In this confused, chaotic world, men are looking to find a “model man”: a man who possesses the qualities of integrity, purity, pace of life, purpose, a model marriage, model children, and a powerful legacy. In this practical guidebook to manhood, Larry Stockstill describes this “model man” and his journey from “integrity to legacy.” These ten short chapters will give you a new image, a new foundation, a new starting place to rebuild your life into one that many will seek to imitate. Get ready to be coached, challenged, broken, and rebuilt until God can see in you His greatest dream: the godly, long-term, influential, and powerful “model man!”
As a missionary in Africa for two years and a senior pastor for twenty-eight years, Larry Stockstill’s ministry has been global and local. His ministry now involves winning men to Christ (Model Man), planting local churches (Surge) and strengthening character in leaders (Remnant). With six children all in ministry, he and his wife Melanie minister together worldwide strengthening the marriages and families of today’s Christian leaders.
If living a life with integrity matters, Larry Stockstill succinctly outlines what that looks like. Within a small group that I lead in a prison, men with life without parole sentences are breaking down, claiming they never knew how wrong their choices were before they lost their wives, kids, jobs -- everything! They didn't have good models as youngsters to help them make better decisions. Without those models, it is costing all of us because hurting people hurt people. So I would recommend this book to everyone who feels inadequate in any area of life (i.e. relationships, finances, decision-making, time management, setting and keeping priorities, etc.).
This is the book every man needs to read. Every father should buy a copy and do what it says. The advice is spot on. As a pastor I was encouraged, equipped and reminded of the importance of my role as a father and leader.