This book is about spiritually preparing the next generation, the one after that, and the one that follows. The book is really about the author's eight-month-old grandson, Gideon Mitchell Watts. One day Gideon will find his name in a book written by his grandfather. But the author wants more than any earthly treasures Gideon's name to be found written in another book, the book of life (Rev. 2:20).
Dr. Mitchell explains his rationale for the book in this way: "I began to preach in 1976 and hope I will have more years to serve the sweet master. But I also know the day will come when the Lord will gently take the trowel from my hand and ease me to the ground. I hope when that happens that there will be others who are ready to continue what was built.
There are young people today sharpening their skill sets in view of building something eternal, knowing it takes skill to build. The author shows how we all can have a part in developing leadership in the church for the next generation.
154 pgs.
