Samson and the Pirate Monks
Calling Men to Authentic Brotherhood
Thomas Nelson · Print & ebook · February 18, 2007
With no-holds-barred honesty and poignant storytelling, Nate Larkin introduces a model of community and friendship that is reinvigorating men's ministry across the country, a model he calls The Samson Society.
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- Who it’s for
- A thoughtful look at brotherhood, faith, and the hard work of being real.
- Genres
- Men's Issues (Christian), Discipleship, Church Leadership
- Published
- Thomas Nelson, February 18, 2007
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With no-holds-barred honesty and poignant storytelling, Nate Larkin introduces a model of community and friendship that is reinvigorating men's ministry across the country, a model he calls The Samson Society. Too many men see the biblical hero Samson as their model for manhood--a rugged individualist of the highest order. Yet, Samson's solitary successes were eventually overcome by moral weaknesses.
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Larkin, through the story of his own past and the stories of those in The Samson Society, offers a radical, refreshing alternative.
Why It Clicks
A thoughtful look at brotherhood, faith, and the hard work of being real.
Come here for
- authentic brotherhood, without the usual locker-room varnish
- a contemplative take on men’s spiritual life and church culture
Expect
- church leadership and personal growth interwoven
- a sustained, reflective read
Where it sits
| Men's Issues (Christian) | 88% |
|---|---|
| Church Leadership | 37% |
| Discipleship | 34% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Love & Marriage (Christian)
- Discipleship
- Spirituality
- Authors
- Nate Larkin
- Publisher
- Thomas Nelson
- Published
- February 18, 2007
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Reading lane
- Love & Marriage (Christian)