Christlike love to college students, inviting them into deeper fellowship and encouraging their walk with the Lord.
Faith Facts
- Seven Texas school districts must take down Ten Commandments posters after a federal judge’s ruling.
- Senate Bill 10 required every classroom to display the Ten Commandments, reflecting the state’s moral heritage.
- The order follows legal challenges from multifaith and nonreligious families opposed to the displays.
Christians across Texas are grappling with a ruling that mandates the removal of Ten Commandments posters from classrooms in several districts. Proponents of the displays saw them as affirmations of our nation’s foundational moral and legal values.
The judge’s decision sided with groups arguing these posters promote Christianity in public schools, sparking debate about the role of faith in the public square. The ruling was handed down in response to a lawsuit launched by families from different religious backgrounds, all claiming their children felt pressured.
“I am relieved that as a result of today’s ruling, my children … will no longer be continually subjected to religious displays,” said Jewish mother Lenee Bien-Willner.
Advocacy groups behind the lawsuit say the judgment upholds constitutional rights, yet many faithful Texans worry this restricts expressions of shared values rooted in Biblical truth. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is expected to continue challenging the ruling.
As Christians, defending the public acknowledgment of God’s law remains an important call. Stand strong in the pursuit of faith, family, and freedom in our schools and communities.
Faith Facts
- The UK Supreme Court has ruled that Religious Education and collective worship in Northern Ireland schools are unlawful as currently practiced.
- The court determined the curriculum failed to be sufficiently objective, critical, and pluralist, leading to questions about religious freedom in education.
- Christian leaders and advocates emphasize the lasting importance of Christian values in school life and warn against diminishing their influence.
The UK Supreme Court’s decision reflects ongoing tension over how Christian faith is honored in education, as it ruled Northern Ireland’s faith-based curriculum did not meet the standards of objectivity and pluralism demanded by human rights laws.
Many Christian voices are urging steadfastness, pointing out that biblical teachings remain foundational to Northern Ireland’s schools, woven into their character and history.
“Christian teaching and values have long been part of school life in Northern Ireland, and we will continue working to ensure they are protected,” said DUP MP Carla Lockhart.
Christian church leaders remain cautious but hopeful, seeking to ensure faith remains part of the educational experience even as debates continue.
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