Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What gives with the name? Are you really
depressed? If so why?
A: The name comes from a nickname given the group by one member's
wife when the book club was studying a book called "Spiritual
Depression".
Q: Where are you located?
A: Most of our members live in and around Carbondale, IL. Likewise most
of our gatherings occur in Carbondale, though several other Southern
Illinois communities are represented by our members.
Q: Are women welcome at your meetings?
A: Because of the nature of the book study/prayer time women have not
historically been part of that portion of our meetings. Men often share
very personal issues during the prayer time. However, women (often
wives, children or girlfriends of members) have participated in the
fellowship portion following the book study. Additionally, members and
their wives have regular gatherings and activities; picnics, holiday
parties, etc.
Q: What kinds of books have you studied?
A: Because the central characteristic of most of the members is their
faith in Jesus Christ, most of the books read have been on faith-related
topics, though books on science, social issues, history and other topics
have been read and discussed. Also from time to time the group will
attend a concert, speaker presentation or invite a special speaker to
the group.
For is a list of the books/activities of the group since its
inception click here
Q: So what church are you a part of?
A: The Depressed Men group is not a program or ministry of any
particular church or denomination. Members cover a cross-section of
church affiliations including some that don't attend church at all.
Everyone is welcome.
The members are about as diverse as a group can be. There are educators, students, engineers, pastors, auto mechanics, business
owners, musicians, and many other professional types represented - from
college age up to those in their 50's & 60's.
More to come ...
Send questions to: info@thedepressedmen.org