From the author of Little House on the Freeway comes Basic Training For A Few Good Men, a well organized plan that will help you to lead, love, and serve courageously. God's men have been at war for thousands of years. Kimmel provides timely humor and meaningful encouragement to those who find themselves battle fatigued.
Dr. Tim Kimmel is one of America's top advocates speaking for the family. He is the Executive Director of Family Matters, whose goal is to build great relationships by educating, equipping and encouraging families for every age and stage of life. Tim conducts conferences across the country on the unique pressures that confront today's families. His conferences include: Home Improvement: Building a Great Marriage, Basic Training For A Few Good Men, Raising Kids Who Turn Out Right, and Parenting 101. In addition to conducting Family Matters' conferences and keynote speaking, Tim and his wife, Darcy, are speakers for FamilyLife Ministry's Weekend To Remember conference.
Not only is Tim a well-known speaker, he has authored many books including: Little House on the Freeway (featured in the Billy Graham crusades), Gold Medallion Winner Grace Based Parenting, Raising Kids for True Greatness, 50 Ways to Really Love Your Kids, Raising Kids Who Turn Out Right, Why Christian Kids Rebel, The High Cost of High Control, and Basic Training For A Few Good Men. He has also developed several video studies including The Hurried Family, Basic Training For A Few Good Men, Raising Kids Who Turn Out Right, and Grandparenthood: More Than Rocking Chairs.
Tim has been a featured guest on radio and television programs such as Dayside on FOX News channel, Dr. James Dobson's 'Focus on the Family', 'The 700 Club', Moody Broadcasting's 'Midday Connection', and 'Family Life Today.' Tim also hosted his own nationally syndicated talk show for five years called 'Tim Kimmel Live'.
Personal Background One of six children, Tim learned early in life the importance of family. He married Darcy, his high school sweetheart, in 1972. They honeymooned at Dallas Theological Seminary where Tim earned his Masters of Theology, then moved to Phoenix to become a youth pastor until founding Family Matters in 1982. Tim graduated from Western Seminary in 1995 with a Doctorate of Ministry and is continually learning and applying his knowledge to help families. Tim and Darcy are the parents of four children, have a wonderful son-in-law, and have two grandchildren. They reside with their family in Scottsdale, Arizona.
5.0 out of 5 starsTim did a great job capturing the real issues men face today, April 13, 1999
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This review is from: Basic Training For A Few Good Men (Hardcover)
I would highly recommend this book to anyone about to become a father, or who is thinking of getting married. It is very clear about how to be a great dad and husband, and the world needs more of them!
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5.0 out of 5 starsPratical, powerful and penetrating marching orders of faith., November 29, 1997
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Biblical based instructions without preaching. I still go back to the verses and real world examples of how to develop the virtues and attitudes taught by Jesus. Kimmel's no nonsense honesty, will help you to become one of the "few good men".
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