How To Protect Your Children (Over 50,000 copies sold)
by Dr. Ludwig Otto
In 1972, I heard a sermon by John Bisango, Pastor of First Baptist Church, Houston, Texas entitled How To Protect Your Children. I thought about that sermon during my early years as a pastor, and then in 1981 completed the book of the same title. This book is dedicated to “Brother John” as a reminder to all of us young preachers who were inspired by his commitment to the Lord Jesus Christ. I would also like to thank the members of Pleasant Valley Baptist Church, Amarillo, Texas for their encouragement to me as their pastor while writing this book, and to a long list of those who read the draft, supported the first printing financially, and made suggestions during the early days of writing How To Protect Your Children:
· Evangelist Billy Graham - "In today's world, this tool which you have authored will certainly be valuable in encouraging parents to build strong, enduring relationships with their children."
· Dr. Paige Patterson (President, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary) - "Some books you can take or leave. Other books ought not to be read. This book should by all means be read. It is much overdue. . In a day when have begun to call into question the evangelization and discipleship of children, Dr. Otto, pastor of Pleasant Valley Baptist Church in Amarillo, Texas has faced the issues from a theological, biblical, and experiential perspective. The conclusions he draws here are not only significant, but ought to be read by every pastor and every parent."
· Dr. Paul Stripling (Executive Director Waco Baptist Association) - "Please forgive the delay in returning your material-but I did want to read it in its entirety. It is excellent material and I want you to know how very supportive I am of the work that you are doing in preparation of this book. Again, thank you for the compliment in sending the material to me-and giving me a chance to pursue and read this outstanding and pertinent information. I think that there has never been a time that we need to show them the importance of reaching our children-the time is now!"
· Rev. James A. Gray, Sr. (Pastor, Council, Idaho) – This book has truly blessed my heart. I plan to use it in my church.
· Rev. Joe Hawn (Minister to the Deaf, Baptist Convention of New Mexico) – I thought the book was real good. It is sure a needed book and will be of help to a number of folks.”
· Rev. Dale Burris (Pastor, Willow Park Baptist Church) – It is good to know that God desires to deal with all of us in our childhood and that children are given a special ability to believe God. May we take the principles prescribed in this volume and tap the untapped resources of childhood faith.”
· Ernest Parrish (President, Parrish Oil Field Services, Dickinson, North Dakota) I used quotes from your book at our City Council meeting.
· Detective Merrill Gilbert (Amarillo, Texas) - "This book has a message for every parent who is concerned about their children growing up in the kind of world we live in."
· Sheriff Ron McGee (Noble County, Oklahoma) - "This book has opened me up, personally, to the need and has inspired me to action."
· Mary Kay (founder, Mary Kay Cosmetics, dec.) - "The Lord Jesus is evident in your testimony."
· Evangelist Leighton Ford - "The love of Jesus flows through your ministry."
· Professor James Eaves - "You are writing in a very needed area."
· Dr. Curt Dodd (Pastor, Texas & Colorado) - "I believe in your ministry."
· Dr. Bailey Smith (Pastor, President of Southern Baptist Convention, Evangelist) - "I love your little book. It elevates the home and lifts up Christ."
· Dr. W. A. Criswell (Pastor, First Baptist Church, Dallas, Texas) - "You have a marvelous presentation and a God-blessed message."
· Evangelist Ruth Carter Stapleton - "I thank Jesus for honoring your faithfulness to Him."
· Rev. Jerry Falwell (Pastor, Evangelist, President of Liberty University & The Moral Majority) - "I am praying for your ministry."
· Dr. John Bisango (Pastor, First Baptist Church, Houston, Texas) - "I ordained Ludwig Otto to the Gospel ministry."
· Rev. Stan Coffey (Pastor, San Jacinto Baptist Church, Amarillo, Texas & leader in national baptisms for many years) - "God will use your testimony."
· Rev. James T. Draper (Pastor, President of the Southern Baptist Convention, and President of the Sunday School Board) - "I know him as a fellow pastor. He has a heart for souls."
· Evangelist & Prison Ministry Leader Bill Glass (former NFL All Pro & former college football All American) - I am looking forward to your work.
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