Temptation is something all Christians struggle with. Men’s Katoomba Convention (mkc) 2011 will seek to equip men with the skills to assist them in resisting the temptations of the world.

The annual conference will be held on three consecutive weekends starting this Friday (February 18). Each weekend, nearly 2000 men from across the country will be taught from the Bible as well as given the opportunity to attend practical workshops.

“It’s a brilliant weekend to kick off men’s ministry for the year,” said mkc Chairman, Luke Tattersall. “It get’s the men’s ministry program off the ground and it’s a great environment to get guys thinking christianly.”

One of the aspects of mkc is ‘Tin Shed Time’ which offers men an opportunity to hear some practical advice on different temptations.

“Tin Shed Time will give guys the option of exploring sexual temptation, greed and alcohol,” Mr Tattersall said. “These are three things that all guys face no matter what stage of life they’re at.”

Speakers at mkc this year include Englishman Justin Mote and David Cook.

For Mr Cook, the convention comes just weeks after he announced his retirement as principal of Sydney Missionary and Bible College (SMBC). Mr Cook steps down at the end of the year after 25 years in the role. Since 1986 SMBC has grown extensively; it now offers a number of externally accredited courses, a large faculty, twin campuses and an ever growing student body.

Both speakers will be tackling temptation but also the forgiveness from sin that is offered through Jesus Christ.

“We don’t want to make men feel guilty,” Mr Tattersall said. “There is forgiveness for all. We want guys to leave mkc feeling challenged by what the Bible says. We also want to give them some immensely practical resources and ideas they can use in their own lives and in the life of their church.”