The Expeditionary Man and over 360,000 other books are available for Amazon Kindle – Amazon’s new wireless reading device. Learn more

 

or
Sign in to turn on 1-Click ordering.
 
 
Express Checkout with PayPhrase
What's this? | Create PayPhrase
Sorry!
More Buying Choices
50 used & new from $1.40

Have one to sell? Sell yours here
 
   
The Expeditionary Man: The Adventure a Man Wants, the Leader His Family Needs
 
See larger image
 
Start reading The Expeditionary Man on your Kindle in under a minute.

Don’t have a Kindle? Get your Kindle here.
 
  

The Expeditionary Man: The Adventure a Man Wants, the Leader His Family Needs (Hardcover)

~ Rich Wagner (Author)
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)

List Price: $18.99
Price: $14.81 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25. Details
You Save: $4.18 (22%)
o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o
In Stock.
Ships from and sold by Amazon.com. Gift-wrap available.

Want it delivered Thursday, November 12? Choose One-Day Shipping at checkout. Details
35 new from $1.90 15 used from $1.40

Formats

Amazon Price New from Used from
  Kindle Edition $9.99 -- --
  Hardcover $14.81 $1.90 $1.40

Frequently Bought Together

Customers buy this book with The Myth of Happiness: Discovering a Joy You Never Thought Possible by Rich Wagner

The Expeditionary Man: The Adventure a Man Wants, the Leader His Family Needs + The Myth of Happiness: Discovering a Joy You Never Thought Possible
  • This item: The Expeditionary Man: The Adventure a Man Wants, the Leader His Family Needs by Rich Wagner

    In Stock.
    Ships from and sold by Amazon.com.
    Eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25. Details

  • The Myth of Happiness: Discovering a Joy You Never Thought Possible by Rich Wagner

    In Stock.
    Ships from and sold by Amazon.com.
    Eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25. Details


Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought

Total Church: A Radical Reshaping around Gospel and Community (Re:Lit)

Total Church: A Radical Reshaping around Gospel and Community (Re:Lit)

by Tim Chester
4.7 out of 5 stars (14)  $10.87
The Gospel Unplugged: Turning Up The Volume On Songs That Rock Your Soul

The Gospel Unplugged: Turning Up The Volume On Songs That Rock Your Soul

by Rich Wagner
Life with God: Reading the Bible for Spiritual Transformation

Life with God: Reading the Bible for Spiritual Transformation

by Richard J. Foster
4.3 out of 5 stars (7)  $16.47
From Eternity to Here: Rediscovering the Ageless Purpose of God

From Eternity to Here: Rediscovering the Ageless Purpose of God

by Frank Viola
4.8 out of 5 stars (66)  $10.19
Esther: It's Tough Being a Woman : Member

Esther: It's Tough Being a Woman : Member

by Beth Moore
4.8 out of 5 stars (33)  $18.90
Explore similar items

Editorial Reviews

Product Description

THE ANSWER ISN'T BALANCE, IT'S AN EXPEDITION

As a Christian man, how do you prioritize between what you are driven to do at work and church with what you are responsible for at home? Rich Wagner debunks the myth of a "balanced life" and shares a biblical model of becoming a hands-on leader of his family.

In this personal and revealing book, Wagner challenges Christian men to harness their career ambitions and limit their ministries while their children are at home. He shows how the pull of business success and the call to church ministries are compelling-even seductive. But if you allow your heart to be captured by career and church, you put your kid's spiritual lives at risk. Far too many Christian children grow up with the vision of a loving Father in heaven, but live with the reality of an earthly father who seems more devoted to outside interests than he is to them. As a result, many children in Christian families today drift away from their faith as they become adults. Wagner reveals how accepting his challenge will not only result in spiritually healthy kids, but also give you the true adventure for which every Christian man yearns.



From the Publisher

"A fantastic challenge to give up the god of safety, sameness, and predictability to become the man God has created you to be. Enjoy the journey!"
- Steve Arterburn, Chairman of New Life Ministries, Bestselling author of Every Man's Battle

"Every dad needs to embrace Rich's message of discovering the adventure of being a Godly father."
- Carey Casey, CEO, National Center for Fathering

"The Expeditionary Man is an insightful and timely book. Men, especially married men with families, are in a quandary about how to achieve a life of adventure while trying to fulfill their obligations to their children and spouses. Rich Wagner, in a style that is personable and engaging, lucid and coherent, lays out a practical strategy for the greatest adventure a man could ever hope to capture in one life: through risking all for your family. From my own life's experience, his message rings true. It is a must-read book for all Christian men."
- Archibald D. Hart, PhD, FPPR
Senior Professor of Psychology and Dean Emeritus
Graduate School of Psychology


Product Details

  • Hardcover: 240 pages
  • Publisher: Zondervan (June 1, 2008)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0310276608
  • ISBN-13: 978-0310276609
  • Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.6 x 1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #148,257 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

More About the Author

Richard Wagner
Discover books, learn about writers, read author blogs, and more.

Visit Amazon's Richard Wagner Page

Tags Customers Associate with This Product

 (What's this?)
Click on a tag to find related items, discussions, and people.
 
