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Tender Warrior: God's Intention for a Man [Paperback]

Stu Weber
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (78 customer reviews)


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Book Description

July 19, 1999
Leader. Protector. Friend. Lover.

God made you to be each of these…and much more. Stu Weber ’s bestseller, now revised throughout and refreshed with an attractive new look, paints a dramatic and compelling picture of balanced manhood according to God’s vision. Written in a warm, personal style, Weber presents the characteristics of tender warriors—including learning to speak the language of women, watching out for what lies ahead, and keeping commitments—in an upfront, straightforward style that challenges readers to realize God’s plan for men.

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More than 365,000 copies sold!

Some Things Are Worth Fighting For

Young men aspire to it. Women admire it. Yet the definition of manhood itself is obscured by a culture in moral free fall. This book cuts through the fog and defines a powerful blueprint for being the man—the Tender Warrior—that God desires for you and your family. You’ll discover that a Tender Warrior: watches out for what lies ahead—like a wagon train scout; keeps his commitments, no matter how painful; has a tender heart beating beneath his armor; understands his responsibility to his wife, children, and friends; recognizes that he is “under orders from higher headquarters.”

Stu Weber ’s now classic teaching on a man’s vigilance, staying power, and consideration for the women in his life will move you to pursue the man you were created to be.

Real Men Are Tender Warriors

“I drank Budweiser, smoked Marlboros, and chased women…. Tender Warrior sent me deeper into my heart and soul. When I finished it, I passed it on to a friend, who was supposed to give it back but passed it on to someone else. This book changed his life. It knocked down the walls around his heart. His response: ‘The most important thing that has happened in my life started when you sent me that book.’”

—A reader

Story Behind the Book

((no story behind. Instead, endorsements)):

Tender Warrior provides hope for men by challenging their assumptions and shaping their convictions. Read it. Devour it. Then live it. This is the time for real men to emerge.”

—Dennis Rainey, executive director, FamilyLife

“In a day when our culture is at once confused and concerned over gender identity, men everywhere would to do well to recalibrate their personal compasses by the biblical benchmarks found in Tender Warrior . I highly recommend this book!”

—Dr. Bruce Wilkinson , New York Times bestselling author


Product Details

  • Paperback: 264 pages
  • Publisher: Multnomah Books; 7th Printing edition (July 19, 1999)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1576733068
  • ISBN-13: 978-1576733066
  • Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.8 x 0.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (78 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #767,252 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Stu Weber is senior pastor of Good Shepherd Community Church near Gresham, Oregon. He is a much-in-demand international speaker and the author of the popular Four Pillars of a Man’s Heart, All the King’s Men, and Along the Road to Manhood. He and his wife, Linda, have three children, Kent, Blake, and Ryan.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 264 pages
  • Publisher: Multnomah Books; 7th Printing edition (July 19, 1999)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1576733068
  • ISBN-13: 978-1576733066
  • Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.8 x 0.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (78 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #767,252 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Stu Weber was lead pastor of Good Shepherd Community Church, near Portland, Oregon for 33 years, and still preaches there. He is a much-in-demand international speaker and the author of several bestselling books, including "Tender Warrior."

A graduate of Wheaton College, he also holds several advanced degrees from Western Seminary in Portland. A U.S. Army veteran, he was awarded three bronze stars as an officer and Green Beret in Vietnam. Stu and his wife, Linda, have been married for more than 45 years and are now enjoying 10 grandchildren.

Customer Reviews

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51 of 52 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book on being a Christian father and husband August 20, 2004
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This is an excellent and inspiring book for all men who want to be what God has called them to be. I think most men know that we're not living up to all that we could or should be, but so many of us don't know what to do about it. We're not being "real men." So many of us didn't have good role models in our own fathers, and this book can help fill in the gaps. For example, I use this book when working with young men whose wives or (more often) girlfriends are pregnant at the Crisis Pregnancy Center where my wife and I volunteer.

Now, for those of you who may be thinking "Oh no, not another 'get naked and beat tribal drums' book," Weber discusses several of the "drum beating" types of books, fairly discussing their positive points but concluding that they fall way short of where they need to in their search for authentic manhood. To find what men are made to be, you have to go back to the Author himself: past one man's personal insights into himself, past ancient tribal customs, past the "old stories": to the original Author Himself. This is a very Biblically-based book, and Weber makes no apologies for that.

Weber divides manhood into four divisions, which he calls King, Warrior, Mentor, and Friend. This general theme is discussed in some other books on manhood (as Weber admits) but not as Biblically as Weber does it. For example, another book calls them "blueprints" of a man: Weber says he prefers to think of them as "fingerprints" of the man's Creator.

