Preaching to Men

Posted on July 2, 2025 
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David Cook:

“This year I have been preaching at Mens’ days at churches here in Sydney.

Domestic violence is dominated by men; there is growing focus on ‘toxic’ men’s culture; suicide rates are dominated by men at a rate of 3 to 1; mens’ mental health is an area of growing need. Men and true masculinity are under pressure.

Male models, patterning healthy masculinity are scarce in our schools and single parent families are mostly mothered families.

Two areas needing special attention are:

How can I be a better man?

Where can I find purpose and meaning in life?

In every Gideon’s Bible, the ‘Where to look when..’ page is dominated by references to …”

– At The Expository Preaching Trust, David Cook writes about true manhood, purpose and meaning in life.

Image: A 2024 photo of Armidale’s Bishop Rod Chiswell with David Cook.