Therman Evans, Esq. President of the Board, Mentoring to Manhood

Before a young boy can become a man he must see the image of one. We would never want to discount the power and impact that a woman can have in a young boy’s life. There are numerous examples where women have raised accountable and responsible boys. However, if we want to raise a generation of strong men, then gender difference alone should dictate any mentor/mentee relationship. Our organization has found that boys respond better to male mentors because of common interests and experience. Just by virtue of being a man there are some questions that only a man can answer. Young boys are regularly dealing with issues around conflict, self-identity, sex, discipline, and faith. Adult men who have encountered and learned to resolve these types of issues are better equipped to answer these questions. On a fundamental level, if we expect our boys to be men, then they must see men.