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.
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.
.JPG )
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.
