Dear Son: A Father's Advice on Being a Man

A Father's Insights for Men on Life's Significant Milestones
We're living through a profound crisis of masculinity, fostered by a media culture that idolizes youth and demonizes the strong male role. As a result, young men in their twenties and thirties aren't encouraged to grow up, and their energy and talent are being squandered. The absence of fathers and male mentors leaves many young men spiraling emotionally, spiritually, and financially for years.

Pastor Dave Bruskas envisions a better future—one in which young men can flourish and take their God-given seat at life's table.

Twenty years ago, Dave lost his infant son to a congenital heart defect. That devastating loss has fueled his desire to provide effective mentoring to young men ever since. Dear Son contains the insights Pastor Dave has given hundreds of young men and would have given his son if he had lived through life's key milestones:

• first dates and first jobs,
• weddings and births,
• graduations, and much more.

You won't want to miss the timeless wisdom from this sonless father for the millions of men who are, at heart, fatherless sons.

About the Author

Dave Bruskas serves as an executive elder of Mars Hill Church. He is also the teaching pastor, overseeing all lead pastors at each Mars Hill location. Dave planted City on Hill Church in his hometown of Albuquerque in 2001. He pastored that church for ten years before transitioning into Mars Hill Albuquerque. He remained lead pastor at that church until moving to Seattle in 2011 to take on the role of executive elder. Dave frequently teaches at all fifteen Mars Hill locations. He's been married to his wife, Kara, for 26 years and has four daughters.