The Making of a Man: Twelve Essentials for Following Jesus into Manhood

By J. Garrett Kell

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The Making of a Man: Twelve Essentials for Following Jesus into Manhood

By J. Garrett Kell

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Wisdom for Manhood Centered on the Person of Christ 

What makes a man? Our culture praises financial wealth, personal charisma, or physical and emotional toughness. But Christ looks for one supreme attribute alone—conformity to himself. The Making of a Man explores 12 aspects of godly manhood demonstrated by the perfect man, Jesus Christ. 

Through pastoral wisdom and stories of personal struggle, Garrett Kell offers men an honest, warm guide for becoming who God created them to be. Chapter by chapter, Kell reveals how following Jesus transforms every aspect of a man’s life, including work, friendships, money, suffering, and family. As readers “press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 3:14), they will discover the abundant grace the Lord offers to those who pursue him and seek to follow his ways. 

  • A Practical Discipleship Emphasis: Suitable for men seeking biblical advice regarding manhood and the transformative power of following Jesus Christ 
  • Relevant for Young Adults: An ideal resource for high school and college-aged students who want to grow as godly men
  • Explores 12 Aspects of Godly Manhood: Examines how imitating Jesus means emphasizing the importance of Bible reading, prayer, community, work, and more 
  • Offers an Honest Perspective: Author Garrett Kell speaks from his own personal struggles to offer wise, grace-filled pastoral counsel

Author:

J. Garrett Kell

J. Garrett Kell (ThM, Dallas Theological Seminary) is the lead pastor at Del Ray Baptist Church in Alexandria, Virginia. He is the author of numerous books, including Pure in Heart: Sexual Sin and the Promises of God. He also cohosts Counseling Talk, a podcast dedicated to biblical counseling and pastoral care. He and his wife, Carrie, have seven children.

Product Details

Format: Paperback
Page Count: 232
Size: 5.5 in x 8.5 in
Weight: 10.0 ounces
ISBN-13: 979-8-8749-1300-7
ISBN-UPC: 9798874913007
Published: April 13, 2027

Table of Contents

Introduction
Acknowledgments

Chapter 1: A New Man
Chapter 2: A Godly Man
Chapter 3: A Bible Man
Chapter 4: A Praying Man
Chapter 5: A Church Man
Chapter 6: A Mission Man
Chapter 7: A Family Man
Chapter 8: A Friendship Man
Chapter 9: A Working Man
Chapter 10: A Stewarding Man
Chapter 11: A Suffering Man
Chapter 12: A Heavenly Man