A Revolutionary Biblically-based System
For Father Development and Disciple-Making
Primary Resources
The Family Shepherd
Guiding, Serving, and Protecting Your Flock
- Purpose: Establishes the biblical “why” of fatherhood and presents the Gospel
- Key Message: You’re not just a dad—you’re called by God to be a shepherd, and that calling begins with knowing the Good Shepherd
- Use Case: Pre-workshop reading, sermon series foundation, or evangelistic tool for unchurched fathers
- Unique Contribution: Deep theological grounding in the shepherding metaphor; addresses modern valleys (pornography, self-harm, technology); provides framework for understanding a father’s four essential roles; presents Christ as the foundation for everything
Available in Paperback and Kindle versions.
Fathering Strong
God’s Blueprint for Leading Your Family
- Purpose: Provides the comprehensive “how” of intentional fatherhood rooted in relationship with Christ
- Key Message: Strong fatherhood is built on four virtues of courage, fortitude, faith and love and applied across six foundational areas of physical and spiritual health, financial and emotional wealth, marriage relationship and connection with children.
- Use Case: Primary textbook for 12-week classes
- Unique Contribution: 120+ real father stories; SMART goal framework; integration of physical, spiritual, emotional, financial, relational health; Gospel-centered approach to transformation
Additional Resources
Father Love
The Powerful Resource Every Child Needs
Purpose: Establishes a deep theological understanding of agape love as the foundation for biblical fatherhood
Structure: 13-week study with a comprehensive discussion guide
Key Features: Explores all sixteen characteristics of love from 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 applied specifically to fatherhood and addresses modern challenges: father wounds, spiritual warfare, systemic barriers
Use Case: Curriculum for church-based fatherhood small groups, men’s ministry study, individual enrichment for fathers seeking to develop Christ-like love, or follow-up resource
Purchase Book – $4 off retail
Fathering Strong
Fatherhood Awakening and 30-Day Journal
Purpose: Launches daily spiritual discipline immediately after classes, deepening new believers’ faith
Structure: 7-day preparation + 30-day devotional journey
Key Features: Vision statement development, self-assessment, SMART goal creation, daily Scripture/reflection/action/prayer, discipleship foundations
Use Case: Bridge from classes to sustainable daily practice; new believer growth tool
Fathering Strong
A 90-Day Devotional
Purpose: Deepens each of the four virtues over an extended period, establishing spiritual disciplines
Structure: 22-23 days per virtue (Courage, Fortitude, Faith, Love)
Key Features: Daily challenges (from Day 35), Fathering Strong Insights, progressive depth, disciple-making principles
Use Case: Continuation after 30-day devotional or standalone resource for men’s groups
A Father's Heart
A Bible Study Through Proverbs
Purpose: Grounds fatherhood in timeless biblical wisdom, teaching new believers how to study Scripture
Structure: 6-week study with comprehensive worksheets
Topics: Foundation, power of words, discipline, character, foolishness, work ethic
Use Case: Small group study, Sunday school class, individual enrichment, or new believer Bible study
Phase 3: On-going Growth & Support
Marriage Enrichment
Recognizing that strong marriages provide the foundation for effective fatherhood, the ministry partners with Encompass Connection Center to offer comprehensive marriage enrichment opportunities addressing the unique challenges couples face while raising children.
Community Outreach
The ministry equips and deploys fathers to reach unchurched men in their communities, creating clear pathways from community engagement to church involvement and discipleship.
Urban Light Ministries Partnership
Urban Light Ministries provides comprehensive, personalized support through in-person community, mentoring relationships, crisis intervention, and ongoing consultation from ministry founders.