Point Man: How a Man Can Lead His Family by Steve Farrar

Welcome to our upcoming leadership class, running from July to August 2004. This class will focus on exploring and understanding the book "Point Man: How a Man Can Lead His Family." Over eight comprehensive sessions, we will delve into the principles and insights offered in this influential book, tailoring them to the context of spiritual leadership, particularly for fellowship group leaders and ministry leaders.

"Point Man" provides a compelling framework for leadership within the family context, emphasizing the roles of guidance, protection, and spiritual nurturing. This framework is incredibly relevant to those in spiritual leadership, as it echoes Jesus' approach to working intimately with people, developing them with skills necessary for ministry and discipleship. The book offers valuable lessons on leading by example, making wise choices, and building a legacy of faith – principles that can be applied to leading a family as well as a spiritual community.

Each week, we will gather to discuss different sections of the book, drawing parallels between its teachings and the mentorship style of Jesus. Our discussions will cover:

  • Reflection: Sharing personal insights on Jesus' focus on individual mentorship over mass outreach, based on our last study.

  • Personal Application: Discussing how we are applying the principle of personal mentorship in our lives and ministries.

  • Challenges: Identifying the difficulties in focusing on a few individuals for mentorship, as Jesus did, and exploring solutions.

  • Action Steps: Determining actionable steps to enhance our mentorship approach, inspired by the lessons from "Point Man."

  • Progress Evaluation: Reflecting on our advancements and changes based on our previous commitments to personal mentorship.

  • Growth and Encouragement: Sharing areas where we have observed significant growth in mentorship and personal outreach.

  • Prayer and Aspirations: Sharing our prayers and aspirations related to our mentorship efforts, seeking divine guidance for deeper impact.

This class promises to be an enriching journey, merging the practical wisdom of "Point Man" with the spiritual insights from Jesus' teachings, enhancing our leadership and mentorship capabilities in both our personal and ministry lives.

  • Week 1: Foundations of Leadership

    Focus on the role of the man as a leader in the family, understanding the importance of guiding and protecting, and the challenge of fatherhood, especially in saving and nurturing boys.

  • Week 2: The Essence of Manhood

    Explore what it means to be a 'real man', delving into traits, responsibilities, and societal expectations.

  • Week 3: Commitment in Relationships

    Discuss the importance of fidelity, respect, and love in maintaining a strong, monogamous relationship.

  • Week 4: Addressing Men's Emotional Health

    Examine the emotional struggles men face, such as anorexia and bulimia, and how these impact their roles in the family.

  • Week 5: Partnership in Marriage

    Analyze the dynamics of marital partnership, emphasizing teamwork, communication, and mutual support between husband and wife.

  • Week 6: Gender Roles and Marriage

    Explore traditional gender roles and their relevance in contemporary marriage, discussing how these roles can be healthily integrated into modern family life.

  • Week 7: Parenting Sons and Daughters

    Delve into strategies for raising sons and daughters, focusing on instilling masculinity in boys and femininity in girls, along with the challenges of protecting and educating girls.

  • Week 8: Difficult Conversations and Legacy Building

    Conclude with guidance on how to have challenging discussions with children and the concept of leaving a lasting, positive legacy through family values and traditions.

Key questions for discussions.

Reflection and Key Takeaways

Personal Application: How are you implementing the principles from this book in your own life and ministry?

Challenges: Where did you feel most challenged by the content of this book?

Growth: In what areas do you believe this book has helped, or can help, you grow?

Prayer and Aspirations: What are you praying for in relation to this subject, and where would you like to see God profoundly move in your ministry efforts?