Wayne A. Mack

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
# Title Year
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
# Title Year
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) 2012