What makes for a great dad, and why is it important? First, it is important because our family is the most important part of our world, and as the dad goes, so goes the family. Second, it is important because the kind of father we have, or had, shapes who we are. Third, it is important to us at Integrity Church because we have a call to strengthen fathers and families. Great dads are important. Great dads know how to lead their family well.
Jesus had a lot to say about leadership. Among other things, he said that leadership is not what the world thinks it is. The world thinks leadership is lording it over everybody else for the sake of perks and privileges. Jesus said true leadership is actually sacrifice and service. Families need the father to lead. They need the father to be clear about what kind of family they are and where they are headed. Families need the father to lead, and Jesus, the Son of Man who came not to be served but to serve, showed what leadership looked like.
In our sermon this Sunday we will talk about how to lead your family well.