Knowing Him More Deeply - Pleasing Him More Consistently - Making Him Known More Broadly.

-Phil. 3:10, 2 Cor. 5:9, Gal. 1:17

"Anything written by Phil Downer has to be valuable simply on the basis of this man's life and the example of his family. We have much to learn from this close friend whom Jack and I deeply admire as a man of God, husband and father."

Kay Arthur, Executive Director,
Precept Ministries

 

Brave, Strong, & Tender

by Phil Downer


Like it or not, men today are in a war - and the stakes are eternal. These are times that demand courage, strength and tenderness. In this book, Phil tells you why - and how.

- hardback

"Every man dreams of being brave in dangerous situations, strong in times of crisis, yet tender in his dealings with others. But for most of us, it remains just that - a dream. If you've been waiting for a resource that can help you take the next step toward maturity in Christ. Brave, Strong and Tender is the book you've been looking for." - 5/4/01

Howard Hendricks, Distinguished
Professor, Dallas Seminary

"In Brave, Strong, & Tender, Phil Downer has created a wonderful resource for men. His stories will touch your heart, while his principles rock your soul. A great book by a great man..."

Bruce Wilkinson, President and CEO,
Global Vision Resources

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Eternal Impact: Investing in the Lives of Others

by Phil Downer

How you can leave a legacy that will endure forever - the lasting fruit of spiritual reproducers. This book offers men(and women a realistic, step-by-step guide for building people to become change agents in the world around them through discipleship.

- hardback

"I can think of few people who are as well qualified as Phil Downer to write a book on a vital topic such as discipleship. Phil has modeled being both a disciple and a discipler ever since the day he came to know Christ personally. This book will benefit the Kingdom, and I recommend it enthusiastically."

- 5/7/01 – Ron Blue, President, Christian Financial Professionals Network

"The principles from Eternal Impact for discipling men come directly from the methods that the Lord Jesus used with His disciples. Phil is living proof that the Master's strategy is still working two thousand years later."

Steve Farrar, Men's Leadership
Ministries, Frisco, Texas

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Effective Men's Ministry 
edited by Phil Downer,
forward by Pat Morley

This comprehensive handbook takes you through the five stages of building a powerful, life-changing men’s ministry in your church. Prominent pastors and men’s leaders such as Ed Cole, Haman Cross, Phil Downer, Steve Farrar, Jack Hayford, and Willie Richardson share their knowledge and experience. Complete with reproducible worksheets, charts, and checklists, here is your indispensable toolkit for bringing men together and helping them bond in purpose, heart, and spirit.

- hardback

"If you are a woman picking up this book, you are holding the answers to most of the struggles you see in your husband's life and walk with Christ. If you are a man holding this book, read it for the answers to the questions nagging you. If you are a pastor holding this book, this is a great answer to how to nurture your flock and grow your church."

Pat Morely, President,
Man in the Mirror Ministries

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Just An Ordinary ManJust An Ordinary Man
by Phil Downer

This book will inspire you to become a leader of eternal significance.  Its primary illustration comes from the life of a man who struggled with a difficult childhood, low self-esteem, and poor reading and writing skills.  Yet, when he surrendered to God, Gene Ast became a great and godly leader, and lefta legacy that will last forever. 

- hardback

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Your Image

A Father's Reward
by Phil Downer

You can fulfill your role as the strength of your family and shaper of your children’s lives. This book will help you achieve God’s plan for a Dad’s role in the family through vivid real-life examples of experience in raising six children.

- hardback

"If you could spend an evening with Phil Downer and his family, play games with his children, dine with them in their home, or sit and talk with them in their rooms as I have, you would not only purchase A Father's Reward, you'd make it your mission to get it in the hands of every parent you know. I want every family in America - in the world - to read A Father's Reward. There is a way to turn our nation around, and it begins in the home. Not only will this book give you a vision, it will show you how that vision can become a reality."

-Kay Arthur, Executive Director, Precept Ministries

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Your Image

Optimize Your Marriage

by Phil and Susy Downer

"This is an exciting and practical book that will give every marriage greater joy, intimacy and closeness.  It is a virtual treasure trove of  ideas, solutions, encouragement and vision for how to build a closer relationship and ministry with your husband or wife and leave a lasting and eternal legacy through building a godly family." -Susy

- hardback

"Having destroyed my marriage with Susy through anger, insensitivity, anger and selfishness, we have honestly shared all that God has done and we have needed to do, not only to rebuild a lost love, but now to continue that refining process for a lifetime partnership in love, family and ministry. This is also a book that will get every dad and mom more deeply in the game of passing on his faith, mission, know-how, and values through his greatest legacy - his family." -Phil

"This wonderful blueprint of multiplying disciples will transform your marriage, your family, your church and the world around you."

-Chris Van Brocklin, National Director of men's Ministry, Evangelical free Church of America

"Without equivocation, I endorse the Downer's ministry and commend this must-read book to you and all those who desire to have a godly marriage, passing on a godly legacy."

-Howard G. Hendricks, Distinguished Professor, Dallas Theological Seminary

"Optimize Your Marriage is must reading for couples whether they've been married six months or 20 years."

-Tom Neven, Developmental Editor, Focus on the Family Book Publishing, formerly Editor of Focus on the Family Magazine

 

 

Unlimited Partnership
by Phil & Susy Downer and

David & Teresa Ferguson

This book offers insights into the keys to personal happiness, maximizing your potential, having an effective ministry, and experiencing the abundant life Christ promised in relationships. The authors open up their lives, their marital struggles, problems, failures and pain to provide a resource for building close relationships - starting with the two most important - our relationship with God and with our spouse.

- hardback

"Couples are still talking about the encouragement they received from our marriage weekend. It included the most practical instruction possible, because it came from transparent hearts who were willing to admit their mistakes. . . publically. Phil and Susy Downer's life message is that God can resurrect even the most hopeless marriage. They know first hand, because that's what He did with theirs."

Joe Tower, Executive Director, Homeschool Building, Grand Rapids, Michigan,
DNA Ministry Reference

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