How to get your Dad Degree

By Dr Anthony van Tonder

Over 15 000 copies sold! This book will assist the modern day man to reflect on a contemporary look at Godly manhood. It will help you measure your daily walk as a 'dad' and challenge you to assess your effectiveness as a husband.* you will understand your role, clarify your responsibility and come to grips with a focused approach as a family man.* communicating, loving and much more

• Language: English
• Publisher: Dr Anthony van Tonder
• Release date: May 26, 2010

Dr Anthony van Tonder

Anthony van Tonder is the Founder and Director of Family LifeChange Centre SA, a Section 21, Non Profit Organisation since 2001. He left one of the major Retail Groups in SA as Divisional Ops Manager after 19 years. He was awarded several accolades such as Divisional Operations Manager of the Year, Most Profitable Region and others. Whilst based in Durban SA, he functioned as Chairman of the Central Business District, an initiative of the Durban Chamber of Commerce. His forte is, quote: ‘getting results through people’. He has a passion to Train, Develop and Equip any person who wants to unleash their personal potential. He serves as mentor to several Business Unit Leaders and Senior Pastors. His personal calling statement is ‘Shaping YOU for significance,’ whilst believing in the principle “Give a man a fish to eat and you still his hunger, teach a man to fish and he is fed for life.”

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HOW TO GET YOUR DAD DEGREE

A contemporary look at Godly manhood

by

Dr Anthony van Tonder

SMASHWORD EDITION

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Over 15 000 copies sold

This is one of the most practical books on the essence of being the right dad and husband. I have been impacted through the gentle way Dr Anthony challenges you to rise to the next level of fathering. I recommend every father and husband reads this book in conjunction with an accountability partner

- Pastor Harry Chinniah

As a corporate executive, I have set many goals, missions and visions in place, however until I read this book it never dawned on me to set them for my family. You will be inspired as you embark on the same journey with your family.

- Husband, father and CEO

© 2008 Anthony van Tonder

ISBN 978-0-620-40707-6

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CONTENTS

Dedication

Acknowledgements

Introduction

01 Scared to lead

02 Defining a dad

03 Love changes everything

04 A role model

05 A man of prayer

06 Successful Communication

07 Quality Time

08 Round Table

09 Balance

10 Family motto

11 Mission statement

12 Contentment

13 About the Author

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DEDICATION

This book is dedicated to my heavenly Father who has been my Dad and has given me a helper, my wonderful wife Michelle, to cope with the issues of fatherhood in our home.

It is also a dedication to my earthly dad, who loved me for whom I am, despite his physical deterioration. He continues to inspire me to emulate his heart towards all those around me. I see how priceless this investment is as I now grow and develop others to become a spiritual father to them.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

My wife Michelle who inspired the idea of couples studying together to get their Mom & Dad Degrees.

Dr Bruce Wilkinson for his teachings on marriage, which have been a source of spiritual guidance, mentorship and major renewal in our marriage.

Rev Ben Dykman, for his insight and teaching on prayer, which has become a way of life.

My first time boss Pieter Ludik, for his invaluable coaching that ignited my style of leadership.

Our four beautiful children who enabled us to grow whenever we failed in our attempts to be godly parents.

Rev Rick Warren for his book, Purpose Driven Life.

Bob Buford, for his encouragement through his book, Half Time.

Gary Chapman for his book, The Five Languages of Love.

The Walk Thru the Bible organization for their wonderful resources that have impacted my life forever.

Jason Frank for his assistance in editing the original manuscript.

Harry Chinniah, for his initiative in compiling the companion workbook at the back of this book.

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INTRODUCTION

Do you have what it takes to be a Dad? How do you measure up