Point Man, Revised and Updated

Zusatztext Point Man is a go-to resource for leading your family faithfully and well in the midst of an antagonistic culture. Steve Farrar calls on men not to simply do better but to be better. Jam-packed with biblical direction and leadership strategies, this battle guide will equip you to lead your family to victory. Dr. Tony Evans, president of the Urban Alternative and senior pastor of Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship Steve Farrar is a once-in-a-generation figure. His longevity as a truth-telling voice in a lie-believing world makes him uniquely trustworthy. Point Man is his signature work. Compressed on every page of this book you will find a hopeful, straight-shooting, tell-it-like-it-is, no double-talk prescription for men who are tired of reading spiritual pabulum. Steve will challenge and inspire you with the fervor of a prophet, the wisdom of a reformer, and the passion of someone who really cares. Patrick Morley, bestselling author, Bible teacher, and founder of Man in the Mirror Point Man is one of the most valuable books you will ever read. It had a huge impact on me decades ago and continues to today. Steve Farrar is a great, no-nonsense Bible teacher for whom I have the highest respect. Ken Harrison, chairman of Promise Keepers and CEO of WaterStone Point Man has rightly risen to the status of a classic. Like Caleb before him, Steve Farrar's strength, seasoned by decades of spiritual battle, is more acute and battle ready than ever before. The appendix is worth the price of the book. And chapter 5 will blow your mindin a good way! Steve was a straight shooter back when. Still is. Fearless. Full of truth. Walks the talk. So strap in, rework your biblical masculine energy with Steve, and take the point. Stu Weber, pastor and author Informationen zum Autor Steve Farrar was the author of numerous books for men, including Point Man, Finishing Strong, Battle Ready, and King Me. The founder and chairman of Men's Leadership Ministries, he held a master's degree from Western Seminary in Portland, Oregon, and an earned doctorate from Dallas Theological Seminary. He and his wife, Mary, raised three children in suburban Dallas, Texas. Steve Farrar died in 2022. Klappentext The classic guide to becoming the spiritual leader your family needs--now revised and updated with new content and new chapters to help you navigate the complexities of today's culture. The world has changed dramatically since 1990, when the first edition of Point Man hit the shelves and went on to sell more than half a million copies. Now, many Christian men feel like they are living on a different planet. This updated edition of the classic book provides powerful inspiration, clear scriptural direction, and contemporary examples to equip you to take your God-given position on the front lines in the battle for your family's health and survival. Point Man is your trustworthy guide as you lead your loved ones in various seasons of marriage and parenting, stand strong in times of personal temptation, and help your family forge a strong faith in the midst of a corrupt culture. Leseprobe 1 Point Man on Patrol It is harder to lead a family than to rule a nation. ­Chinese proverb Albert Einstein was invited to speak at a banquet held in his honor at Swarthmore College. Hundreds of people from all over the country crowded an auditorium to hear what he had to say. When it was time for him to speak, he stood up and told the astonished audience, Ladies and gentlemen, I am very sorry, but I have nothing to say. And he sat down. A few seconds later, he stood up again and said, In case I have something to say, I will come back and say it. Six months later, he wired the president of the college with the message:...

“Point Man is a go-to resource for leading your family faithfully and well in the midst of an antagonistic culture. Steve Farrar calls on men not to simply do better but to be better. Jam-packed with biblical direction and leadership strategies, this battle guide will equip you to lead your family to victory.”—Dr. Tony Evans, president of the Urban Alternative and senior pastor of Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship

“Steve Farrar is a once-in-a-generation figure. His longevity as a truth-telling voice in a lie-believing world makes him uniquely trustworthy. Point Man is his signature work. Compressed on every page of this book you will find a hopeful, straight-shooting, tell-it-like-it-is, no double-talk prescription for men who are tired of reading spiritual pabulum. Steve will challenge and inspire you with the fervor of a prophet, the wisdom of a reformer, and the passion of someone who really cares.”—Patrick Morley, bestselling author, Bible teacher, and founder of Man in the Mirror

“Point Man is one of the most valuable books you will ever read. It had a huge impact on me decades ago and continues to today. Steve Farrar is a great, no-nonsense Bible teacher for whom I have the highest respect.”—Ken Harrison, chairman of Promise Keepers and CEO of WaterStone

“Point Man has rightly risen to the status of a classic. Like Caleb before him, Steve Farrar’s strength, seasoned by decades of spiritual battle, is more acute and battle ready than ever before. The appendix is worth the price of the book. And chapter 5 will blow your mind—in a good way! Steve was a straight shooter back when. Still is. Fearless. Full of truth. Walks the talk. So strap in, rework your biblical masculine energy with Steve, and take the point.”—Stu Weber, pastor and author

Autorentext

Steve Farrar was the author of numerous books for men, including Point Man, Finishing Strong, Battle Ready, and King Me. The founder and chairman of Men’s Leadership Ministries, he held a master’s degree from Western Seminary in Portland, Oregon, and an earned doctorate from Dallas Theological Seminary. He and his wife, Mary, raised three children in suburban Dallas, Texas. Steve Farrar died in 2022.

Klappentext

The classic guide to becoming the spiritual leader your family needs--now revised and updated with new content and new chapters to help you navigate the complexities of today's culture.

The world has changed dramatically since 1990, when the first edition of Point Man hit the shelves and went on to sell more than half a million copies. Now, many Christian men feel like they are living on a different planet. This updated edition of the classic book provides powerful inspiration, clear scriptural direction, and contemporary examples to equip you to take your God-given position on the front lines in the battle for your family's health and survival. Point Man is your trustworthy guide as you lead your loved ones in various seasons of marriage and parenting, stand strong in times of personal temptation, and help your family forge a strong faith in the midst of a corrupt culture.

Zusammenfassung
The bestselling guide for Christian men who want to lead their families well is now revised and updated to help fathers and husbands navigate the complexities of today’s challenges.

Most men want to be strong spiritual leaders of their families. They just don’t know how because they’ve never seen it modeled.

That’s why Steve Farrar wrote Point Man thirty years ago. With more than half a million copies sold, it’s the go-to resource for how to faithfully lead and love your family, walk boldly through challenging seasons of marriage and parenting, stand firm against personal temptation, and forge a faith that shines bright.
 
Yet the war on the family has only intensified since this trusted guide first came out. Whether through entertainment, social media, or legislation, our world seems determined to undermine the traditional family—which means faithful spiritual leadership is needed more th…