Family Man, Family Leader

by Philip Lancaster

What this country needs is a few good men -- husbands and fathers who are willing to love and lead their households with manly resolve and godly vision. Frankly, the Church needs these men every bit as much as the rest of the country. We are experiencing a national crisis of manhood of epidemic proportions. Absent a revival of fatherhood, we can expect to see an ever-increasing rise in the number of effeminate boys and masculine women, as well as the breakdown of the Christian family as it is defined in Holy Scripture. What we desperately need today are men who will be family men and family leaders. But how? For more than ten years, Philip Lancaster has been instilling hope, and calling fathers to their rightful duties as family prophets, priests, protectors, and providers. He has emerged as one of the most articulate and theologically-sound defenders of the biblical family. Through his magazine Patriarch , Phil has reached thousands with both the vision and the tools necessary for family revival. Now, in his first book, Phil lays -- in simple, easy-to-understand concepts -- the biblical foundation necessary for men to turn their hearts to home and change the world. Family Man, Family Leader first presents the vision of biblical household leadership. Next, it addresses the many practical issues necessary for achieving victory as a man, from learning and acting upon God's priorities, to decision-making as a father, to growing in oneness with your wife, to personal accountability before the Lord and victory over secret sins. Whether you are a veteran visionary father, or a dad just beginning the journey of patriarchy, we hope you find Family Man, Family Leader to be a source of inspiration and practical help.

Genres: Family, Marriage, Parenting, Christian Living, Nonfiction, Christianity, Theology

329 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 2003

Reviews

[Stephanie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I had to do a little chewing and spitting with this one, but overall, the message of this book is one that every Christian man needs to read. If what is prescribed in this book were read and implemented the church would experience a powerful strength and revival. It encourages men to push back against the influence of feminism a boldly lead for Christ in all areas of life. This book is clearly written for me, but it helped me consider what I need to do to help my husband in his leadership role.

[Ian Wilson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a powerful book and addresses one of our "modern" cultures biggest issues ... that of men not playing their "biblical" role in the home!

Though this book is addressed and focused at men, I would also reccomend it to women as it talks about their role in the home as well. The ability for both husband and wife to understand each-others role and "God-given" responsibilities is one of the best ways to "... dwell with them according to knowledge ..." (1Peter 3:7).

Reading this book was an eye opener for me, highly recommended!

[J. Andrew · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic book on a father's role as a "family man." It's a very clear, and simple read, but a good overview as to what roles and responsibilities a father has as a servant leader to his wife and kids. He purposefully emphasizes on the "leader" part of "servant-leader" and gives some helpful instruction on how authority works.

[Jeff Fuller · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great read that explains what a Christian man is supposed to look like and how he is supposed to think and act. I am far less screwed up after reading this book! LOL.