Fabarez - Raising men, not boys: shepherding your sons to be men of God

Christians understand that God created human beings as male and femalefor His glory and for our good. The differences between the sexes are not matters of evolutionary accident, but are clear indications of Gods sublime and perfect design for human happiness. Yet in our age, confusing cultural signals have led many boys and young men to be uncertain and unaware of their masculinity and proper role in the home and in society. This brave new book by Mike Fabarez is a faithful guide for parents who want to raise their young boys to become true men. Full of Scripture-informed wisdom, this is a message parents and young boys need to hear. May God make us faithful as we seek to lead our boys to become true Christian men.

R. ALBERT MOHLER JR.

President of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

Raising Men, Not Boys is an absolutely brilliant look at specifics relevant to boys of all ages and the most complete book about raising boys Ive read. If your son is an infant, read it now. If he is older, read it now. Read sections out loud to him so he understands himself and why youre making the decisions you are. Underline sections, fold over page corners, and remember to come back to it again and again as your boys experience more of life. Moms should absolutely read this. Differences between boys and girls are very real! Dads should read it, too, of course. Your sons will become men motivated to live for God and equipped to glorify Him if you read, believe, and put into practice just the truths from . Mike Fabarezs explanation of the elements of the gospel and whats relevant for spiritual growth and wellness is the best Ive read. This chapter is worth the entire price of the book. Read it all, though. Youll be glad you did.

KATHY KOCH

Founder/president of Celebrate Kids, Inc.

Author of 8 Great Smarts and Screens and Teens

In this marvelous handbook, veteran pastor and experienced father Mike Fabarez provides a deeply probing discussion of various areas every Christian parent of sons should consider in their raising of those boys to become the men God wants them to be. Pastor Fabarez has thought through this subject carefully and includes so many valuable, crucial, and insightful reflections on areas responsible Christian parents would be wise to implement. Let me put it simply: Raising sons? Get this book! Youll be so grateful that you did.

BRUCE A. WARE

Professor of Christian Theology, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; author of Big Truths for Young Hearts

You can tell a lot about a man by the children he raises. Fabarezs sons tell a definitive story about an intentional father. Turning boys into men doesnt happen by accident. This character comes about by the shepherding of a devoted father. Others now have the chance to learn from him in Raising Men, Not Boys. Read this volume and join the ranks of intentional fathers.

DAN DUMAS

Overseer of the State of Kentuckys Adoption and Foster Care System

Coauthor of A Guide to Biblical Manhood

As a father trying to shepherd my son into a man, I am thankful for this helpful resource from Mike Fabarez. He tackles hard issues with balance and precision while continually casting a vision for what godly parenting looks like. Every parent of boys needs to read this book.

THOMAS WHITE

President of Cedarville University

Wed never consider building a house without a set of blueprints. Yet every day many of us are building families without a blueprinta vision of what were working towards. This book is your blueprint for raising the next generation of men. Read it, soak in the truth, and lead your son intentionally.

JILL SAVAGE

Author of No More Perfect Kids and No More Perfect Marriages

No doubt youve heard the stories of teen boys who skip class to play video games, or live with mom and dad as adults. Why arent more boys maturing successfully into men? This book will help you raise your son intentionally and biblically, with hope and a game plan.

ARLENE PELLICANE

Speaker and author of Parents Rising and Growing Up Social

Boys will be boys, but at some point they must be turned into men, godly men. In this book, Mike Fabarez provides a toolbox of biblical principles and patterns that will help todays parent to shape a generation of young men who embrace their masculinity, God-given calling, and need to follow the man Christ Jesus. Read this book, and I pray that God will use it to help you raise a Peter not a Peter Pan.

PHILIP DE COURCY

Pastor of Kindred Community Church

Teacher on the daily radio program Know the Truth

Raising sons to be strong, godly men is hard work. Mike Fabarez explains why this work is essential and how to do it well to the glory of God. Fathers, read this book!

H. B. CHARLES JR.

Shiloh Metropolitan Baptist Church

2017 by
MIKE FABAREZ

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Edited by Jim Vincent
Interior design: Ragont Design
Cover design: Evangela BeSharpCreative LLC
Author photo: Luke Melrose

Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Names: Fabarez, Michael, 1964- author.

Title: Raising men, not boys : shepherding your sons to be men of God / Mike Fabarez.

Description: Chicago, IL : Moody Publishers, [2017] | Includes bibliographical references.

Identifiers: LCCN 2017021250 (print) | LCCN 2017032219 (ebook) | ISBN 9780802495679 | ISBN 9780802416575

Subjects: LCSH: Parents--Religious life. | Parent and child--Religious aspects--Christianity. | Parenting--Religious aspects--Christianity. | Child rearing--Religious aspects--Christianity. | Men (Christian theology) | Boys--Religious life.

Classification: LCC BV4529 (ebook) | LCC BV4529 .F24 2017 (print) | DDC 248.8/45--dc23

LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2017021250

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