The Measure of a Young Man: Become the Man God Wants You to Be

The Measure of a Young Man: Become the Man God Wants You to Be

The Measure of a Young Man: Become the Man God Wants You to Be

The Measure of a Young Man: Become the Man God Wants You to Be

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Overview

The bestselling book The Measure of a Man continues to impact millions of men around the world, but it has long been author Gene Getz's dream to bring that message to young men who are still in the process of finding their identities. When his son, Kenton, was in junior high, Gene wrote a series of letters to him based on 1 Timothy 4:12: "Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity." Out of that verse, Gene drew seven principles that he hoped would inspire Kenton to become a young man of faith, strength, and godly purpose.

Gene and his son, who is now a father of five, have teamed up to share these principles with young men and their families. The Measure of a Young Man challenges readers to find their identity in Christ and to set a high standard for themselves in words, in daily living, in loving others, in growing faith, and in sexuality. It also encourages young men to reach out to a network of fathers, grandfathers, youth pastors, and Christian peers who will support their growth to faithful, godly maturity.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780800725174
Publisher: Baker Publishing Group
Publication date: 04/16/2011
Pages: 176
Product dimensions: 8.40(w) x 5.40(h) x 0.50(d)
Age Range: 11 - 13 Years

About the Author

Gene A. Getz is senior pastor at Fellowship Bible Church North in Plano, Texas. After serving as a Bible college and seminary professor, Gene became involved in planting Fellowship Churches. More than 30,000 people currently attend the Dallas churches he has started, while even more Fellowship Churches span the globe. Gene is the author of more than fifty books, including the bestseller The Measure of a Man, the host of the 15-minute daily radio program Renewal, and the director of the Center for Church Renewal. Gene and Elaine Getz reside in Texas.

Kenton Getz is a graduate of Baylor University with a major in finance and accounting. He has been active in ministry from his youth, going on his first mission trip overseas at age fourteen. He has served eleven years full time in church ministry as a youth pastor and later as an administrative pastor. He then felt led to be in the business world where he has unique opportunities to also be a witness for Christ. He now serves as controller for a technology firm in Dallas, Texas. Kenton and his wife, Carla, have five children.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments 11

Foreword Josh McDowell Sean McDowell 13

Introduction: A Letter from Gene 15

Introduction: A Letter from Kenton 17

Unit 1 Discover Who You Are

1 Discovering a New Life 21

2 Praying for Courage 26

3 Overcoming Fear 30

Unit 2 Be an Example

4 Walking Your Talk 37

5 Building a Good Reputation 42

6 Reflecting Christ's Life 47

Unit 3 Watch Your Words

7 Communicating God's Way 57

8 Avoiding Foul Language 63

9 Encouraging One Another 70

Unit 4 Live Life in God's Will

10 Walking Worthy 79

11 Developing Relationships 88

12 Honoring Your Parents 97

Unit 5 Love as Christ Loved

13 Experiencing God's Love 107

14 Practicing Christlike Love 113

15 Loving One Another 121

Unit 6 Develop Your Faith

16 Experiencing Saving Faith 129

17 Developing Believing Faith 135

18 Practicing Living Faith 141

Unit 7 Maintain Moral Purity

19 Discovering God's Moral Standard 153

20 Living by God's Moral Standard 160

21 Understanding the Relationship Between Love and Sex 167

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