“Male and female he created them.” —Genesis 1:27It’s one of the most important—and controversial—topics of our time.God created men and women in his image—equal in value and complementary in roles. These distinctive roles are not the vestiges of a bygone era, but integral to God’s timeless good design for humanity.Designed for Joy includes fresh contributions from fourteen young leaders, casting a unified vision for Christian manhood and womanhood. Whether discussing the significance of gender, the truth about masculinity and femininity, the blessing of purity, or the challenge of raising children in a confusing world, this practical resource challenges us to embrace God’s good design—for his glory and our joy. Includes a foreword by John PiperFeatures fresh voices speaking winsomely into controversial issues related to the Bible and gender rolesContributors include Jonathan Parnell, David Mathis, Trillia Newbell, Gloria Furman, Christina Fox, Tony Reinke, Andy Naselli, Denny Burk, Marshall Segal, Grant and GraceAnna Castleberry, and Courtney Reissig
