Edwin Louis Cole

Edwin Louis Cole (1927–2002) was an American Christian author and speaker best known for founding the Christian Men’s Network (CMN), an organization focused on men’s discipleship and leadership. Through CMN he promoted teaching on Christian masculinity, character, and spiritual growth, addressing audiences in churches and conferences. Cole wrote widely on these themes, and his best-known book, *Maximized Manhood*, became a prominent title in evangelical men’s ministry. He also produced other resources aimed at encouraging men to pursue responsibility, integrity, and faith in everyday life. Cole’s work helped shape late-20th-century Christian men’s movements in the United States and beyond.