What He Must Be if He Wants to Marry My Daughter

In the very first sentences of "W.H.M.B.i.H.W.t.M.M.D", author Vodie Baucham lays out his goal for this book. Baucham seeks to kill two birds with one stone by laying out for parents a picture of what they should be looking for on behalf of their daughters and seeking to produce in their sons. I found that Baucham kills more birds with his stone. This book also helps men who are already husbands and dads be better at both. Baucham begins by laying out his vision for multigenerational ministry. This section is a great read! Thinking multigenerationally can be discouraging and sobering in its downside, but the upside is encouraging and hopeful. After a chapter explaining dad's role in the process, Baucham spends the rest of the book explaining the picture of a children-loving, Christ-follower who is prepared to lead like Him as a provider, protector, prophet and priest. Baucham is careful to say that parents should not be looking for a young man who is perfect, but who at least understands these traits and is moving in their direction. When you read this book, do not skip the conclusion! I found the author's insights into race and marriage quite valuable. This book is a Swiss Army knife of sorts - multifunctional and well worth owning!