(Nashville, TN) --David G. Evans, the best-selling author of Healed Without Scars, presents insight, encouragement, and advice for men and the women in their lives in DARE TO BE A MAN: The Truth Every Man Must Know...and Every Woman Needs to Know About Him (G. P. Putnam's Sons; Publication Date: September 20, 2009; ISBN: 978-0-399-15494-2; Price: $23.95/$30.00 CAN).  Through his roles as pastor of one of the largest churches in America, host of the nationally-broadcast television show "Power of Revelation" and the radio show "OnPointe," and sought-after speaker, Evans has built an internationally-renowned ministry.  Now, he addresses one of the most critical issues of contemporary life--what it means to be a real man, and how changing conceptions of manhood have sown confusion and damaged relationships between men and women.
 
As Evans points out, definitions of acceptable masculinity have changed.  Amid evolving cultural and religious expectations, it can be difficult for men and women alike to grasp a consistent definition of manhood.  Is the "real man" the biggest, strongest guy around?  The one with the most money, cars, and possessions?  The man with the most respect?  According to Evans, "Men, we are suffering from an identity crisis!"
 

Evans also writes specifically for women in a special section within each chapter.  He shares man secrets­­­­--"stuff your daddy should have told you"--about their husbands, boyfriends, fathers, brothers, sons, friends, and co-workers.  He writes to women: "Perhaps through painful experience you have learned that a man can be very frail.  Men are sensitive.  We get hurt, but we often won't cry.  No tears may be visible, but we weep inside.  A man's hurts will cause him to be present and absent at the same time.  Our inner scars may be hidden by pretense and denial.  Machismo is the shield of a man's hurts."
 
As the son of a substance-abusing father and a Christian mother, Evans struggled to resolve his own identity as a man.  But he found a blueprint in the Bible - ancient truths about what is right, good, and wholesome concerning relationship, responsibility, fathers, and manhood.  He writes: "Your past doesn't have to shape or define your manhood.  Instead, you will discover that you are fearfully and wonderfully made.  Deep within the heart of every man, beyond the hurts, lies a marvelous destiny designed by a loving Father." 
 
Step by step, Bishop Evans takes men on a journey of self-discovery and self-mastery, according to God's principles.  He dares men to have "a vision and a voice, to lead, submit, obey, commit, forgive, accept consequences, exercise sovereignty, prosper, be disciplined, be vulnerable, be bold."  Along the way, he candidly confronts the tough issues that men face every day in their families, workplaces, and communities, as he instructs men how to learn to be a leader by serving, how to lead without dominating, and how to take authentic authority.
 
Sharing colorful, real-world stories from his own life and his pastoral ministry, Evans also addresses the nitty-gritty problems that men and women encounter in their relationships.  These include learning to speak the same language, understanding the true meaning of submission for both men and women, and finding freedom in responsibility.  At the end of each chapter is a practical checklist that summarizes the lessons of that chapter and outlines the concrete steps that a man must take in order to move forward, change, and mature.
 
The fall leg of an extended book/speaking tour will begin September 28 and is scheduled to visit eight cities before the end of the year, including T.D. Jakes' church The Potter's House in Dallas, Texas.  As a companion to the book, Evans is also releasing PURE LOVE, a CD of love songs by a variety of urban, pop and country artists via his Abundant Harvest recording label (Universal Music Christian Group).  Two radio singles have already been released including "Baby You Got That Something" featuring vocalist Sam Mizell which debuted at #50 on the Mediabase Mainstream AC Chart, and the song "I'll Still Want You" performed by Nash 3 has been released to country radio.
 
For more information, visit www.DavidGEvans.com.
 
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