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The following resources are available for ordering directly from the respective websites. Christian Mentors shares these suggestions with you in hopes of providing you with materials that will bless and help you along in your journey. Some of these suggested readings are aimed at wholistic family fitness in a variety of areas including healing and financial fitness from a Godly perspective. Christian Mentors is not necessarily affiliated with these organizations, and does not profit in any way from these referals. We hope you enjoy these resources!
Accent on Parenting
A Renowned Parenting Course
A renowned, life-changing, and effective parenting course by Barbara D. Tooker, M.A., Accent On Parenting; Tools for Building 21st Century Kids, is offered to Christian Mentors at a discount. This independent study course, in both Spanish and English, covers The Parenting Process: Human Growth & Development, Communication, Decision-making, Self-Esteem, and Discipline and is a practical, common sense guide to strengthening family life. AOP can also be used by groups as a discussion guide. This course also meets the requirements of the California Welfare and Institutions Code for mandated attendees and includes a certificate of completion (upon 85% pass rate of open book test) for family reunification, mediation, co-parenting, divorce, incarceration, and child abuse. It has also been approved by the California Superior Court for any purposes related to decrees regarding parenting skills education courses, as well as the Riverside County Department of Social Services, Child Protective Services Division, after a two year peer review that included the California Department of Social Services.
Barbara has taught parenting classes for over 28 years. She is a professional speaker and trainer in the areas of parenting, education, and literacy. Her 17 years as a school board member have served to solidify her belief in building strong families and communities. A former teacher and librarian, and educational consultant, she co-founded the National Parenting Institute (TeachParents.com) in 1989. NPI is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to helping parents strengthen their family life, partner effectively with schools, and use techniques that build 21st century kids who are competent, caring, resilient, and successful.
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The Difference a Father Makes
A Life Changing Book for Dads!
If you have never received a blessing from your Father, this book is also for you. Ed gives insight on how you can connect to the Father and receive the blessing you never got a chance to recieve. In The Difference a Father Makes, Ed Tandy McGlasson challenges dads to excel in fatherhood and equips them to do so. "It is not that dads dont want to bless their kids, it is that many of them just dont understand how to do it." Discover the potential you have as a father to make a difference in the lives of your children! Learn how you can empower your children to pursue their dreams!
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Mentoring
Confidence in Finding a Mentor and Becoming One
This book explores the lost practice of mentoring, and the basics of mentoring such as: how to be one, how to find one, and the do's and don'ts. Each section of this wonderful and enlightening book will open up a whole new world in your journey into mentoring.
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The Shack
Where Tragedy Confronts Eternity
This book is sure to change the life of anyone who reads it. A fictional tale that speaks to the pain and woundedness of humanity, and how we can transcend some of the most difficult of situations in life, with hope for true and eternal healing in Jesus Christ.
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Taking The Lead
Following the Example of Paul, Timothy, and Silvanus
This book is the foundation to the Taking the Lead strategy to recruit and empower 1,000,000 men to make a difference in the lives of those they influence. Dr. Jenson shares 10 biblical leadership principles that were lived out by Paul, Timothy, and Silvanus (1 Thessalonians 2:1-12) The principles of this book represent the best biblical model for leadership in our culture today. More than ever in our history, men need to step up and take charge in their ministry, their home and in the marketplace. Dr. Jenson provides valuable insights and challenges you to take the lead!
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Handoff
The Only Way to Win the Race of Life
This is a book that you will read, enjoy and pass on to others. Handoff is a clarion call to enjoin what may be the most significant battle of our age--to mentor, coach and disciple the next generation of leaders. Will you join us?
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Total Money Makeover
A Proven Plan for Financial Fitness
It’s time to take control of your money—ready, set, GO! But wait…what are you going to do? Where do you start? How do you get out of debt?
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In this book, Dave condenses his 17 years of financial teaching and counseling into 7 organized, easy-to-follow steps that will lead you out of debt and into a Total Money Makeover. Plus, you’ll read over 50 real-life stories from people just like you who have followed these principles and are now winning with their money. It is a plan designed for everyone, regardless of income or age.
With The Total Money Makeover, you'll be able to: Design a sure-fire plan for paying off ALL debt; Recognize the 10 most dangerous money myths (these will kill you); Secure a big, fat nest egg for emergencies and retirement; Positively change your life and your family tree!
Strong Fathers Strong Daughters
10 Secrets Every Father Should Know
In today’s increasingly complicated world, it’s often difficult for parents to connect with their daughters–and especially so for fathers. In this unique and invaluable guide, Dr. Meg Meeker, a pediatrician with more than twenty years’ experience counseling girls, reveals that a young woman’s relationship with her father is far more important than we’ve ever realized. To become a strong, confident woman, a daughter needs her father’s attention, protection, courage, and wisdom. Dr. Meeker shares the ten secrets every father needs to know in order to strengthen or rebuild bonds with his daughter and shape her life–and his own–for the better. Inside you’ll discover:
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• the essential virtues of strong fathers–and how to develop them
• the cues daughters take from their dads on everything from self-respect to drugs, alcohol, and sex
• the truth about ground rules (girls do want them, despite their protests)
• the importance of becoming a hero to your daughter
• the biggest mistake a dad can make–and the ramifications
• the fact that girls actually depend on their dads’ guidance into adulthood
• steps fathers can follow to help daughters avoid disastrous decisions and mistakes
• ways in which a father’s faith–or lack thereof–will influence his daughter
• essential communication strategies for different stages of a girl’s life
• true stories of “prodigal daughters”–and how their fathers helped to bring them back
Dads, you are far more powerful than you think–andif you follow Dr. Meeker’s advice, the rewards will be unmatched.
