Family Shepherds

It’s hard to overestimate the importance of the family, and that of fathers in particular. We’ve heard it said, “As the family goes, so goes the nation.” But it can also be said that “as the father goes, so goes the family.” Consequently, Voddie Baucham has set out to teach men how to faithfully shepherd their families.Derived from Baucham’s monthly meetings with men in his church, Family Shepherds calls men to accountability for their God-given responsibilities in their homes. Baucham’s clear style and practical approach will spur men to protect their marriage, raise kingdom-minded children, value the synergy between church and home, and navigate difficult family dynamics.Family Shepherds is a book for any husband or father looking to lead well, and it will serve as an excellent resource for churches looking to equip the men in their congregations.

1. Opening Credits
2. Introduction: Reformation Before Revival
3. Part 1: The Need to Equip Family Shepherds - Gaining a More Biblical View of the Family | Chapter 1: The Bible and the Family's Role in Discipleship
4. Chapter 2: A Three-Pronged Approach to Biblical Discipleship
5. Chapter 3: One Shepherd Journey
6. Part 2: Family Discipleship and Evangelism - Equipping Men to Be Priests and Prophets in Their Homes | Chapter 4: Heralding the Gospel at Home
7. Chapter 5: Catechism and Christian Education
8. Chapter 6: Family Worship
9. Part 3: Marriage Enrichment - Equipping Men to Love Their Wives as Christ Loved the Church | Chapter 7: The Purpose of Marriage
10. Chapter 8: The Primacy of Marriage
11. Chapter 9: Male Headship in the Home
12. Part 4: The Training and Discipline of Children - Equipping Men to Raise Kingdom-Minded Warriors | Chapter 10: Remembering the Fall
13. Chapter 11: Formative Discipline
14. Chapter 12: Corrective Discipline
15. Part 5: Lifestyle Evaluation - Equipping Men to Count the Cost of Family Discipleship | Chapter 13: Church Membership
16. Chapter 14: Our Use of Time
17. Chapter 15: Dual Citizenship
18. A Special Concern: What About Fatherless Families?
19. Closing Credits

Voddie Baucham Jr.

Born and raised in Los Angeles, Voddie Baucham Jr. embarked on his educational journey at New Mexico State University transferring later to Rice University in Texas, where he showcased his athleticism as a tight end in football.

Afterward, Baucham pursued his undergraduate studies at Houston Baptist University, earning a B.A. degree. He continued his academic pursuits by obtaining an M.Div. from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and a D.Min. from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Baucham's thirst for knowledge led him to further post-graduate studies at the prestigious University of Oxford. In 1993, he founded Voddie Baucham Ministries, marking the beginning of his impactful religious work.

As an African-American Calvinist, Voddie brings a powerful biblical perspective to apologetics, as both his esteemed education and his cultural background uniquely qualify him as a voice for scriptural truth crying out in the wilderness of the declining broader Christian worldview.

Intellectual and yet accessible, Voddie Baucham Jr. is a respected theological voice in the realm of the Reformed tradition and beyond. Voddie currently serves the Body of Christ as Dean of Theology at African Christian University in Lusaka, Zambia.