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About PROVEN MEN Ministries, LTD.

Helping men become PROVEN™ in the area of sexual integrity and living transformed and renewed lives through the power of the Holy Spirit.

History. The first Proven Men small group was held in 1999. In 2001, Proven Men Ministries, Ltd. was formally incorporated as a non-profit charitable organization, and the IRS granted it tax exempt 501(c)(3) status. Proven Men is located in the suburbs of Washington, D.C., and also uses the trade name "1 Way Out of Pornography" to highlight its vision of bringing the hope of healing from pornography, masturbation, fantasy and lust to men desiring to live a holy and PROVEN lives.

Founder. The founder of Proven Men has been freed from a lifelong addiction to masturbation, fantasy and lust. Using his legal training, he prepares resources and manuals designed to foster healing in individuals and prepare leaders for ministering to the struggling. Apart from leading small support groups and training lay leaders, he has been invited to teach pastors in India on the topic of purity and has conducted break-out sessions at men's retreats in the United States.

Responding to a Great Need. The need is great for the message of hope. Over one-half of men struggle with sexual impurity. One recent survey showed that nearly 20% of all people spend an hour a day viewing pornography on the Internet. In addition, the average age for a person to first be exposed to pornography is an alarming 5 years old. In short, an entire generation is fleeing from the pain associated with real relationships and turning to the temporary escape offered by fantasy. Proven Men Ministries is right there helping one man at a time and training organizations to gently restore men who have fallen.

Philosophy: Programs and self-help efforts do not bring about lasting results. In fact, although following rules and setting limits or boundaries may have the appearance of wisdom, they lack any real value in restraining sensual indulgence (see Colossians 2:20-23). The roots which feed and keep sexual impurity alive are pride and selfishness, which must be addressed. A person struggling in these areas changes only when their heart towards God changes. In fact, sexual purity is not a goal to be obtained, but the byproduct of a life centered upon pursuing the Lord with all of your heart. Real intimacy with the Lord is the antidote for the desire to escape into a fantasy world. The PROVEN model for divine intimacy and a complete transformation of heart and mind involves being:

Passionate for God;
Repentant in Spirit;
Open and honest;
Victorious in living;
Eternal in focus; and
Networking with others.

Come join with us! There is a need for men willing to host small support groups. Won't you prayerfully consider becoming a leader? A comprehensive Leader's Guide is available at our bookstore, which details how to form and run a small group. Other ways you can help include prayers and financial support. Your donation expand the reach of this ministry to others. Be a blessing to others by being generous.

“PROVEN Men”, “PROVEN Man” and the “PROVEN” term and acronym are protected trademarks, trade names, service marks, and logos of Proven Men Ministries, Ltd., 16011 Chieftain Ave., Rockville, MD 20855