Journeymen: A Spiritual Guide for Men (And Women Who Want to Understand Them) (Paperback)

by Kent Ira Groff (Author)

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal
A popular author who need not be named has already persuaded us that men are from Mars and women from Venus--but, according to these two new books, men and women are about to exchange native habitations. Here women learn to cultivate anger and men journey toward sensitivity. Fischer's book encourages women to use their outrage at injustice in life-transforming and ultimately spiritual ways. Her model is that of Naomi in the Book of Ruth, who used hardship to her advantage. Groff (Lancaster Theological Sch.; Active Spirituality: A Guide for Seekers and Ministers), on the other hand, treats the spiritual needs and deficiencies of the modern Christian man with surprising vulnerability. He prescribes men's support groups and prayer, together with a group or a spouse and alone. Both of these books are recommended for Christian readers and men's and women's groups.
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Product Details

• Paperback: 167 pages
• Publisher: Upper Room Books; Softcover Ed edition (October 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0835808629
• ISBN-13: 978-0835808620
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.8 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,040,564 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One Man's View, November 27, 1999

By	Rev. Daniel Moore (Trail, Ohio, USA) - See all my reviews

What does it mean to be a Christian man? Is there a place for men of God in the world today? This is a question I have often asked. While women have been wrestling with the question of what does it mean to be Christian AND female for decades, men have largely ignored their side of the issue. Kent Groff's wonderful book is a wake up call for all of humanity - men and women. Using simple wisdom and practical advice, it helps men to see our faith in a new and meaningful way. Loving and profound, I found Kent Groff's book to be a true blessing to me and my marriage.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Ask the right question:, November 26, 2000

By	Dave Kinnear "the Rational Taoist" (Lake Forest, CA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Groff states that the popular slogan "What would Jesus do?" needs translation. "What would Jesus be doing," or "What would Jesus BE," is more appropriate.

Journeymen is a spiritual guide for men, and for women who want to understand them. A gift, in more ways than one, this book has definitely added clarity to my spiritual journey. Seneca said: "Without knowing which port one is sailing toward, there is no such thing as a favorable wind." This book can help you understand the port for which you should be sailing, and helps you with the dead-reckoning along the way.

Modeled after 12 step programs, the book and its 12 chapters provide much for us to contemplate on our journey. Meditations, prayer practices, rest areas, and excursions provide variety on our way as well as many ideas for future excursions and side trips. But "Journeymen" is also another word for apprentices. And so, while this small, easily read volume will be a resource for our men's group for many months to come, it will also be a great individual resource for my own difficult individual soul work. It is well worth the read and serious consideration of today's renaissance man.