(2)
(1)

Your tags: Add your first tag
 

 

Customer Reviews

13 Reviews
5 star:
 (11)
4 star:
 (2)
3 star:    (0)
2 star:    (0)
1 star:    (0)
 
 
 
 
 
Average Customer Review
4.8 out of 5 stars (13 customer reviews)
 
 
 
 
Share your thoughts with other customers:
Most Helpful Customer Reviews

 
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars A hard teaching which we should prayerfully consider, June 4, 2008
By Randall S. Magruder "rmagruder" (Valrico, FL United States) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   
"This is a hard teaching. Who can accept it?" More than once this quote from the gospels crossed my mind while reading this book. In Expeditionary Man, Rich Wagner marries two seemingly opposing needs for men: the need for adventure and the desire to be a good provider and leader of a family. Part autobiography, part analogy, this book takes the reader on a journey through Rich's own struggles to define his own role as a husband and father in terms that would fulfill his need to climb his own personal mountains and make his own personal accomplishments.

I know first-hand how important Rich's family is to him. I was one of Rich's former employees when he was going the dotcom entrepreneur route. We spent many a late night perfecting software code that we hoped would be the next great product, to the detriment of our family lives. It is fascinating to learn how he has refused to accept the premise that we just need to have "balance" between two opposite ambitions, an approach that groups like Promise Keepers promote, and began to see his family life as the very adventure he was seeking.

Not everyone can go the route of working from home full time, and certainly not everyone has the means to homeschool their children. Rich made financial sacrifices and took risks, but along the way he learned some great lessons and seems to have found the path to his personal "summit".

In this book, by walking with Rich and reading entertaining movie analogies, stories from famous assaults on Everest, and his personal struggles, you can begin to see how it CAN be done. Easier said than done, of course, but if you accept the premise that a man's wife and children ARE his God-intended adventure, and are willing to commit to altering your perspective a bit, you may well be able to follow Rich to the summit.

This book is a fast-paced read, but one that you will probably want to read a second time as you digest what he's saying and decide how it may apply to your own life, and maybe ponder some course corrections in your own life.
Comment Comment (1) | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)



 
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars excellent, May 28, 2008
By Andy (Fairfax VA) - See all my reviews
Expeditionary Man is an invaluable message. It's a very Biblical message, but not one that is likely to be heard in many churches. I like the use of metaphors. Makes it easy to comprehend and yet it stays with you. Really, the book is revolutionary and yet it brings rest to a weary father's soul. This book must be read and discussed by every father who is wanting to raise children who will follow in our faith footsteps.
Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)



 
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Well worth the "ride", May 17, 2008
The Expeditionary Man: The Adventure a Man Wants, the Leader His Family Needs
Having lived more than seven decades, upon finishing this book, I am wishing it had been there those 5 decades ago when I was attempting to learn what God expected of me as a Christian man. I had no observable men in my life to follow or imitate. I have read most all the "manly" books over the years to assist my understanding of the matter of what God expects of a man giving his life to Christ. I have been the "Man in the Mirror" and wished to be the "warrior in the mountains," but Rich Wagner has expressed the biblical basis for us to seek and live the Christian life, I believe, as God wants all men to do. Our legacy will indicate just how well we accomplish this in that there will be generational Christians in our families, and as such I believe when we then get to Glory, one deep joy will be shared -- mine to be forever with Him, and His that I am there. . . .my four children and nine grandchildren will then pursue what they see of Christ in me.

Clint Frank, retired

Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)


Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review
 
 
 
Most Recent Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Already positively influenced!
It has taken me several months to complete this challenging book. I would read a chapter and then chew on it for days or even weeks. I'm not kidding. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Jason T. George Church

4.0 out of 5 stars Valuable tool for father's who see the need to rethink their roles
This is a challenging book that directly addresses the myth that many men (including myself) have fallen victim to. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Underdog

5.0 out of 5 stars The Expeditionary Man
This book was a tremendous encouragement to read, as it championed the role of a man as adventurer and leader. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Susan J. Penson

5.0 out of 5 stars A BOOK THAT WILL IMPACT LIVES
This book will challenge and motivate every man as they look at "structure" of their life. Rich's book has challenged me to examine my life and what I place as my priorities... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Thomas E. Brewer

5.0 out of 5 stars Dad's doing discipleship
I have been a leader of Men's Ministries for over 10 years and I'm delighted to recommend this book. 'The Expeditionary Man' addresses many of the issue facing men today. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Mitchell A. Lamotte

5.0 out of 5 stars Return your heart to your family
Contemporary illustrations (ranging from hillarious heights to the depths of serious reflection)mixed together with sound Biblical wisdom on manhood made this book captivating. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Scott Spear

5.0 out of 5 stars A much needed insight for christian dads
I would highly encourage every christian dad to read this book. Many of us lose perspective along the way about what it truly means to be a husband and a father. Read more
Published 17 months ago by H. Zambrana

5.0 out of 5 stars What you won't hear in Church...
Looking for adventure at work, in the military, church, sports, in the mission field, on the slopes of Mt. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Leslie W. Hubbard

5.0 out of 5 stars Powerful Insight for Men
Though there are numerous manhood-type books on the market today, this book distinguishes itself from the rest in a few profound ways. Read more
Published 17 months ago by E-Cowboy

5.0 out of 5 stars A Father's Faith
Rich Wagner has written an outstanding book, especially for young families with children in the home. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Alan Goehle

Only search this product's reviews



Customer Discussions

This product's forum
Discussion Replies Latest Post
No discussions yet

Ask questions, Share opinions, Gain insight
Start a new discussion
Topic:
First post:
Prompts for sign-in
 


Active discussions in related forums
Search Customer Discussions
Search all Amazon discussions
   




Product Information from the Amapedia Community

Beta (What's this?)


Look for Similar Items by Category


Look for Similar Items by Subject

 

Feedback

If you need help or have a question for Customer Service, contact us.
 Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?
Is there any other feedback you would like to provide?

Your comments can help make our site better for everyone.


Your Recent History

 (What's this?)

After viewing product detail pages or search results, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in.