Wayne Mack is a pastor, educator, and prolific author specializing in biblical counseling and Christian living. He has written over 24 books, including foundational works such as "Strengthening Your Marriage," "Your Family God's Way," and "Homework Manual for Biblical Living." His collaborative work "An Introduction to Biblical Counseling," co-authored with John MacArthur, is widely recognized in theological circles. Mack's publications span practical theology, marriage and family dynamics, and personal spiritual growth, offering biblically grounded guidance for everyday challenges.
With a career spanning decades, Mack combines pastoral experience with academic rigor. He holds degrees from Wheaton College, Philadelphia Seminary, and Westminster Theological Seminary, where his doctoral research focused on marriage and family counseling. After serving as a pastor from 1958 to 1976, he transitioned to teaching biblical counseling at institutions like The Master’s College and Westminster Theological Seminary. Since 2006, he has resided in Pretoria, South Africa, where he trains pastors and church leaders through the Strengthening Ministries Training Institute.
Mack's influence extends globally through his teaching, writing, and leadership roles. He developed the MA program in biblical counseling at The Master’s College and serves as Executive Director of the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors of Africa. A longtime member of the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors, he was inducted into its Academy in 2006. His works, including "Down But Not Out" and "The Fear Factor," continue to equip readers with scriptural solutions to life’s struggles. Mack remains active in ministry, emphasizing the sufficiency of Scripture in counseling and discipleship.
Non-Fiction Books
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Title
Year
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1
Strengthening Your Marriage
1951
2
The Role of Women in the Church
1972
3
To God Be the Glory: A Study in the Biblical Doctrine of Particular Redemption
1973
4
How to Pray Effectively
1977
5
A How to Manual for Christian Growth and Development: How to Read the Bible
1977
6
Homework Manual for Biblical Living Volume 1: Personal and Interpersonal Problems
1979
7
Homework Manual for Biblical Living Volume 2: Family and Marital Problems
1980
8
Preparing for Marriage God's Way
1986
9
Your Family, God's Way: Developing and Sustaining Relationships in the Home
1991
10
Counseling: How to Counsel Biblically (With: John F. MacArthur Jr.)
1994
11
Life in the Father's House: A Member's Guide to the Local Church (With: Dave Swavely)
1996
12
Courage: Fighting Fear With Fear (With: Joshua Mack)
2002
13
God's Solutions to Life's Problems (With: Joshua Mack)
2002
14
The Twin Pillars of the Christian Life: Effective Prayer and Disciplined Bible Study (With: Joshua Mack)
2003
15
The Fear Factor: What Satan Doesn't Want You to Know (With: Joshua Mack)
2003
16
Reaching the Ear of God: Praying More... and More Like Jesus
2004
17
Down, But Not Out: How to Get Up When Life Knocks You Down
2005
18
Humility: The Forgotten Virtue (With: Joshua Mack)
2005
19
A Christian Growth and Discipleship Manual, Volume 3: A Homework Manual for Biblical Living (With: Wayne Erick Johnston)
2005
20
A Fight to the Death: Taking Aim at Sin Within (With: Joshua Mack)
2006
21
Sweethearts for a Lifetime: Making the Most of Your Marriage (With: Carol Mack)
2006
22
Anger & Stress Management God's Way
2007
23
To Be or Not To Be A Church Member
2007
24
True Success and How to Attain It: And Man's Greatest Need
2007
25
“It’s Not Fair!”: Finding Hope When Times Are Tough
2008
26
Maximum Impact: Living and Loving for God's Glory
2010
27
Christian Life Issues: Volume 1: The Beginning of the Journey
2020
28
Christian Life Issues: Volume 2: The Christian Journey Continued and Concluded
2020
Resources for Biblical Living Books
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Title
Year
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1
In-Laws: Married with Parents
2009
2
Problems: Solving Them God’s Way (By: Jay E. Adams)
2009
3
Temptation: Applying Radical Amputation to Life's Sinful Patterns (By: Jay E. Adams)