The Manliest Thing a Dad Can Do - Bill's Story

What if the most manly thing a father can do looks nothing like the world’s expectations? In this heartfelt story, three daughters and a wife honor a man who redefined strength by the way he quietly, faithfully loved his family. Long before “standing firm and acting like men” was a sermon series, Bill modeled it—by serving, sacrificing, and choosing presence over prestige. Through tears, laughter, and surprise, his family shares how his patient teaching, steady guidance, and humble leadership shaped their lives and pointed them to Jesus. And when Bill hears their words, he’s stunned by the impact he never realized he had. This is a picture of true biblical manhood—faithful, gentle, sacrificial, and rooted in Christ. What might God be inviting you to redefine about strength, leadership, or love? 📌 Supplemental Resources From This Week: • Sermon https://youtu.be/mQXpqZAo4T8 • Full Sermon https://youtube.com/live/U527YwXVpsE • Podcast https://youtu.be/vW9a6t3PBCU • Stand Firm and Act Like Men Sermon Series https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLG692pIhVPaknAJCDYPL1GFeko_PMkVfU • Deepen with Pastor Joby Martin https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLG692pIhVPalAqqevl0Vj7-9hbAkvaxgD #TheChurchOfEleven22 #Jesus #Christian #testimony #Church #StandFirm #StandFirmandActLikeMen #StandFirmandActLikeMenSeries About The Church of Eleven22 The Church of Eleven22® is a movement for all people to discover and deepen a relationship with Jesus Christ. Eleven22 is led by Pastor Joby Martin and based in Jacksonville, Florida, with multiple campuses throughout Jacksonville and the surrounding areas. To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world click here: http://coe22.com/donate