The Measure of a Young Man: Become the Man God Wants You to Be
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
- Title : The Measure of a Young Man: Become the Man God Wants You to Be
- Authors:
- Getz, Gene A.
- Getz, Kenton
- Publisher: Revell
- Publication Date: 2011
- ISBN: 9781441225146
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.