Every dad begins fatherhood clothed in garments of praise [Proverbs 17:6]. It usually happens naturally and effortlessly. He possesses an authority that is both inexplicable and awesome. For this reason, few things are more important to a boy – or a man – than a touch, or a smile, or a word of encouragement from Dad.

— Robert Lewis, Pastor, Bestsellerautor und Gründer von Men’s Fraternity

Related Bible passage: PRO.17.6

Topics: Relationships & Family

Robert Lewis

Robert Lewis ist ein US-amerikanischer evangelikaler Pastor und Autor, der langjährig an der Fellowship Bible Church in Arkansas wirkte und die weltweite Bewegung Men’s Fraternity gründete. Er steht für eine biblisch begründete Männlichkeit und Vaterschaft, die auf die Überwindung von Passivität, persönliche Charakterbildung und mutige Verantwortungsübernahme zielt. Bibellesern gilt er als einflussreicher Impulsgeber für die praktische Männer- und Familienarbeit, dessen stark komplementaristische Rollenbilder und Initiationskonzepte jedoch auch theologisch hinterfragt werden.

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