Throwing Mountains
Welcome to the Throwing Mountains (formerly Empowered Manhood) podcast, where men rediscover courageous leadership. You'll be strengthened by the stories of God working in the lives of ordinary men today -- men who've become leaders in their spheres of influence by relying on God and following Jesus. You'll also gain a sharp focus on the biblical idea of masculine leadership which will help orient your own life as a man.
Throwing Mountains
Challenging Men to Pursue Relational Discipleship with CLC President Craig Fry
At a time when men's ministries are struggling -- and men are struggling -- Christ Led Communities is thriving. Craig Fry, who has led CLC for the past 11 years, explains why. The two keys to CLC's success, he says, are:
- building brotherhood bonds in small groups of men
- a call to commitment
Get Craig's insight into how and why God will bless relational discipleship at your church.
In addition to leading CLC, Craig is the Lead Pastor at Gallatin Church in Gallatin, TN, northeast of Nashville. He has been a Senior Pastor, a Youth Minister, an Executive Sales Director, and a Chief Operations Officer.
As discussed in this episode, Craig will retire from leading CLC as soon as CLC finds his replacement. The job description is here.
00:00-03:05 introduction
03:05-07:55 After 15 years out of ministry, God calls Craig to CLC.
07:55-11:30 how God is blessing CLC, and the men in it
11:30-15:35 two keys: building brotherhood bonds and a call to commitment
15:35-20:55 meeting men where they are, and supporting pastors
20:55-25:00 dynamics of a diverse group of men
25:00-27:45 why CLC has a bright future
27:45-33:20 adapting to different countries and cultures
33:20-35:25 calling men out of isolation
35:25-49:08 the impact of CLC; Craig's final thoughts
Contact:
Mike Hatch: mhatch@clchq.org
Chris Bolinger: chris@mensdevotionals.com
Resources:
- Mike's book: Manhood: Empowered by the Light of the Gospel (paperback, audiobook)
- Join the Empowered Manhood Facebook Group
- Daily Strength for Men: A 365-Day Devotional
- 52 Weeks of Strength for Men
- CLC: https://www.clchq.org/
- BiblicalLeadership.com