The Expeditionary Man: The Adventure a Man Wants, the Leader His Family Needs

I would highly encourage every christian dad to read this book. Many of us lose perspective along the way about what it truly means to be a husband and a father. Rich's book challenges us to re-think career, hobbies, and even ministries in light of the greatest priority and adventure God has placed before us - our family. Rich's writing style is rich in metaphors and stories that most men will be able to immediately relate to. I loved his use of movie quotes throughout his writing. Yet the most significant and appealing aspect of Wagner's book is that he writes from his own experience. A timely, refreshing and bold challenge for 21st century christian dads. Highly Recommended.

Looking for adventure at work, in the military, church, sports, in the mission field, on the slopes of Mt. Everest, men eagerly test and refine their abilities and God given talents. Spending countless hours in planning and strategizing, to teach, motivate, discipline, protect and reward those under their care. Prepared at a moments notice to go anywhere and everywhere in their quest to meet the challenge of leadership. In The Expeditionary Man, Rich Wagner uses his own real life experience and those of other Christian men and writers to reveal that risk and adventure and perhaps life's greatest rewards may be found where we least expect them. Abandoning the traditional view of a life built on balance, routine and obligation, Rich's writing redefines the role for men, especially fathers with children at home. Focusing on the biblical based priorities of a man's role, Rich unveils where God's work for a man begins, leading to an entirely new adventure filled life of countless challenges, wonders and excitement. Spend less time being the bread winner, limit time with church or say no to the next mission trip is not something men, especially Christian men are accustomed to hearing. Which is the very reason this book should be on every man's must read list.

Rich Wagner has written an outstanding book, especially for young families with children in the home. His approach includes his own example of how a man must arrange his life so that the really important things come first. He takes us from the corporate world where a man's common sense prevails, to a faith centered family life in time for him to help his wife home school his sons. He brings his own eternal perspective to that classroom and his life. Rich recognizes that men are created with an adventurous spirit which has it's place but can get in the way as a Christian father sets his priorities. The book is well referenced to scripture and other writers, including C.S.Lewis and Oswald Chambers.

Expeditionary Man is an invaluable message. It's a very Biblical message, but not one that is likely to be heard in many churches. I like the use of metaphors. Makes it easy to comprehend and yet it stays with you. Really, the book is revolutionary and yet it brings rest to a weary father's soul. This book must be read and discussed by every father who is wanting to raise children who will follow in our faith footsteps.

The Expeditionary Man: The Adventure a Man Wants, the Leader His Family Needs Having lived more than seven decades, upon finishing this book, I am wishing it had been there those 5 decades ago when I was attempting to learn what God expected of me as a Christian man. I had no observable men in my life to follow or imitate. I have read most all the "manly" books over the years to assist my understanding of the matter of what God expects of a man giving his life to Christ. I have been the "Man in the Mirror" and wished to be the "warrior in the mountains," but Rich Wagner has expressed the biblical basis for us to seek and live the Christian life, I believe, as God wants all men to do. Our legacy will indicate just how well we accomplish this in that there will be generational Christians in our families, and as such I believe when we then get to Glory, one deep joy will be shared -- mine to be forever with Him, and His that I am there. . . .my four children and nine grandchildren will then pursue what they see of Christ in me. Clint Frank, retired