Book: Family Shepherds: Calling and Equipping Men to Lead Their Homes

Author: Voddie Baucham Jr. // Publisher: Crossway (2011)

There is no greater call in the world for a man who is married and has kids than to shepherd his or her family.  This takes precedence over shepherding even God's church. If one cannot even shepherd and lead his family like Jesus has intended, then there is no reason why the man should lead God's family.  This is why even an elder must be one who manages his own household well.  

Baucham does a great job at simply laying out what the role of a man is in regards to his wife and spouse.  Founded in the Biblical view of the family is where it all begins.  For this reason alone, this book should be a must read for all men in the church, even those without a family.  

Men who are men and not boys is a huge need in today’s church.  This book is a great way to begin to reshape our view of men who can actually be men and pastor their home.  This book should be a must read for all men.  Biblically based, practically challenging, and Christ honoring are just three reasons why I’d recommend this book.

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