Is the Christian community doing a good job of presenting the message of Jesus in a compelling way to
men? Women greatly outnumber men in attendance and active participation in American churches. Pastor Mike Erre offers a solution
for this imbalance: a thoroughly biblical and engaging theology of manhood that is missing in many churches today.
This call to move past cultural definitions of masculinity goes straight to the heart of the issue:
Creation—men and women bear the image of God in unique and surprising ways.
The fall—men cannot experience significance on their own, so their lives often feel meaningless and empty.
Redemption—God redeems a man’s work, his sexuality, and his relationships.
Unmasking unhelpful stereotypes of masculinity, this presentation of godly manhood inspires men to more
effectively grow in Christ’s image and empowers women to understand and encourage the men in their lives.
Mike Erre is the pastor of teaching at Rock Harbor Church in Costa Mesa, California. He holds an MA in philosophy of religion and ethics from Talbot School of Theology and is the author of The Jesus of Suburbia and Why the Bible Matters. He and his wife, Justina, have three children.
"Why Guys Need God is filled with sensible teaching from a solid biblical perspective.”
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"Pastor Erre skillfully clarifies the purpose of man, the fall, and how God mercifully offers redemption. Why Guys Need God is not preachy; it is simple to understand and easy to read...While this book is written for men, I suggest women should also read it so they better understand the role of men.”
—Debra Gaynor for ReviewYourBook.com
“Why guys need God? He is the creator. He has a plan for our lives, and He love us. I highly recommend Why Guys Need God to all men.”
—Brent Lamar for ReviewYourBook.com
“How I have got to the threshold of 52 years–old without reading this book is a mystery. It has shown me myself, past, present, and future. This book should be prescribed reading for every human male, and every human female should sneak a look when he’s not looking!
“Simultaneously tough and gentle, Erre gets to the heart of men in a way that is much needed. His appropriation of Scripture is excellent and creative. The book is probably best for men who are already Christians, or who are, at least well on the way. A genuine ‘must–read’ book.”
—Christian Marketplace