The Dad Difference: The 4 Most Important Gifts You Can Give to Your Kids

About the Author BRYAN LORITTS previously ministered in a large black church in Los Angeles followed by two predominantly white churches and is now the Lead Pastor of Fellowship Memphis- a multiethnic church ministering in urban Memphis, Tennessee. He speaks to thousands annually across the U.S. at churches, conferences, and retreats. Bryan and his wife, Korie, have three sons and serve as a couple on the Family Life speaker team. What does it take to be a great dad?The world is full of examples of men who weren?t there for their kids. But there are good and even great dads out there, who inspire their children and the men around them to reach for more. How do you become a dad like that-even if your own dad wasn?t such a good example?In The Dad Difference, Bryan Loritts explores the four gifts every kid needs from their dad: relationship, integrity, teaching, and experiences. He walks you through what each of these mean and how to put them into practice. He also shares stories of fathers, including his own dad, who were examples of this to him. Full of biblical wisdom, simple truths, and practical advice, this book will empower you to become a dad who makes a difference in the lives of your children. Review Praise for The Dad DifferenceIf you are looking for an authentic, fun, encouraging, and hope-giving book on one of the most important assignments in life-being a DAD-then you?ve found it.  My friend Bryan gives us an up close and personal look at how one of the finest men I know, his father, Crawford, is passing on a purposeful and powerful legacy through his children. Buy two copies-one for yourself and another for a friend who may need an arm around the shoulder or a gentle nudge to excel still more as a dad. The next generation is desperate for dads to ?step up.?-DENNIS RAINEY, cofounder and host of the radio program FamilyLife Today; author of bestselling book Moments Together for CouplesMy friend Bryan Loritts has gifted us with a practical and inspiring book to help us in the journey of fatherhood. In a world in need of great men to guide their children, The Dad Difference is a must read for every father and aspiring father.  -LECRAE MOORE, Grammy Award-winning artist  As a first-time expecting father, this book has been invaluable. As someone who lost their father at a very young age, I had very little guidance in becoming a dad. This book has been incredibly helpful in my preparation for fatherhood.-BRANDIN COOKS, Wide Receiver, Los Angeles RamsThe Dad Difference is a gift to men, providing clarity in one of life?s most daunting journeys-fatherhood. In clear and compelling language, Bryan Loritts draws us into the Scriptures and his relationship with his own father to show us what every man must pass on to their kids to position them for success. This is a must read.  -BENJAMIN WATSON, NFL VeteranThe older I get, the more I realize: you don?t know what you don?t know. Which is quite humbling as a dad! I?m so grateful for voices like Pastor Loritts. In this book, he shows us how to lift the next generation above our shoulders, as his father did for him. The wisdom in his message will challenge you, as it did me, to be more intentional as we try to send out tried and true arrows into the world. -KYLE KORVER, NBA VeteranRelationship. Integrity. Teaching. Experiences. I?m not sure there are four better words to describe having Crawford Loritts as a father. The intentionality in which he has pursued his children in these areas has continued into our adult years. I pray this book blesses you as its truths are continuing to bless me.-HEATHER LORITTS, Bryan?s sister ?If there?s anyone in my family that is capable of capturing such a wonderful and heartfelt tribute of our dad, it would be my brother. In The Dad Difference, you will be encouraged, challenged, as well as enlightened by the life of our father, Crawford Loritts Jr. Dad, thank you so much for modeling the desired desti