Contact: Josh Hixson, 817-980-1240, jhixson55@gmail.com  

DALLAS, Oct. 21, 2011 /Christian Newswire/ -- In the midst of headlines detailing the latest financial downturn and the weakening of the world's economic integrity, one vital statistic has gone unreported:

Single-parent households are nearly twice as likely to be living in poverty, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Recognizing that a family is financially and emotionally strongest when both a father and mother are present, the Christian Men's Network announced that its biannual Lions Roar 2011 Global Summit -- November 3-5, 2011 in Dallas, Texas -- would focus on encouraging men to become courageous leaders at home and in business.

"Men of integrity make strong families, strong families make strong churches and strong churches transform nations," said Pastor Paul Cole, president of Christian Men's Network, the men's organization founded in 1977 by Edwin Louis Cole, author of the million-selling book Maximized Manhood, now considered a classic.

"Ultimately, the key to reversing the financial crisis starts with men who choose to live their lives with integrity. When men make that courageous choice to lead their families as Christ led the church, things will change for the better," Cole said.

The results from this Summit will be action steps for 86,000 leaders currently connected by CMN in 138 nations. Delegates from over 20 nations will gather for three days with pastors of some of the largest churches in the world who have "majored in men." Influential leaders from numerous men’s movements will lead group discussions, present initiatives and set agendas for international cooperation and strategic results.

Unique to this event, "roundtable" talks led by key leaders will spark dialogue and build fellowship, providing an exchange of ideas especially related to cultural shifts and reaching men for Christ. Delegates will be equipped with tools for successful leadership, building momentum in men’s ministries, growing strong churches and becoming influential culture shapers.

The evening sessions are for men and women. Day sessions are for men only. Special ladies' meetings will be held during the day as well.

For more information visit www.LionsRoar2011.com.

CMN President Paul Louis Cole and many global leaders are available for interviews. For information, please contact Josh Hixson, jhixson55@gmail.com, 817-980-1240.