Comments on: Update on The Mentoring Project and the Fatherhood Task Force http://donmilleris.com/2009/09/21/update-on-the-mentoring-project-and-the-fatherhood-task-force/ Best-Selling Author Of Books, And Stuff Sun, 14 Mar 2010 02:28:43 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: E Allen http://donmilleris.com/2009/09/21/update-on-the-mentoring-project-and-the-fatherhood-task-force/comment-page-1/#comment-8846 E Allen Thu, 17 Dec 2009 15:22:03 +0000 http://donmilleris.com/?p=1316#comment-8846 You said that 90% of the budget is from private sources- what is the current budget for the Family Task Force? You said that 90% of the budget is from private sources- what is the current budget for the Family Task Force?

]]> By: Eric Verby http://donmilleris.com/2009/09/21/update-on-the-mentoring-project-and-the-fatherhood-task-force/comment-page-1/#comment-8602 Eric Verby Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:42:25 +0000 http://donmilleris.com/?p=1316#comment-8602 Good going, Don. This is a great initiative. It's nice to know that your faith has evolved to the p0int of blossoming into service. Keep exploring the heart of Christianity, which is really all about the heart of Christ Himself--in his mercy, grace, and justice. Good going, Don. This is a great initiative. It’s nice to know that your faith has evolved to the p0int of blossoming into service.

Keep exploring the heart of Christianity, which is really all about the heart of Christ Himself–in his mercy, grace, and justice.

]]> By: Andria http://donmilleris.com/2009/09/21/update-on-the-mentoring-project-and-the-fatherhood-task-force/comment-page-1/#comment-8540 Andria Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:21:28 +0000 http://donmilleris.com/?p=1316#comment-8540 I find this movement encouraging and needed. However, as a fatherless daughter growing up in traditional church this movement seems to be strictly focusing on boys with an absence of the power of fatherlessness on young girls. I would suggest to expand this project to include an area in which young girls can also receive the guidance and mentoring a father figure provides (while under supervision). Fatherless girls need churches/programs to step up and recognize them as well as fatherless boys. Just saying. I find this movement encouraging and needed. However, as a fatherless daughter growing up in traditional church this movement seems to be strictly focusing on boys with an absence of the power of fatherlessness on young girls. I would suggest to expand this project to include an area in which young girls can also receive the guidance and mentoring a father figure provides (while under supervision). Fatherless girls need churches/programs to step up and recognize them as well as fatherless boys. Just saying.

]]> By: David A http://donmilleris.com/2009/09/21/update-on-the-mentoring-project-and-the-fatherhood-task-force/comment-page-1/#comment-8202 David A Thu, 15 Oct 2009 06:39:23 +0000 http://donmilleris.com/?p=1316#comment-8202 Don, Are churches in other cities (say, on the east coast) able to tap into this project? Please let me know. David Don,

Are churches in other cities (say, on the east coast) able to tap into this project?

Please let me know.

David

]]> By: sir jorge http://donmilleris.com/2009/09/21/update-on-the-mentoring-project-and-the-fatherhood-task-force/comment-page-1/#comment-7918 sir jorge Sun, 27 Sep 2009 23:41:55 +0000 http://donmilleris.com/?p=1316#comment-7918 that's definitely an interesting thing that’s definitely an interesting thing

]]> By: Anna http://donmilleris.com/2009/09/21/update-on-the-mentoring-project-and-the-fatherhood-task-force/comment-page-1/#comment-7820 Anna Tue, 22 Sep 2009 04:54:05 +0000 http://donmilleris.com/?p=1316#comment-7820 In just a few minutes, I will be gladly signing up to help. :) I used to work in a group home for kids who could not be with their families, and those who didn't have families. I saw first hand the great need for mentors. I worked mostly in the homes for girls, but often observed the male staff and their interaction with the boys. You could see clearly how much the boys valued that interaction, even in times of conflict, because most of them NEVER had that from their own fathers. It's heartbreaking. But, it's SO encouraging and wonderful to see what projects like The Mentoring Project bring into the lives of boys in need of mentors. I often feel like I'm repeating myself, so I may have mentioned these things before, but really, we should never stop talking about the things that need talking about. :) Not necessarliy with loud voices, but enough to encourage people to take a step into acts of service, that may go beyond our comfort zones. I think your new book does that very well. In just a few minutes, I will be gladly signing up to help. :)

