The Essential Role of Men’s Ministry - Part 1 with Panel Guests

Despite a hunger to understand the Bible more deeply and become men after God’s own heart, like David, it seems that fewer men are attending church than ever before. As a result, more and more are ignoring their duties as spiritual heads of their households. On today’s classic edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson discusses this issue with a panel of experts who serve in men’s ministry.

About Today's Guests: Patrick Morley, Vince D’Acchioli, Chris Van Brocklin, and Rev. H.B. London
Patrick Morley is the founder of Man in the Mirror, Inc., a non-profit organization with a mission to equip Christian men to engage in meaningful relationships that change lives and build the kingdom of God. He is also the author of 22 books and numerous articles. Patrick graduated from the University of Central Florida, earned a Ph.D. in management, completed postgraduate studies at the Harvard Business School and Oxford University, and graduated from Reformed Theological Seminary. He and his wife, Patsy, have two grown children, five grandchildren, and they make their home in Florida.

Vince D’Acchioli (pronounced dah-key-oh-lee) is the founder and president of On Target Ministries, a Christian outreach for men, pastors, and couples. Prior to that, he served as the executive vice president of Every Home for Christ. During the years leading up to this transition into full-time ministry, Vince was the vice president of a Fortune 500 company specializing in retailing, manufacturing, and wholesaling distribution. He has authored numerous articles for both secular and Christian publications, and is the author of Wired To Work. Vince and his wife, Cindy, reside in Temecula, California, and have two grown daughters and several grandchildren.

Chris Van Brocklin is a leadership specialist and training ambassador for No Regrets Men’s Ministry. He spent ten years as a teacher and fifteen years as a sales and marketing executive in the paper and packaging industry before being called to serve as the national director of men’s ministries for the Evangelical Free Church of America for eight years. Then, from 2007-2013, Chris served as the founder and CEO of Men With a Purpose, a church coaching and consulting ministry. He also co-authored Seven Keys to a Highly Successful Ministry to Men. Chris is a founding member of the National Coalition of Men’s Ministries, and has served on their executive leadership team for a number of years. He and his wife, Shelli, live in Brookfield, Wisconsin, and have three grown children and three grandchildren.

Rev. H.B. London is Dr. James Dobson’s first cousin, and was the pastor of Friendship Church of Sun City, located in Palm Desert, California. He previously served at Focus on the Family for nearly 20 years as the vice president of the church and clergy division. As a “pastor to pastors,” H.B. communicated with thousands of church leaders each week through his weekly newsletter and bi-monthly audio series. He also hosted a daily radio program for 20 years and had a weekly television program. H.B. was the author of several books including, The Heart of a Great Pastor, The Shepherd’s Covenant for Pastors, and Pause, Recharge, Refresh. H.B. went home to be with the Lord in 2018 after a courageous battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife, Beverley, their two grown sons and four grandchildren.

Resources Mentioned:
Man in the Mirror - https://maninthemirror.org/about-us/
On Target Ministries - https://otm.co/
No Regrets Men's Ministry - https://www.noregretsmen.org/

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