By Kendall Ficklin

1. Priest
Leads his family and community spiritually. He prays with and for his family daily because he knows that the fervent, effectual prayers of a righteous man avail much. He takes his family to church and is not simply present on Sundays but actively involved. He stays submitted to the church and its vision.

2. King
Provides financial, emotional, and physical stability for whom he is responsible for.

3. A protector. His spirit is assertive and aggressive. He is willing to live and die for what he believes in.

4. Character
He does not compromise his beliefs. He has a problem with buying bootleg CDs and DVDs.

5. Disciplined
Controls his flesh. He understands that success only comes with discipline and there is no room for excuses. He has enough self-control to stop lusting, drinking, smoking, lying, and fornicating.

6. Accountable
Allows himself to be challenged and held to a higher standard than the world would dictate. No man can be strong if he is not accountable to someone else. Do not refuse instruction and always seek wise and Godly counsel. A man without accountability is a dangerous man.

7. Committed
Will do whatever it takes to achieve goals. Sleepless nights are a small price to pay.

8. Servant
Jesus was a servant so never believe that serving others needs before your own is beneath you.

9. Visionary
Proverbs 29:18 says “Where there is no vision the people perish”. This man is living today but also sees tomorrow, he is planning and preparing for the future. He has conceived something in his mind and is now moving toward bringing that thing into existence.

10. Leader
He is the “point man”. He leads by example and sets the tone. This man understands that as he goes, so the family goes.

If these qualities seem unattainable, remember that it will not happen overnight. We are in this battle together. Be willing to change and God will order your steps.