How to Lead Your Family
A Guide for Men Wanting to Be More
The Good News? You’d die for your wife and kids.
The Bad News? That’s the easy part.
Becoming a godly husband and father isn’t about one heroic moment—it’s about showing up, every single day. For men looking to lead with strength and humility, How to Lead Your Family: A Guide for Men Wanting to Be More offers a clear, biblical roadmap rooted in the life of Jesus Christ.
This short, no-nonsense guide equips you with practical tools and Christ-centered encouragement for the daily grind of Christian family leadership. Joel Beeke speaks directly to men pursuing biblical manhood — challenging them to step up to God’s calling—while reminding them to rest in the finished work of Christ alone.
Whether you're looking for Christian books for men, seeking guidance on how to be a godly Dad, or shopping for the perfect Father’s Day gift, this book delivers timeless truth in a short, accessible format. Straightforward and grounded in Scripture, it’s a powerful resource for those who want to embrace Christian leadership in the home and raise their families with purpose and grace.
- Opening Credits
- Introduction
- Chapter 1: A Prophet in the Home
- Chapter 2: A Priest in the Home
- Chapter 3: A King in the Home
- Conclusion
- Closing Credits
Joel R. Beeke
Dr. Joel R. Beeke serves as a minister at the Heritage Reformed Congregation located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He also holds the positions of editor for the Puritan Reformed Journal and the Banner of Sovereign Grace Truth. In addition, Dr. Beeke is the editorial director for Reformation Heritage Books, the president of Inheritance Publishers, and the vice-president of the Dutch Reformed Translation Society.
Perhaps best-known of Dr. Beeke’s esteemed academic positions, however, is with Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, where he served the Body of Christ from the school’s founding in 1995 through 2023, when he then moved to the position of Chancellor, as well as teaching Systematic Theology and Homiletics as a beloved professor.
An expert on the Puritans, Joel Beeke was honored with a Fetschrift entitled Puritan Piety: Writings in Honor of Joel R. Beeke.