Here is a book that needs to be read, studied and used to help bring dynamic renewal to your church. It will take you to a very important beginning point that coincides with God's plan as unfolded in the biblical story. Developing godly men who serve as father figures is the key-a scriptural emphasis that never downplays the role of godly women but, in reality, elevates them to their God-ordained role to walk alongside us and help us become the leaders in the church, in our families and in our marriages that we are supposed to be."
My good friend and brother in Christ, Dan Schaffer, has outlined a process-not a program-that is intensely biblical as well as culturally relevant. He shares out of actual experiences serving men-from being one of the founding fathers of Promise Keepers to sharing this process in diverse cultural and ethical settings. His illustrations are powerful and illuminating and in touch with reality. In my opinion, his ecclesiology (his view of the church) is very perceptive and in harmony with the New Testament."
As pastors, we need to listen and learn from a "man in the pew" but also a dynamic leader of men. Be warned however! As a senior pastor particularly, you'll discover that you are the key-again not to a program, but to a process. Please don't let that frighten you. As a senior pastor, many "program oriented" leaders have told me their "programs" won't work without me. I always resisted that pitch! But tell me I'm a key to a biblical process that touches everything the church is about--now that gets my attention! I hope it will get yours too!"
Dr. Gene A. Getz
Pastor Emeritus, Fellowship Bible Church North
President, Center for Church Renewal, Plano, TX
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