I’m working on a Manhood Curriculum. While I’ve had a number of contacts from interested youth leaders, I’d like to get a feel for the interest and need for such a curriculum.
Squires Mentoring Group for Teenage Boys
When I started meeting with teen boys in a church mentoring group I called Squires, I discovered that […]
Posted on October 16th, 2008 by Jeff Purkiss
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ActLikeMen.org
Please consider printing the flyer found at ActLikeMen.org. At the bottom of the navigation bar on the left, you’ll find a link for a pdf file. This pdf file can be saved or printed.
The flyer advertised five ministries, including Squires2Knights Ministries. Each ministry offers information and resources for bestowing a Christ-centered manhood […]
Posted on October 4th, 2008 by Jeff Purkiss
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THE NEXT GENERATION OF FATHERLESS MEN
I cannot emphasize enough: the fatherless boys of today need Godly men in their lives. The number of boys in this category is astronomical and growing. They are the products of a systemic breakdown of manhood that has evolved over several previous generations. This breakdown of […]
Posted on October 2nd, 2008 by Jeff Purkiss
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Star Wars - Luke Skywalker - Darth Vader.
We all know the story. And I’m sure we’re all familiar with the haunting sound of Darth Vader’s labored breathing. The villain of Star Wars requires that ominous mask as a sort-of life-support device. Somehow that apparatus affects his breathing. Oh how that […]
Posted on October 2nd, 2008 by Jeff Purkiss
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THE NEXT GENERATION OF MEN
The target group of mentoring today’s boys will obviously become the next generation of men. The time invested in them will bring about a new legacy for men in our nation. They will become better disciples and servants for God. The will become loving husbands and dedicated fathers. […]
Posted on September 27th, 2008 by Jeff Purkiss
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teach-our-boys.mp3
I recently ran this radio commercial in San Antonio, TX. Click on the mp3 file above.
9 of 10 inmates are men.
9 of 10 on death row hate their father.
9 of 10 juvies are boys.
All school shootings were carried out by young men.
And more than 5 of 10 boys will graduate high school without their […]
Posted on September 17th, 2008 by Jeff Purkiss
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50 Devotions for Boys’ Groups
I have posted 50 devotions in the S2K Devotional on the Squires2Knights Ministries Website. They can be downloaded one at a time as PDF files. And they are free.
However, copies are now available as a complete devotional book. Your price, $15, is probably cheaper than your cost to […]
Posted on July 12th, 2008 by Jeff Purkiss
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An Economic Crisis
All the evidence is pointing to an economic crisis. It seems to be the prominent concern in our nation. And while there are many factors involved, fuel prices are definitely the biggest culprit.
The price of gas has skyrocketed. The effects of our free market system, with its supply and […]
Posted on July 7th, 2008 by Jeff Purkiss
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I recently received some encouraging words from a gentleman. He had found the Squire2Knights and MentoringOurBoys websites through a search engine. He was generous enough to drop me an email. It was obvious that he was excited about raising his four sons into Christ-like manhood and that he had some ideas to […]
Posted on June 15th, 2008 by Jeff Purkiss
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Got Mentors?
There is a need! A need for mentors. And the needs are being met.
The momentum is gaining strength as awareness of the need grows. Organizations like Hope for Youth Alliance are meeting the needs. Daniel Arrelano has seen the needs and has stepped up to the plate. He has […]
Posted on May 29th, 2008 by Jeff Purkiss
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