I had the privilege of attending and speaking at the annual Ironmen Summit, put on by Flint Hills Christian Church in Emporia, KS. Every year has been such a rich encouragement to my heart to bring a group of men and sit together under excellent plenary session sermons and practical break-out sessions that spark excellent conversation for weeks to come. This year was no exception.
You can listen to all of the sessions HERE.
I was honored this year to be a break-out speaker and join the others (Jack Hughes, Rick Goertzen, Craig Bowen, and Rick Holland) for a plenary question and answer session.
My break-out group was a practical session focusing on how to be more thoughtful and practical in shepherding and discipling those in your home. As I promised the men, I have linked to a rough outline of my notes, and a few articles that I have found helpful to stimulate my thinking on being more practical in shepherding our homes. I pray they are helpful to the brothers who attended and any who may be able to make use of them.
Leading and Loving Your Flock at Home, Session Notes, Outline
A FEW HELPFUL ARTICLES
30 Practical Ways for Pastors to Love Their Wives and Families (great for anyone, not just pastors).
God on Marriage, Danny Akin – notes from one of his seminars – good practical material here.
3 Ways to Nourish and Cherish Your Wife – notes from a message from C.J. Mahaney
6 Deadly Enemies of Marriage, Tim Challies
Study Your Wife – see page 29 of this pdf on Biblical Productivity for ways to study your wife so you can practically serve and surprise her.
A FEW HELPFUL BOOKS
The Exemplary Husband, Stuart Scott
When Sinners Say I Do, Dave Harvey
