About Christian Mentors

Christian Mentors was founded in 2004 as a way to match caring Christian adult role models with children from fatherless families.

Christian Mentor’s founder, Brian Bovee, was teaching Sunday school with his wife when he personally encountered many children who desperately needed a positive adult role model in their life. Researching the topic more he learned of the research supporting the incredible impact of mentoring on a child as well as the lack of effective Christian mentoring programs. He was certain God had called others to the same mission. As he talked to church members and pastors, Brian came to understand that Christians did indeed want to help, but they had few ideas about how to do so.

It was clear that if Christians were to become leaders in mentoring, they needed leadership, organization, training, encouragement, and prayer. He developed the Christian Mentors model to fill these critical roles.

Since its inception Christian Mentors has matched hundreds of children with pre-screened caring role models, created an adult mentoring program, provided low cost family retreats, and developed a comprehensive program for affiliates to use in administering a mentoring program.

Christian Mentors is a non-profit, volunteer 501c3 organization dedicated to changing lives through Christian Mentoring. Our directors meet bi-monthly to chart the course of this ministry.

Our Board

Tina Monson - Executive Director Tina Monson joins Christian Mentors from the world of business, with a background knowledge of institutions, group homes and foster homes.  She currently is a youth mentor. Her passion and vision is that all youth will experiance having a mentor in their lives. As our  full-time employee, Tina hopes to use all her gifts for the glory of God's work, and through full-time dedication, enable Christian Mentors to grow exponentially in the coming years. Tina  resides in Riverside County with her son.

Brian Bovee - Founder Brian Bovee started Christian Mentors in 2002 after serving with his wife in Sunday School in Northern California and encountering the many fatherless children needing a Godly influence in their lives. Brian continues to apply his foundational vision and talents to the organization as he volunteers his time in various capacities. He also contributes his time with executive overview and consulting, as well as networking and task contribution. His resolve and dedication to this ministry has served as a backbone to our efforts and commitment. Brian now resides in Southern California with his wife and 3 children.

Craig Misuradze - President, Board Member Craig Misuradze has been actively involved with Christian Mentors since shortly after it's Southern California debut in 2003. Craig believes strongly that mentoring makes "all the difference in the world" for young people, and has actively served as a mentor to several young men in our organization. Additionally, Craig brings valuable experience and knowledge from the business and financial world in his capacity as a financial and investment advisor. Craig and his wife Cindy have been happily married for over 25 years, and currently reside in Southern California.

Terry Yeager - Treasurer, Board Member Terry Yeager has been involved with Christian Mentors first as a mentor and now as a board member. He has positively impacted the life of his mentee through regular mentoring and now brings his positive experiences in mentoring to help us on our board.  Terry is also a former small business owner.

Larry Kimpel - Board Member Larry Kimpel is a Professional Singer, Songwriter and Musician. He and his wife Kim have been happily married for 18 years and are members of the Crystal Cathedral in Garden Grove, CA. The Kimpel's serve in a duel capacity in their church family. Larry is both a Ministering Elder and Worship Leader, while Kim is an Assistant Pastor and The Director of Weddings. Larry takes his role as a Mentor very seriously and he truly cares for the well being of his Mentees and their families. He joined the Board of Christian Mentors in 2007.