Father God : Daring to Draw Near

God uses many words to describe himself, but one is stunningly personal—Father.

This is thrilling… and problematic. You don’t have another Jesus, or another Holy Spirit, but you do have another father, and your experience with him changes the way you see God.

Because of this, unknowingly, you may be “Father deficient” - lacking key resources God is offering, but you are still missing.

With keen Biblical insight and inspiring stories Dave Patty shows you how to evaluate four key areas of your heart, and then unpacks the practical steps to deep transformation with Father resources from God.

You will be amazed at the breadth of impact as you encounter this member of the Trinity in a new and deeply personal way.

Dave Patty is the founder and president of Josiah Venture, a leadership training organization focused on equipping next generation leaders throughout Central and Eastern Europe. He holds a BA in Theology from Multnomah University and a MA in Education from Wheaton Graduate School. Beginning with just three couples in 1993 the Josiah Venture team has grown to become one of the largest leadership training organizations in the Central Europe, with over 300 staff in 14 countries.

Dave is well known in the region for his practical Bible teaching. He produced a weekly television broadcast called Exit 316 that aired for 82 weeks on national television in the Czech Republic and was seen by over a million people.

After many years of equipping leaders, Dave observed that unresolved father issues were creating unnecessary ceilings many gifted and promising believers. Over 10 years of study on the fatherhood of God have led to the transforming message presented in this book.

Dave lives with his wife Connie in Frydlant, Czech Republic, and has three grown children. He loves to ski, climb mountains, and think up adventures with his kids.