initial meeting of the dads

–Jon Stewart

“Fatherhood is great

because you can ruin

someone from scratch”

Meeting of the DadsDecember 2014

Soul Pancake Clip on Fatherhood

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:6-9 “ And these words that I command you

today shall be on your heart. 7 You shall teach them diligently to your

children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie

down, and when you rise. 8 You shall bind them as a sign on your hand, and they shall be as frontlets between your

eyes. 9 You shall write them on the doorposts of your house and on your

gates.” k2

Begins with usInsistence upon faith in God and obedience to Biblical principles

Self-sacrificial, willingness to prioritize family

Highly engaged, invested time, willing to listen

Purposeful modeling of traits they wanted kids to take on: respect, patience, love

Convey a sense of control at home

Sensitive to the impact of their words

Often explained directives or rules

Assumed responsibility in developing children’s faith

Raising Spiritual Champions1. Be active in the pursuit of your faith

2. Always tell the truth

3. Never cheat or steal

4. Always show respect to others

5. Help others whenever opportunity arises

6. Control your tongue

Raising Spiritual Champions7. Take good care of your body

8. Don’t judge motives of others, only behavior affecting you personally

9. Work hard in school to produce the most excellent work possible

10. Carry out household chores

11. Make sure at least one parent always knows where you are

12. Accept the penalties for in appropriate behavior

Electronics

Electronics

Potential Other Topics

Friendships

Media

Chores & Money

Sources• George Barna, Revolutionary Parenting, Tyndale (2007)

• Brainy Quotes

• www.soulpancake.com, The Fatherhood Project, Corbyn Tyson

• Bible Gateway, ESV

• Slideshare from Dr. Stephen Grcevich, “Raising Spiritual Champions”

Contact

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www.intentionalfathers.com