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A proven resource by Dr. John Tolson and Larry Kreider provides a process for applying wellness-centered, Biblical principles that revolutionize a man's personal life.
The book, The Four Priorities: Life is Too Short to Get It Wrong, confronts life's voids, challenges and demonstrates how to "get it right" through a personal, progressive commitment to Christ, self-valuation, relationship building and community connections. The new book hopes to bring direction and focus to thousands of churches and millions of believers across the United States. Exponential multiplication is the outcome of The Four Priorities.
What's Inside?
The Four Priorities uses a creative mix of real-world case studies and scriptural analogies to identify with readers. It measures your "got right" factor and forces the answers to tough questions, such as "Have you left an imprint on the lives of people and your community?" It then presents a pathway to achieving the following four priorities which characterize a successful, balanced way of life.
- Priority 1: A personal, progressive commitment to Jesus Christ
- Priority 2: A personal, progressive commitment to yourself
- Priority 3: A personal, progressive commitment to relationships
- Priority 4: A personal, progressive commitment to the work of Christ in the world
Suggested Timelines and Uses
As the authors take readers through these four categories of life, they provide hands-on tools at the end of each chapter, such as a list of "Daily Reflection Questions" that can be used for individual reading or leading a small group.
There are 40 chapters with 40 topics/outlines that are designed to be read and worked through in a small group. The authors intend for those who complete the material to be equipped with the Christ-centered outlook on life so that they can make the greatest impact on their family, community and the world. There have been 250 men throughout Palm Beach County that have completed The Gathering's 24 week schedule. Each Priority is discussed in six-week sessions. Contact Bob Schuemann, 561-622-4913, about beginning a group in your church or workplace.
Testimonies
“Jesus commanded Christians to make disciples. We know that when husbands and dads become Christ-followers, their families are likely to follow suit. The Four Priorities are a great tool to make disciples of men. As a Pastor, I am grateful for this outstanding resource."
Jimmy Scroggins, Senior Pastor, First Baptist Church-West Palm Beach
“It’s been my experience in 35 years of ministry to find that most men have a plan for their livelihood – how to make a living! But when it comes to how to live, especially with their families and God, they seem to be directionally challenged! The Four Priorities is a non-threatening way to provide a compass so that they may find renewal in their lives and with their family, God and others.” Rainer Richter, Senior Pastor, St. Peter’s United Methodist-Wellington
Four Priorities provided a focus to develop and to broden my faith. it is a challenge to attend every session, but it was one of the most rewarding "sacrifices" in my life-don;t misss a class! Brooks Ricca
Four Priorities was an environment in which one can meet men with common values and share your personal challenges in a comfortable setting. In Four Priorities you learn that other christian men have similar difficult problems and that it is OK to say: "I need help." George Gall
I definitely enjoyed the class, its content and new friendships. H.W. "Hank" Massey
The Goals and Objectives with this Book?
Originally created in 2003 by Tolson and Kreider, The Four Priorities was used as a study curriculum for The Gathering, a national men's outreach ministry and community service organization Tolson founded in 1978. The authors have adapted the material into its current workbook style with the objective of teaching the principles on how to become a person of high impact. The goal is for the book to be used in seminars, churches and small groups in 25 cities within the next decade.
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