It was the culmination of a year of hard work for young men & women from all around the Metroplex. They had given it their all; memorizing the Fellowship of the Unashamed” doing their required book work, but most of all…developing their character on a scale that the world is not familiar, all for the Glory of God.
There to honor them was the Mayor of Rowlett, Dr. John Harper, a man of integrity and honor. Dr. Rosbure delivered a proclaimation from Dallas Mayor Tom Leppert and the Dallas City Council proclaiming Dec. 6th, Men of Honor & Ladies of Honor day in Dallas, TX, and over 350 others including Pastors, teachers, leaders, friends, and family. We commissioned over 30 young men in a ceremony paralleling that of a medieval knighting ceremony. We were commissioning young lions! One of our guests, Jack King, who worked with Dr. Cole wrote the following:
“I have had the privilege of commissioning men all over the world, but there is nothing I have enjoyed more than commissioning 37 young men, ten to sixteen years old, last Saturday night at the Men of Honor and Ladies of Honor Banquet with Tony & Melissa Rorie.I believe what Tony Rorie is doing in schools, churches and recreation centers across north Texas is finally the fruition of Edwin Cole's "Timothy Project." Discipling young men with the young men's curriculum.These young men not only learn and live the "Coleisms" but have brought another level of maturity as young men to the place they live and learn daily in school. Yes they state the axiom that "Manhood and Christlikeness are synonymous." But they also declare that "I do right because it's the right thing to do." "If there is no man, I will be that man."How refreshing is it to see young men run to a door to open it for a young lady. Or more refreshing is when they go through the rites of passage and ask God to help them walk a path of sexual pureness. Yet the moment that brought tears to every man and woman's eyes Saturday night was when one young man (boy) ten years old, began to confess how rebellious he had been toward authority including his parents but God had touched and changed his heart. He wept as he shared what God had done and Tony stood there with his arms around him as only a man with the heart of the Father could do, until he regained his composure and finished testifying. There are full grown adult men that cant, don't and won't get in front of people to tell what God has done in their lives. Yet parents came to the microphone to thank Tony and Melissa for their ministry to their sons and daughters.
The Men of Honor and Ladies of Honor is teaching and ministering the character and integrity of God that somehow has been lost to this younger generation.These are the types of ministries that need our support, financially and prayerfully. “
This morning I thanked The Father for allowing me to be a part of such a great ministry that will one day change the world, and to be a part of such a great group of people as yourself. We love you and Thank you! Have a Merry Christmas! Get ready for great things to come in 2009!

L.I.G.H.T…Loyalty, Integrity, Generosity, Honesty, Trustworthiness…These are part of the Ladies of Honor axioms.

50 young ladies attended the Ladies of Honor camp last weekend in Hawkins, TX and on the first night 30 girls “stepped across the line” to receive Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. Kynsie Zakem and Krystal Davis led powerful times of worship.

The camp grew in intensity each day as the girls were challenged to do as the theme of the camp: “Step into the Spotlight” to walk with Christ completely and be a leader for Jesus. The word encourages us to walk in the light as He is in the light (1Jn 1:7).

Some of these girls were from Rockwall, led by Melissa Rorie, Sarah Hogden, Dale Granger, and Tori Hogden, some from Arlington, some from Grand Prairie, Sunnyvale, some from the inner city, some from the newly planted recreation center Honor program headed by Keever & Daylene Sproles, some from our newest group “Iglesia Nueva Vida” headed by David & Angie Morgan.

Most were from broken homes, many without a Dad and you could see brokenness being healed in each life as the Holy Spirit moved. These girls were special. One of the girls wrote this poem at the camp and gave it to me…

Stepping into the spotlight, away from the things of this world, I’ve found a new light that shines so bright. Finally knowing which step to take, no longer in darkness, but seeking God’s face. Patiently waiting, quietly speaking, and being bold.

Sparking a fire, stirring the passion, calling on God and knowing His voice. Pursuing my purpose, sharing the vision… knowing I’m not alone
In the comfort of His presence…no longer speaking, but letting Him speak through me. No longer doubting, but believing. Not just seeing things different, but being different! I no longer want to fit in but stand out…I’m stepping into the Light.

Thank you for being a part of this life-changing ministry.

We Fight in the Shade!

Just returning from a powerful weekend with the Men of Honor in Hawkins, TX. There were over 70 in attendance. Our biggest camp to-date.

High Ropes, leadership activities, hot dogs, what else could you ask for...?

The first night there were 26 Salvations and the front was completely packed as young men repented and recommited their lives to Christ.

The second night we talked about the father's blessing and again, there were lines of fatherless young men longing to receive a Father's blessing. God met them there and lives were made complete.

The final day we encouraged the boys and revealed patterns from God's word that will help them to stay on-fire. We told the boys that as our world grows increasingly dark. as political, economic, and moral upheaval takes place, as the arrows of the enemy whizz about our heads, be like Leonitus, leader of the famous Spartan 300, who, being told that if he did not surrender, the arrows of his enemy would block out the sun, replied....."Then we will fight in the shade!"

In Pursuit

When this generation was born, there were three parties present: The Lord was there to name them according to their purpose. He named them Victorious Warrior, Mighty Deliverer, Faithful Servant, Overcomer, Light in the Darkness. Next their parent or, if they were fortunate, parents, named them: Dalton, Daniel, James, Lauren, Jordan. Then the enemy named them: Drug-Addict, Pornographer, Suicide Victim, AIDS Patient.
This generation will fulfill 2 of those three names in their lifetime.....Which will it be?
36% of this generation woke up this morning without their Dad in the home.
Whoever captures the heart of the next generation will name that generation. Modern marketers have begun their plans long ago. The enemy has begun his plans...to kill, steal, and destroy. These forces will spare no expense to see their plans come to reality.
NEITHER WILL WE! We will spare no expense to see the plans of the Lord come to light in the hearts of young people. They are created in the image of God and bear His image. They are world changers, Kingdom builders, mighty servants of the Kings of Kings!
Join us in our pursuit of the generation. Pray for Men of Honor & Ladies of Honor as we establish life-changing opportunities for young people to Hear the Good News of life through Jesus Christ, see their purpose and potential as world-changers, and stand up in their generation as leaders!

In Pursuit

When this generation was born, there were three parties present: The Lord was there to name them according to their purpose. He named them Victorious Warrior, Mighty Deliverer, Faithful Servant, Overcomer, Light in the Darkness. Next their parent or, if they were fortunate, parents, named them: Dalton, Daniel, James, Lauren, Jordan. Then the enemy named them: Drug-Addict, Pornographer, Suicide Victim, AIDS Patient.

This generation will fulfill 2 of those three names in their lifetime.....Which will it be?

36% of this generation woke up this morning without their Dad in the home.

Whoever captures the heart of the next generation will name that generation. Modern marketers have begun their plans long ago. The enemy has begun his plans...to kill, steal, and destroy. These forces will spare no expense to see their plans come to reality.

NEITHER WILL WE! We will spare no expense to see the plans of the Lord come to light in the hearts of young people. They are created in the image of God and bear His image. They are world changers, Kingdom builders, mighty servants of the Kings of Kings!

Join us in our pursuit of the generation. Pray for Men of Honor & Ladies of Honor as we establish life-changing opportunities for young people to Hear the Good News of life through Jesus Christ, see their purpose and potential as world-changers, and stand up in their generation as leaders!