Disciplines of a Godly Young Man

Book Description:

Point blank, this is a punchy, no-holds-barred book for young men. Laying out the challenge to be disciplined, godly, and sold-out for Jesus, the authors talk about purity in your thought-life, cultural pressure, and perseverance as a Christian. Let father and son Kent and Carey Hughes help you live a life of integrity and become the man God is calling you to be.

Table of Contents:
Introduction:  1. Discipline is Everything! 2. Discipline for Godliness
Relationships:  3. Discipline of Purity 4. Discipline of Friendship
Soul: 5. Discipline of Mind, I: Refusal 6. Discipline of Mind II: Filling 7. Discipline of Devotion 8. Discipline of Prayer
Character: 9. Discipline of Tongue 10. Discipline of Work 11. Discipline of Perseverance
Ministry: 12. Discipline of Church 13. Discipline of Giving 14. Discipline of Witness 15. Discipline of Ministry
Discipline: 16. Grace of Discipline

Author:

R. Kent Hughes (DMin, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) is senior pastor emeritus of College Church in Wheaton, Illinois where he served as pastor for 27 years. He has authored numerous books for Crossway, including Disciplines of a Godly Man. He is also the series editor and a contributor to the popular Preaching the Word series. Hughes now lives in Washington state with his wife, Barbara, and is the father of four and grandfather of an ever-increasing number of grandchildren.

Carey Hughes (MTh, Moore College, Sydney) is senior pastor of Christ the Redeemer Church in Spokane, Washington, and former Junior High director at College Church in Wheaton.

Endorsements:

"For a book to keep your interest, it's most important that it captures your heart's yearning from the beginning. This book is relevant, theological, culturally astute, and challenging for the serious student. It is a resource for pastors and a tool for discipleship for lay leaders. It is a MUST READ." - Steve Keels, Student Ministries Pastor for 32 years; Next Generation Pastor, Good Shepherd Community Church, Boring, Oregon; author; Truth Quest books

"This is a really uncomfortable book. I can honestly say that I read something troubling on every page. I am therefore so grateful to God for this great aid to the overriding aim of all of our lives: Christlikeness-read it and repent." - Rico Tice, Associate Minister, All Souls Church, London, United Kingdom

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