I used to work in a group home for kids who could not be with their families, and those who didn’t have families. I saw first hand the great need for mentors. I worked mostly in the homes for girls, but often observed the male staff and their interaction with the boys. You could see clearly how much the boys valued that interaction, even in times of conflict, because most of them NEVER had that from their own fathers. It’s heartbreaking. But, it’s SO encouraging and wonderful to see what projects like The Mentoring Project bring into the lives of boys in need of mentors.

I often feel like I’m repeating myself, so I may have mentioned these things before, but really, we should never stop talking about the things that need talking about. :) Not necessarliy with loud voices, but enough to encourage people to take a step into acts of service, that may go beyond our comfort zones. I think your new book does that very well.

]]> By: JamesW http://donmilleris.com/2009/09/21/update-on-the-mentoring-project-and-the-fatherhood-task-force/comment-page-1/#comment-7815 JamesW Tue, 22 Sep 2009 03:20:20 +0000 http://donmilleris.com/?p=1316#comment-7815 Don, thanks very much for this post. I don't have anything to comment on or to add; you said it perfectly. And the video clip was great. Thanks! Don, thanks very much for this post. I don’t have anything to comment on or to add; you said it perfectly. And the video clip was great. Thanks!

]]> By: Jennifer http://donmilleris.com/2009/09/21/update-on-the-mentoring-project-and-the-fatherhood-task-force/comment-page-1/#comment-7813 Jennifer Tue, 22 Sep 2009 01:50:36 +0000 http://donmilleris.com/?p=1316#comment-7813 Thanks for filling us in on what's going on with TMP. What a vision! Will definitely spread the word to friends and family as I so believe in what the TMP is doing. Children just need someone to believe in them and that makes all the difference! Thanks for filling us in on what’s going on with TMP. What a vision! Will definitely spread the word to friends and family as I so believe in what the TMP is doing. Children just need someone to believe in them and that makes all the difference!

]]> By: Colin http://donmilleris.com/2009/09/21/update-on-the-mentoring-project-and-the-fatherhood-task-force/comment-page-1/#comment-7811 Colin Tue, 22 Sep 2009 01:31:35 +0000 http://donmilleris.com/?p=1316#comment-7811 What a wonderful, motivated action you've put forth, Don. It's great to see somebody who speaks so much about faith put it into action. Thanks for everything... (Yikes, I sound like I'm sucking up) -Colin colinsays.com What a wonderful, motivated action you’ve put forth, Don. It’s great to see somebody who speaks so much about faith put it into action.

Thanks for everything…

(Yikes, I sound like I’m sucking up)

-Colin
colinsays.com

]]> By: Shelly http://donmilleris.com/2009/09/21/update-on-the-mentoring-project-and-the-fatherhood-task-force/comment-page-1/#comment-7806 Shelly Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:54:25 +0000 http://donmilleris.com/?p=1316#comment-7806 Support sent your way...both spiritual and financial. :) I especially liked the last minute and a half of the podcast. You have to admire a man who takes his role as father and husband seriously and with great honor. I will say, the world (America) would be much different if we pulled our heads out of our cans and realized what really matters and what really makes a difference. Stable families, secure homes, and being a part of a supportive community are all foundational. You're stepping in the gap Don, and kid's life directions will be altered in such positive ways. May you continue to trust God and watch Him move your mountains and theirs. Support sent your way…both spiritual and financial. :)

I especially liked the last minute and a half of the podcast. You have to admire a man who takes his role as father and husband seriously and with great honor.

I will say, the world (America) would be much different if we pulled our heads out of our cans and realized what really matters and what really makes a difference. Stable families, secure homes, and being a part of a supportive community are all foundational.

You’re stepping in the gap Don, and kid’s life directions will be altered in such positive ways.

May you continue to trust God and watch Him move your mountains and theirs.

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