Faith that holds when the currents pull.
Men’s Conference on Nov 14-15, at CITAM Karen wasn’t just another gathering. It was a spiritual shipyard. Hammers of truth rang out. Anchors were lowered deep.
Men were reminded that storms don’t sink ships. Drifting without anchors does.
Anchored in Faith – Bishop Calisto Odede
Subtitle: “Faith that believes the incredible and sees the invisible”
Abraham’s faith wasn’t polite optimism. It was stubborn conviction against impossible odds.
- Faith against circumstance: Anchors grip even when the seabed is rough.
- Persistence in prayer: Like the widow who wore down the judge. Anchored faith refuses to quit.
- Resisting conformity: The Just Man shouted not to change the world, but to keep the world from changing him.
Takeaway: Anchored faith is not a vending machine for blessings. It’s a lifeline of conviction and freedom from anxiety.
👉 Bishop Calisto Odede’s full teaching notes are available here.
Five Anchors for the Family Man – Bishop Justus Mugambi
Subtitle: “Strong men, strong families, anchored in God”
Bishop Mugambi reminded us that when families fail, the weight falls on men. Joshua’s declaration, “As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord”, wasn’t dictatorship, but leadership.
- Anchor of Responsibility: Family is a blessing, hence a responsibility. Men are answerable to God.
- Anchor of Presence: Joshua remembered God’s faithfulness and chose to remain anchored in Him daily.
- Anchor of Prayer: Joshua cried for his people; Job prayed for his children. Anchored men intercede.
- Anchor of Trust: Joshua and Caleb silenced the doubters with faith in God’s provision. Anchored men speak hope.
- Anchor of the Word: Joshua 1:8—meditate day and night. Anchored men lead families by Scripture.
Takeaway: Anchored families require anchored men. Strong, courageous, prayerful, and rooted in God’s Word.
👉 Bishop Justus Mugambi’s detailed family teaching notes are available here.
The Anchored Man – Rev. Jotham Munene
Subtitle: “Rooted in fellowship, driven by action”
Rev. Munene shifted the anchor from personal faith to communal fellowship and real-world impact.
- Fellowship beyond kumbaya: Men’s groups must produce solutions. Books donated, solar energy provided, and communities empowered.
- Learning from ants and buffaloes: Ants thrive together. Buffaloes move as one. Lone rangers sink. But, anchored men lift each other.
- Four types of fellowship people: Adders (builders), Subtractors (drainers), Multipliers (catalysts), and Dividers (conflict creators). Anchored men choose wisely.
- Anchored man’s call: Show up, take responsibility, lift up other men, and add value.
Takeaway: Anchored fellowship is about connection that multiplies impact. Men moving together, in step with the Spirit.
👉 Rev. Jotham Munene’s complete fellowship notes can be accessed here.
Panel Discussion – Men’s Mental and Sexual Health
Subtitle: “Anchored in wholeness: mind, body, and soul”
The panelists; Dr. Samuel Waweru (Urologist), Dr. Kilonzo Mutiso (Psychiatrist), and Dr. Wahome Ngari (Obstetrician / Gynaecologist), tackled the often-ignored anchors of health.
- Sexual health realities: Erectile dysfunction, infertility, and pornography’s distortion of intimacy are real challenges men face.
- Mental health stigma: Depression, anxiety, and stress silently erode men’s strength. Anchored men must seek help, not hide.
- Lifestyle anchors: Exercise, diet, and social connectivity matter. Men are lonelier than women. Anchored fellowship heals isolation.
- Marriage and intimacy: Healthy relationships require patience, honesty, and shared responsibility. Anchored men love their wives like Christ loved the church.
Takeaway: Anchored health means refusing to drift into silence. Seeking help, cultivating wholeness, and staying connected.
👉 Full panel discussion notes on men’s health and wholeness can be found here.
Closing Reflection
Anchors don’t make storms disappear. They make ships endure them.
From Abraham’s faith to Rev. Munene’s fellowship, Bishop Mugambi’s family anchors, and the panel’s health wisdom, the message was clear:
Anchored men are not passive. They are persistent, connected, and transformative.
Whether facing broken relationships, financial lean seasons, or cultural pressures. We were reminded to:
- Let God invade our privacy with reckless faith,
- Walk in fellowship that multiplies impact,
- Lead families with courage and prayer, and
- Guard our health with honesty and support.
📚 Further Reading: Insights from Other Conferences
If you enjoyed these reflections from the Men’s Conference, you may also find these past recaps insightful:
- 👉 Day 1 Highlights from ARC Southern Africa – Leadership, worship, and resilience remind us that ministry is a team sport.
- 👉 Day 2 Highlights from ARC Southern Africa – Practical strategies show that when pride falls and leaders rise, the next generation stands ready.
- 👉 Shift Happens: Stories, Scriptures & Stilettos at #EnlargeYourCapacity – Testimony and teaching prove that when women of faith gather, minds are renewed and capacity dangerously expanded.
- 👉 Building a Church Gen Zs Can Call Home: Lessons from Singapore’s Youth Revival – Authenticity and creativity reveal why Gen Zs might be the revival Africa’s churches forgot they were waiting for.
- 👉 Reimagine Church 2024: No Backup Plan, Just God’s Plan A – Innovation and discipleship remind us that when the world spins, the Church must pivot without losing its center.
💬 Comment Prompt
Which anchor do you feel you need most right now? Faith, fellowship, family, or health? Share your reflections below!
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