#42 – Boys to Men
Christian Service Brigade
Guest: Scott Haima, President
Act Like Men – Men’s Leadership Podcast
Sponsored by Men’s Ministry Catalyst
Podcast Show Notes
“It is better to build strong children than it is to repair broken men.”
— Frederick Douglas
Today we are discussing ways to do just that. Our guest, Scott Haima, the president of Christian Service Brigade (CSB), has committed his life to being involved in helping boys on their journey to manhood. In doing so he also helps men be repaired through their commitment to volunteering to build strong boys.
CSB’s mission is Building Godly Men of Today and Tomorrow. It starts with an understanding that many boys are being left behind in society in general, and school in particular.
Boys think, learn, mature, and play differently than girls. Experts tell us boys require more space and have a shorter attention spans than most girls. The traditional classroom model has proven ineffective in impacting boys and young men and mentoring them toward genuine spiritual formation.
Robert Lewis, in his book called Raising a Modern-Day Knight, talks about not only is the value to the boys, but the men involved, he calls a community of men. As we have talked many times, a boy or a man cannot go through this world alone, but needs a strong community that can encourage, hold accountable and help with raising our sons to become Godly men.
We have spoken in previous episodes about the value of multiple, trusted, Godly adults in the lives of our children. They mature more, expand their horizons, and see the value of Christian values and shared relationships.
Boys need hands-on activity, a lot of fun, and earnest, honest men who keep showing up to make a difference in their lives through planned and direction activities — all the while showing how God is involved in every detail of our lives.
CSB can help your church create a community of men to help you transform your boys to become men. They have very clear roadmaps for the men to get involved to make it easy to volunteer and lead the boys. With all of the resources available, your men can focus on the boys rather than all of the prep. Please take advantage.
Resources:
Scott Haima – President, Christian Service Brigade
To reach Scott Haima: shaima@csbministries.org
To connect with the ministry: https://csbministries.org
Phone number for CSB: 800-815-5573
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