The all-male Christian group aiming for a revival during the Trump era.


Conservative Christian Men’s Ministry Shifts Toward Partisan Politics A recent gathering of Promise Keepers, a conservative Christian men's ministry, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, marked a shift in the organization's approach towards politics and secular culture. In contrast to its earlier stance that eschewed partisan politics, the event featured high-profile political conservatives like Charlie Kirk, who urged men to recommit to biblical values to "save" the country. The conference also addressed issues such as transgender identities, pandemic lockdowns, and "toxic masculinity." The presence of political figures and the organization's reorientation towards partisan engagement signifies a departure from its original focus on helping men in their marriages and families. The current leadership's emphasis on combating racism has also diminished, as they aim to align more with the political climate of the Trump era. While the organization's founders once aimed to create an inclusive environment for men regardless of their political or religious backgrounds, the newer direction reflects a different approach. The change has sparked a debate on the organization's evolving role in the current landscape of men's ministries and Christian conferences. Amid these shifts, some longtime attendees expressed a sense of nostalgia for the earlier era of Promise Keepers.



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