Maturity

If you were to describe what it means to be a man in one word, what would it be and why?

"It takes time and commitment to discover the point when something is seasoned, weathered, and to know that what was envisioned is now viable even if the result is different than planned. Maturity is the result of dedication to keep moving, growing, and progressing with purpose, but not with the goal of finishing. Maturity never boasts, it merely rises above the rest in a graceful display of faithfulness and persistence."

Word: Maturity
Occupation: Marketing/Management
Age: 31

Teachable & Communicate

If you were to describe what it means to be a man in one word, what would it be and why?

Why teachable? "I have known multiple men in my life who are changed men today (for the better) because they were willing to listen to those close to them and were teachable through the years."

Why communicate? "Its one thing to not be a man of your word. It's another thing to not communicate at all."

Words: Teachable & Communicate
Occupation: Baker & Analyst
Age: 31 & 34

Serleá

If you were to describe what it means to be a man in one word, what would it be and why?

"Serleá. I made it up. I'm indecisive and wanted to use both "servant" and "leader", so I combined the two into a cool french-sounding word. To me, a true leader is someone who servers others well. A man of God embodies the servant leader. He embodies Serlea."

Word: Serleá
Occupation: Teacher
Age: 23

Muscle

If you were to describe what it means to be a man in one word, what would it be and why?

"Masculine = Tough.... Tough isn't all physical but physical, mental and emotional toughness. Life will knock everyone down at least once, but what's important is how much muscle do you have to get up and go even harder."

Word: Muscle
Occupation: Social Worker
Age: 28

Yeshua

If you were to describe what it means to be a man in one word, what would it be and why?

"He is fully a man and truly embodies all manhood."

Word: Yeshua
Occupation: Contractor
Age: 38

Safe

If you were to describe what it means to be a man in one word, what would it be and why?

"If a man's identity is not established well he cannot be a safe man. My hope is that men, women, and children remember me as a safe place. When a man's identity is solid, physical, emotional, and spiritual abuse aren't present."

Word: Safe
Occupation: Business Owner
Age: 30

Human

If you were to describe what it means to be a man in one word, what would it be and why?

“There is the ideal man and there is the imperfection of man resulting in what man is realistically both positive and negative, both sin and godliness.”

Word: Human
Occupation: Stay at home mom/wife

Repressed

If you were to describe what it means to be a man in one word, what would it be and why?

"I feel like the society we live in doesn't let men be men anymore. They have been caged, tamed, and/or domesticated. Then they struggle to find the man that they are but often to late."

Word: Repressed
Occupation: Upholsterer
Age:28

Tears

If you were to describe what it means to be a man in one word, what would it be and why?

"Because it takes a certain strength to not hide tears, and a certain lack of fear to show them."

Word: Tears
Occupation: Musician
Age:28

Defender

If you were to describe what it means to be a man in one word, what would it be and why?

"It is to show how Jesus protects his children, and keeps them out of the devil's grip. In revelations it says that he will come back in full armor and a burning fire in his eyes."

Word: Defender
Occupation: Production Worker
Age: 18

Yshua

If you were to describe what it means to be a man in one word, what would it be and why?

"He's the embodiment of manliness. Everything men want to be and everything women want from a man."

Word: Yshua
Occupation: Philanthropist

Godly

If you were to describe what it means to be a man in one word, what would it be and why?

"It was the first word that came to mind as well as my dad is one of the most godly men I know. Because I view him as a real man, godly is the word I would use to describe him."

Word: Godly
Occupation: Dance Instructor
Age: 21

Selflessness

If you were to describe what it means to be a man in one word, what would it be and why?

"Jesus is the perfect representation of what a man should be. His whole life was lived out for others, and led a selfless ministry."

Word: Selflessness
Occupation: Ballroom Dance Instructor
Age: 19

Perseverant

If you were to describe what it means to be a man in one word, what would it be and why?

"It takes perseverance to be the man that I want to be."

Word: Perseverant
Occupation: Truck Driver

Aggressive

If you were to describe what it means to be a man in one word, what would it be and why?

"Aggressive to protect, pursue, and love."

Word: Aggressive
Occupation: Self Employed - Realtor

Dependable

If you were to describe what it means to be a man in one word, what would it be and why?

"I chose this because it can be evident in all activities of daily living. It effects every aspect of life."

Word: Dependable
Occupation: Retired

Wholehearted

If you were to describe what it means to be a man in one word, what would it be and why?

"All men need to give 100% to everything they do, not withholding any of themselves from any situation."

Word: Wholehearted
Occupation: Intercessory Missionary

Confident

If you were to describe what it means to be a man in one word, what would it be and why?

"To the measure that a person is rooted in their identity directly relates to the measure in which one can lead with confidence in the face of insecurity."

Word: Confident
Occupation: Barista/Discipleship Training School Leader

Relentless

If you were to describe what it means to be a man in one word, what would it be and why?

"Relentless means to never give up on anything. To pursue endlessly. That is what it means to be relentless."

Word: Relentless
Occupation: UPS Driver

Action

If you were to describe what it means to be a man in one word, what would it be and why?

"In Job 38:3, God tells Job to "Dress for action like a man" in 1 Corinthians 16:13, Paul says to "Act like men". Men act."

Word: Action
Occupation: Web Developer