The Rod: Biblical Principles & Practice

*** one point of clarification. When pastor Drew was speaking about Bill Giather, he meant Bill Gothard, not the Gaither music family. The Gothard movement (the one the Dugger's from 19 kids and counting where caught up in) is what he was critiquing.Biblical Discipline & The Rod is a direct, Scripture‑anchored class that teaches parents how to confront willful defiance with clarity, authority, and consistency. It explains why discipline is an act of love, how the rod functions as a God‑given tool of rescue, and how to distinguish childishness from true rebellion. Parents learn a practical, repeatable process for administering discipline calmly and restoring relationship afterward. The class emphasizes shaping a child’s will so they learn to submit to parental authority and ultimately to God. We conclude with a brief look at training children to sit still, listen, and control their bodies as a foundational discipline for life and worship.