Imagine the following scenarios.
Scenario #1. It’s evening time in your home. Everyone is settled in for the night. You and your wife are about to start watching a movie in the den together. On the way to get some popcorn from the kitchen you walk past your son’s room. He’s on the phone with a friend and you overhear him saying, “No way man. My dad is awesome!”
How does that feel?
Scenario #2. You’ve just moved your son into his college dorm room. He’s about to start freshmen orientation. You give him a hug, tell him to call if he needs anything, and then walk out the door. On your way to the car, you turn to your wife and say, “I know I didn’t do it perfectly, but I did everything I could to teach him what it means to be a True Man of faith and I can’t wait to see where he goes from here!”
How does that feel?
Do you have a clear plan to see these things happen?
We all love our children. We all want to raise them well. But, we all have a problem. The problem is that our lives are often ruled by the Tyranny of the Urgent. Work is a constant pressure and our families live at a frantic pace. We’re busy! But, there’s also a fear that in all of our hurry and rush, we could look up and have missed the opportunities to say and do the most important things.
This is just plain wrong. Scripture calls fathers to guide their children and to teach them the way they should live. But, how? ManYear.
ManYear is a yearlong, intentional fathering journey that empowers you to guide your son into True Manhood. It begins with a month of preparation, followed by two days of retreat. On the retreat dads spend time praying, planning, and creating a clear vision with specific teachings for their sons. Fathers then develop a unique plan for the year that brings these teachings to life. After the retreat the men continue to meet monthly in both small groups and individually for coaching, encouragement, and prayer.
Pricing for ManYear is determined through conversation, honoring your context and resources. With that said, this journey will be an investment of time and finances. It will also be an investment in yourself and in your son that will offer returns for years to come.
ManYear is a journey of transformation. It's about moving from pressure and uncertainty, to a clarity and community. It's about fathers no longer reacting to their busy schedules, rushing through the vital years of their sons’ lives, but intentionally creating experiences that guide and equip their sons. Most importantly, ManYear is about shifting from a father being seen by his son, to a son being seen by his father. And when fathers embrace their role as Guide and sons grasp what it means to be a man of God, generations will be impacted for the Kingdom.
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