The Mentoring Project

Nearly two years ago, I wrote a post called Fathers and men about the men who stepped in as “mentors” in my sons’ lives for the past 10 years. What has always been near and dear to my heart has opened more as a chance to reach those boys and their moms who are not as fortunate as I have been.

I know I am an exception. When I became a single mom, I had a good job. I could support myself when child support payments didn’t come in. I had worked in schools and learned how to talk to, teach, and parent (doesn’t mean I’m perfect at all…just means I have seen a lot of good techniques and approaches to a lot of situations!). I found a church that had wonderful men who demonstrated and modeled how men were supposed to act and what marriage was supposed to really look like. I know that’s not usually the case.

The Mentoring Project (and this “official” site too) was started by Donald Miller to partner with and resource churches to do exactly what we had experienced with “mentoring”! Through some blogging connections, I’ve connected with 3 of the board/directors/developers…Larry Shallenberger, Hannah Harrod and Wade Trimmer. We have emailed and chatted and I’m excited to see the vision and be a part of it all! In addition to equipping churches to begin mentoring young men, the vision also includes developing resources for single moms. This part is only just beginning and I can’t wait to see where it all goes!

I’ll keep you updated!!!