Chapter 4: An Introduction to Leading Your Family

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Written By Ryan Wassell

Leadership has always been an important topic to consider, both for Christians and non-Christians. The best leaders, whether they be in business, military, or politics, are able to influence others to accomplish a goal. For ecclesiastical leaders, the goal is to shepherd the flock and advance Christ’s kingdom. For Christian parents, the goal is to have our children know the Lord, trusting and walking with him to bring him glory. But, as Witmer reminds us, “it is easy to be diverted from this fundamental commitment of spiritual vitality and growth in a success-oriented, materialistic culture” (67).

“It is easy to be diverted from this fundamental commitment of spiritual vitality and growth in a success-oriented, materialistic culture.”
— Timothy Z. Witmer

A few questions to consider: 

  1. How well are you communicating the above priorities to your children? 

  2. What are you doing to lead them toward these objectives?

  3. If married, sit down with your spouse and discuss your goals with your family? 

  4. Do they reflect the Lord’s priorities?

Ryan Wassell

"For we do not preach ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Jesus' sake" (2 Cor. 4:5).

A native of Vacaville, California, Ryan was saved by grace at the age of nineteen under the preaching of the gospel. He graduated from Westmont College with a B.A. in Religious Studies, and four years later, he received his Master of Divinity from The Master's Seminary. In 2014, Ryan helped plant Redeeming Grace Church in Denver, Colorado where he currently serves as Lead Pastor.

Ryan enjoys reading and studying theology with a special emphasis on Puritan, Reformed Spirituality. He is married to his lovely wife Jamie. They have four wonderful children, Leighton, Halle, Ryken, and Londyn.

https://www.redeeminggrace.thecalvary.org/ryan-wassell
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