About the GMP

The Good Man Project offers reflection material for men who are looking for more.

It is prepared by Peter Shakhovskoy, a member of the menALIVE team. This is a work in progress,and will be added to from time to time.

The Good Man Project is a way to get connected with:

1. MY TIME

  • Who is in control what time do I have to spend on growing?
  • The urgent Vs the important “I am too busy”/a major challenge for men

2. GOD

  • Why Pray, Learning to pray
  • Learning to read the Scriptures
  • Learning the Son of Man Jesus
  • Discernment/hearing the voice of God

3. MYSELF

  • The Journey of a Man a Spiritual and a practical map
  • My history my story
  • The shadow self/fear/grief/the Father Wound
  • Sexuality and Intimacy/loneliness
  • Christian character/growing in the image of Christ.

4. OTHER MEN

  • Why this is important finding a circle of men to trust and walk with
  • Small group skills and leadership
  • Learning to share/build relationships/the place of relationships with women

5. MY DESTINY AND CALLING

  • Finding and nurturing your Destiny and Calling

6. MY WIFE

  • The male/female adventure
  • Developing intimacy in Marriage
  • Having a sustainable and growing relationship
  • Developing strength and balance in this relationship
  • Parenting together

7. MY CHILDREN

  • What is the job of a father Spending time and what to do
  • Stages of parenting/children’s development
  • Teenagers and contemporary society

8. MY JOB

  • Money/security/growth

9. MY TRADITION

  • Understanding the essentials
  • Understanding the current crisis/age
  • What is the Kingdom?
  • Finding a job in the Kingdom and the Church
  • Apologetics