But Weber doesn't hang his entire book on these four (rather arbitrary) divisions. Weber then finds a common thread throughout all of them: Initiative. I think this idea of Initiative being the core of manhood was one of the most insightful single contributions Weber makes.
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27 of 27 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Tender Warrior: God's Intention for a Man March 5, 2000
Format:Paperback
If you really want to know how to be a real man, read this book. Weber goes right to the biblical principles of how Jesus Christ set the mold for us to follow. The book outlines the roles a man must play during his life's walk and how those roles are intermingled with one another. How a real man is one who is a devoted father, husband, and friend. One who depends on Jesus Christ, the greatest man of all, for his counseling. You want to know what macho is, read the book! I'm using it right now for my men's ministry in my church and I can't keep them on the shelf. It's an awesome book to use for a Men's Sunday School or for a Men's class Thursday nights. Great job Stu!
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34 of 36 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A Woman's Point of View January 23, 2001
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From a woman's point of view, I can say that the kind of man this book describes will melt any woman's heart! I highly suggest it for men of all ages and marital status, but especially for those who are newly married. There are many things written out there about how to be a godly wife, but seeing what God has set down as guidelines for a godly husband is very important as well. Most women deep inside want desperately to find a man like this to shower our love on, and if treated in a godly fashion, will do so gladly. A godly man is very easy to submit to. If your wife is not submitting to your authority, make sure you are living up to your part of the relationship so it will be a joy for her to submit to you.

I suggest this book for women as well. I think it can be a good guideline for a single woman who is looking for a mate and can also help a married woman see more of the role God has ordained for her spouse.

It is definitely on my must read list.

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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Now is the time for Tender Warriors to emerge! December 15, 1999
Format:Paperback
Stu Weber has written a very good book that all men should read. He guides you on how to be a strong follower of Christ by doing the things that God intended for man. That is to love God first and foremost, cherish and honor his wife and protect and guide his children. Also can be used as a study guide for mens accountability groups.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Now I know! January 3, 2002
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Stu Weber's writing indicates that he is a man - a true man - a man like God intended man to be. I always knew in my heart what I am looking for in a partner. However, after reading Tender Warrior I can actually put words to those thoughts having the confidence that what I am writing is not a 'hairy fairy' thing but qualities based on God's own character. I have come out of this reading experience with a better assurance that I will be able to more quickly realize if I should invest in a particular friendship with the view that this person could be my partner for life. I recommend this book to every woman, married or single. Thanks Stu for your openess, honesty and desire to impart to others.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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What is a real man,are you one? Want to be your wife or girlfriends Knight in Shining armor? Than read this book and buy one for your men friends.it will change your life.
Stu Weber is a mans-man,true down to earth biblical principals. Men if there are any two books that you should own first of course is the Holy Bible and this would be my second choice.
It will make you a better man,husband &father.
Thank you Stu Weber for this book.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A needed wake up call June 22, 2007
Format:Paperback
This book sat on my shelf for six years before I finally picked it up. I am sorry I waited so long. I could have avoided some heartache and the mistakes I made that caused them.

"Tender Warrior" is a biblical examination of what makes a man. Using scripture, experience, and anecdotes from his own life and the lives of other men Weber uncovers some truths that have been lost to men in our society over the past few decades. He paints in broad bushstrokes that may startle and rub some the wrong way, but keep reading. You will find valuable insights straight from the pages of the bible that will challenge you to look again at yourself and reevaluate how you are doing as a man. At the end of each chapter are reflection questions for individual and group study.

There is something for all men in this book, so read it whether you are married, single, nearing the end of your journey, or just starting out.

I think I will read this book again and find some men to read it with so we can hone each other into the men that God wants us to be.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful book!
A great book by a great author, I recommend this to young men approaching their wedding date, those already married and those who have been married for than a few years. Read more
Published 12 days ago by Patrick Ross
3.0 out of 5 stars I only got part of it
I was waiting to catch up in my bible study class. When I got the "CD" I thought I had ordered a book. When I opened the cd case...there was no CD in it. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Michael E. Mcnamara
4.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring
I found this book a piece of calm in our chaotic times. Well written and perfect for soothing the soul each morning when starting the day. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Brent Laarman
5.0 out of 5 stars help me with this !
All went perfectly except I thought I was buying the racketeer book-I don't have a tablet=can you help me with that?
Published 2 months ago by sally-jo
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book for providing a blueprint for masculine leadership
This is a great Book that provides a blueprint for masculine leadership. The image of the "Scout" in the first chapter is a great template to follow.
Published 2 months ago by Mark Cochran
4.0 out of 5 stars A quick read but overall well done
The thing that I liked best about this book was that it was direct and insightful without being repetitive. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Scott Davis
5.0 out of 5 stars Tender Warrior
This is a well written and down to earth view of what a real man looks like and how he should behave. If you think your a man you need to read this book. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Keith A. Rahn
5.0 out of 5 stars Encouraging Read
As a single this book guided my insight in qualities to watch for in a future husband and areas to cheer on the guys in my life. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Lana Witt
5.0 out of 5 stars Good quality
The book was in good condition and holds up to my stringent requirements of quality. This was a good buy and showed up quickly.
Published 3 months ago by Kyle Nesbitt
4.0 out of 5 stars Tender Warrior
Excellent concept of a balanced lifr for Christian men. The concepts have been appreciated by audiences well received at men retreats.
Published 4 months ago by Van G. Hurst
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