New Book What Is a Man? by Dennis J. Cummins Confronts the Masculinity Crisis in America

Dariel Cummins
Mar 5
1 min read

Pastor and leadership author Dennis J. Cummins has released a new book titled What Is a Man?, addressing what he describes as a growing cultural crisis surrounding male identity and responsibility.

At a time when masculinity is widely debated and often misunderstood, Cummins presents a framework centered on discipline, responsibility, courage, and character, offering a principled vision of manhood rooted in leadership and self-governance.

Cummins argues that the challenge facing men today goes deeper than cultural debates and instead reflects a loss of clarity about identity and purpose.

“Masculinity isn’t toxic. Passivity is,” Cummins said.

In What Is a Man?, Cummins explores the tension between strength and maturity, authority and control, and leadership and humility. The book addresses issues such as fatherlessness, leadership passivity, and instability affecting families and communities.

Alongside the book, Cummins is launching a six-session video teaching series and companion workbook designed for churches, men’s ministries, and leadership groups. The curriculum provides a structured framework for teaching biblical manhood and leadership development.

The teaching series is designed to be used in multiple ministry contexts, including:

Six-week men’s discipleship studies
Leadership development groups
Small-group Bible studies
Men’s conferences and church events

Drawing from decades of leadership experience in ministry and nonprofit work, Cummins emphasizes that strong families and healthy communities begin with men who are willing to carry responsibility and lead with humility.

What Is a Man? is available in paperback and digital formats through Amazon and major online retailers, while the teaching series and workbook are available for churches and ministry leaders.