Handbook for Dads

Fatherhood isn’t easy – and most dads feel like they’re making it up as they go. But the good news is that you don’t have to figure it out alone.

Handbook for Dads is the straightforward guide every dad needs. Blending practical advice with real-life stories and timeless wisdom, it equips you to raise kids who are confident, resilient, and ready for the world.

Whether you’re holding your first newborn or navigating the challenges of teenage years, this book will give you the tools and encouragement to step up, lean in, and enjoy the adventure of fatherhood. 

“If ever there was a book needed for right now, this is it. ‘Handbook for Dads’ will be a lifeline for fathers drowning in all the pressures coming upon them from many sources. Dads receive little encouragement in any media today. This book is a drought-breaker for fatherhood, a rain on a thirsty land.”
Phil Pringle, OAM. 
Founder and Leader, C3 Church Global

“I cannot think of anyone more qualified to write this book for dads.
Chris and Ruth have very effectively parented their natural and foster children. 
This book is well written and features Chris’ down to earth and deeply Christian wisdom.”
Dr Keith Farmer, Principal Emeritus, Australian College of Ministries

About the author
Chris Brown pastors C3 Church Narara on the NSW Central Coast of Australia alongside his wife, Ruth. They pioneered the church in 1994 after serving as missionaries in Russia in the early 1990s. They have been married for 38 years and are proud parents of five married children. Originally trained as a teacher, Chris holds a Masters degree in Education. He communicates with down-to-earth wisdom, practical insight, and humour. He is passionate about building functional families and helping dads be the best they can be. In his free time, Chris enjoys motorcycling, mountain biking, running, chocolate, and spoiling his grandchildren.