Men's Rally - Session 3 - Which Stage of Life are You In_
Teachers
Lesson Summary
The class opened with gratitude and a brief introduction to Wayne Jones, whose topic was “planted to learn.” The teacher then shared his favorite book, *Fathered by God* (originally *Wild at Heart*), which outlines six stages of male development: boyhood, cowboy, warrior, lover, king, and sage. He emphasized that these stages are not merely age‑related but are divinely designed transitions that reflect God’s process of growth. Drawing from Scripture, the teacher highlighted that God created Adam as a fully formed adult (Genesis 2:7) yet does not make us “full‑grown” instantly; we start as “babes in Christ” (1 Peter 2:2) and are commanded to grow (2 Peter 3:18). He illustrated this principle with a personal story about his grandsons, showing that growth can happen organically, but God’s command to mature remains purposeful. The central message was that every man is unfinished, and recognizing our current stage while trusting God’s planting and rooting enables us to move confidently into the next phase of spiritual and personal development.
Key Scriptures
But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and forever. Amen.