2023 State of Men Update

Today’s Reality – Men are failing

Men continue to disengage at an alarming rate and are not stepping up to be the men that God designed them to be. This is causing a massive crack in the foundation of our society. Men in America are increasingly struggling are in many areas of life, including education, workforce participation, career paths, and fatherhood. Single men are more lonley and isolated than women from meaningful relationships. Nearly one in five Americans report having no close social connections, and young men are faring worse than most: More than one in four (28 percent) men under the age of 30 reported having no close social connections.

Today’s Men are in crisis:

• In 2025, 2 women will graduate from college for 1 man.
• Men are twice as likely to abuse drugs and alcohol.
• 36% of children do not live with their fathers and 43% of men aged 18 - 34 are still living at home.
• 51% of young adult men are “not looking for a relationship”, and only 50% of men are married.
• Over 90% of all inmates are men.
• Men account for over 79% of all suicides.
• As many as 90% of the boys who are being raised in church will abandon it by their 20th birthday. Many may never return (unless we reach them in the marketplace!)
• Only 25% of church volunteers are men.
• Less than 6% of the U.S. has a biblical worldview.
• Only about 10% of churches have a men’s ministry.

Men in Crisis undermine societal foundations:

• As many as 90% of the boys who are being raised in church will abandon it by their 20th birthday. Many may never return (unless we reach them in the marketplace!)
• Only 25% of church volunteers are men.
• Less than 6% of the U.S. has a biblical worldview.
• Only about 10% of churches have a men’s ministry

Men in the marketplace are failing and the world’s response is to pile shame on them for not measuring up at work, home, and in their communities. What we know is that the gospel message is real and the only antidote to this epidemic among men. Men need Jesus—this is our WHY. CBMC is focused on meeting these challenges by equipping Christian men with a solid foundation in gospel of Jesus Christ and skills to develop relational connections with those who have not yet seen their need for Jesus—This is our HOW.

Most Christian business and professional men have a hard time finding meaningful connections with like-minded men who will encourage them personally, professionally, and spiritually.

Our Response – Be faithful to Christ’s Call to Make Disciples

Men need each other to flourish in their relationship with God and receive the support, encouragement, and accountability to faithfully represent Christ in an marketplace. Please join CBMC’s Marketplace Ambassador Initiative to help meet this urgent need for godly mentors to provide life-on-life discipleship. Contact us to learn how you can become a spiritual mentor or facilitate a Connect3 team of marketplace ambassadors.

We need your support to expand our impact!

If you share our concern with the state of men—especially young men—would you please consider become a regular financial donor to CBMC? Only the gospel of Jesus Christ provides the faith, hope and love that men need. Please help us to reach the next generation of men with the gospel and equip them to carry out the Great Commission in the marketplace!