Equipping Fathers of Beaver Dam Baptist Church in Knoxville, Tennessee, to Shepherd Their Families in Accordance with the Bible

Abstract

This project seeks to equip fathers of Beaver Dam Baptist Church in Knoxville, Tennessee to shepherd their families in accordance with the Bible. Chapter 1 presents the history and ministry of Beaver Dam Baptist Church and the goals of this project. Chapter 2 provides exegesis of four passages of Scripture (Gen 1-2; Ps 112; Eph 5:25-33, and Eph 6:1-4) for the purpose of gleaning their instructions for being a godly father. Chapter 3 presents the practical implications for fathers who live accordingly to the biblical standard. Chapter 4 describes the project itself, recounting the content and teaching methodology of the specific course curriculum. Chapter 5 evaluates the efficiency of the project based on completion of the specified goals. Ultimately, this project seeks to equip Christian fathers with the confidence and competency to minister to their families with the truth of the gospel and the love of Jesus Christ.