LMM - Lutheran Men In Mission

10/13/2026

Fathers Who Bond Transmit Faith. The 2026 Data Is Stark.

A close father-child relationship isn’t “nice extra.” It’s one of the strongest predictors of adult faith.

Institute for Family Studies (June 2026) highlights what Communio and longitudinal work keep finding: kids with a very good relationship with dad had 58% higher odds of weekly church, 45% higher odds of daily prayer, and 73% higher odds of believing in God. Protective, playful, present fathers pass on more than genetics.

LMM exists so men become the husbands and fathers God called them to be—not just providers who skip the spiritual work.

Dads in your circle: what’s one weekly rhythm you’ll start this month?

https://ifstudies.org/blog/playful-protectors-masculinity-fathers-and-faith-transmission

To pass along faith to the next generation, we need to build Christian fathers who have secure bonds with their kids.

09/29/2026

“What Is Biblical Manhood?” Lifeway Just Gave Leaders a Handle

Men want a definition they can live—not a culture war slogan.

Lifeway’s August 2026 piece notes men are more likely to have accountability mentors and more confident sharing faith—yet they struggle to connect the Bible to daily life and are less likely to join a class or settled prayer rhythm. The invitation: give men handles—identity in Christ, responsibility at home, courage in witness, brotherhood that actually meets.

That’s LMM’s lane: Bold Gathering, One Year to Live, and resources that turn “be a godly man” into a practiced life.

What handle has helped the men you lead?

https://research.lifeway.com/2026/08/27/what-is-biblical-manhood/

09/18/2026

New Lifeway Data: Men and Women Grow Differently—Plan Accordingly

Women score higher on several discipleship “signposts.” Men lead in one place churches often underuse: sharing Christ.

Lifeway’s July 2026 analysis of the State of Discipleship study finds women averaging 68.3 vs. 66.9 for men across eight maturity markers. Men score higher in sharing Christ (56.7 vs. 53.5), are more confident evangelizing (86% vs. 82%), and more often attend a retreat for growth (38% vs. 32%). They also memorize Scripture more frequently.

LMM’s Project Twelve and Bold Gatherings lean into that strength—accountability, retreats, and sending men as witnesses.

How does your church disciple men as men, not as a generic adult class?

https://research.lifeway.com/2026/07/14/men-and-women-have-unique-discipleship-strengths-weaknesses/

09/17/2026

08/15/2026

In the coming weeks, the Bold Gathering videos from Des Moines, IA and Gahanna, OH will be released and available for you and groups to use.

08/15/2026

How is the Holy Spirit guiding you in leaving a legacy, is a final message being given to us by Pastor Karl Biermannn.

08/15/2026

Currently hearing from and serenaded by the local chapter of Singing Resistance. Having a singing group like this is a first for Bold Gathering.

08/15/2026

Folks ar the Bold Gathering is now hearing from Jeff Reiswig about safe gun returns.

08/15/2026

We're getting a solid recording of John Sundquist's presentation on being The Body of Christ.

08/15/2026

Pastor Bonnie Ge**er is now sharing about Kairos prison ministry and how she works in a female unit.