Fathers in Training Web Resources
There are numerous great resources for fathering and related topics on the Internet. For your help and reference, several are listed below.
We recently added a Christian Worldview section and -- NEW -- a Devotional Materials section below.
(Please note that EFCC does not directly financially support the following ministries. Supplying these websites for additional fathering resources does not mean we endorse or acknowledge the soundness of each site or its doctrinal alignment with EFCC.)
Resource Listing
Focus on the Family is a global Christian ministry dedicated to helping families thrive. They provide help and resources for couples to build healthy marriages that reflect God's design, and for parents to raise their children according to morals and values grounded in biblical principles.
The following link provides access to a variety of parenting resources:
www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting.aspx
The following link provides access to a number of articles specifically targeted at fathers: www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/parenting_roles.aspx
The following two links contain part 1 and part 2 of a message on the vital role of fathers delivered by Josh McDowell to Focus on the Family staff:
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The Source 4 Parents helps parents build relationships and teach biblical values to their children.
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Shepherd Press is committed to providing God's people with solid biblical books and materials. These resources focus on heart issues and the centrality of the gospel.
The following link provides access to a number of audio and video resources including Shepherding a Child's Heart:
http://shepherdpress.com/home.php?cat=252
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Christian Book Distributors continues to provide an enormous selection at excellent value, with strong customer service and support. Christian Book is also in partnership with Focus on the Family:
To look for a particular resource, select the type from the left hand column (for example "Books"). Then select "Marriage Parenting Homelife," then "Parenting," and then "Fatherhood." The following links provide access to John Eldredge's "You Have What It Takes" in book, pamphlet, and CD formats.
www.christianbook.com/Christian/Books/product?item_no=363847&event=CF
www.christianbook.com/Christian/Books/product?item_no=364356#curr
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The National Center for Fathering reaches more than one million dads annually through a variety of programs. Their long-term goal is to create a culture of Championship Fathering by enlisting 10% of dads to make a commitment to fulfill the tenets of Championship Fathering.
A wealth of resources is available for fathers based on age, situation, current hot topics, and Championship Fathering. The following link provides access to "Championship Fathering – How to Win at Being a Dad" materials.
www.fathers.com/dadstore/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2_6&products_id=238
The following link contains access to a variety of research topics and surveys on the importance of an involved father:
www.fathers.com/content/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=75&Itemid=109
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The mission of Al Menconi Ministries is to educate and equip Christian parents, leaders, and youth to consider the values communicated in their entertainment and encourage choices consistent with God's Word. They accomplish this by providing practical, balanced resources on today's entertainment for the church, school, and home. They like to emphasize the words "practical" and "balanced" because they challenge their audience to think, not merely tell them what to think.
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Rose Publishing, Inc. publishes full-color easy-to-use Bible reference materials, including Bible charts, Bible maps, Bible timelines and biblical reference pamphlets for pastors, Bible study leaders, New Member Classes, and small groups. Rose Publishing specializes in graphics-rich Bible teaching aids. Its mission is to make Bible and Christian topics easy to understand and more interesting.
The following link provides access to presentation materials useful for fathers.
www.rose-publishing.com/productdetails.cfm?PC=2334
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The mission of Man in the Mirror is to train leaders and transform men.
The following link provides access to a 4 week study called "Dads That Make A Difference Life Plan."
www.maninthemirror.org/store/21/_flypagetpl/shopproduct_details/119
The following link describes the difference between fathering for performance and fathering the heart.
www.maninthemirror.org/mimblog/entry/70-things-every-man-needs-to-know-22-fathering
The following link provides access to a number of different CD series for Dads.
www.maninthemirror.org/store/36/shopbrowse
The following link provides access to a CD series perfect for the Dad who spends a lot of time in the car:
http://www.maninthemirror.org/store/flypagetpl/shopproduct_details/135
The following links provide access to articles on parenting adult children and leading family devotions (must register to gain access to the whole article, registering is free).
www.maninthemirror.org/a-look-in-the-mirror/192-classic-issue-how-to-parent-adult-children
www.maninthemirror.org/a-look-in-the-mirror/181-how-to-lead-a-family-devotion-classic-issue
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Christianbook.com has partnered with Focus on the Family for their Recommended List of Books.
The following link provides access to a general list of fathering resources:
http://family.christianbook.com/fotf-fatherhood
The following link allows fine tuning of resources by age. Select the appropriate age group on the left (Early Years, Teen Years, School Years) and then under "Audience" select "Fathers":
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All Pro Dad is Family First's innovative program helping men to become better fathers. All Pro Dad has 53 NFL spokesmen, multiple events with NFL teams, over 1,000 All Pro Dad's Day chapters, and Play of the Day daily emails that reach over 56,000 fathers each day.
The following link provides access to recommended books for all fathers:
www.allprodad.com/estore/products.php?cat=10
The following link provides access to articles and other free resources for fathers:
www.allprodad.com/playbook/index.php
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Answers in Genesis is the ministry of Ken Ham devoted to believing, defending, and proclaiming the creation account in Genesis. Ken is also the author of books helping parents understand how the church is losing this generation and the negative impact of college education on our youth.
The following link provides access to Ham's books "Already Gone" and "Already Compromised."
www.answersingenesis.org/PublicStore/catalog/Ken-Ham-Resources,361.aspx?
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The Washington Area Coalition of Men's Ministries (WACMM) is a nonprofit, non-denominational, evangelical training, speaking, consulting and event-sponsoring ministry. Their purpose is to help pastors and men's leaders to minister to men in the mid-Atlantic Region for the glory of God.
The following link provides access to a variety of ministry to men resources:
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Zig Ziglar strives to be the difference-maker in people's personal, family and professional success. During speeches, his messages of hope, encouragement and faith showcase his way of life -- forming the Ziglar Way.
The following link provides access to a variety of Ziglar books including Raising Positive Kids in a Negative World:
www.ziglar.com/shop/index.php/cPath/21?osCsid=hvv0lse9qk9858an7c5sisa712
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Walking in the Promises is a non profit ministry dedicated to glorifying God and His Son, Jesus Christ, through the teaching of the Scriptures. While they are committed to disseminating biblical truth through the avenues of writing and Christian resources, their principle expression is found in the public teaching ministry of their founder Marcelo Tolopilo.
The following link provides access to a variety of family resources:
www.witp.org/our-store/category/family/
The following link provides access to Tolopilo's book "A Clarion Call to Protect Your Home":
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The Bible Bulletin Board contains a large number of links to books, articles, sermons, and other Christian material.
The following link provides access to J.C. Ryle's "Duties of Parents."
www.biblebb.com/files/ryle/parentsjc.htm
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GospelTruth is a site devoted to the teachings of 19th century preacher Charles Finney. It also contains resources for parents from Finney, William Booth (Salvation Army), and others.
The following link provides access to resources on the subject of training children:
www.gospeltruth.net/children/training_of_children_toc.htm
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As the movie COURAGEOUS has opened in theaters across the country, their prayer is that God will use this film to impact fathers and strengthen families. While this movie will provide great entertainment -- with drama, humor, action, and the heart-touching storylines you've come to love from Sherwood -- there is an underlying theme in this film that will inspire and challenge men to be Godly fathers.
The following link provides access to resources for fathers to help lead their families, belong to a small group, or obtain help to improve:
www.courageousresources.com/individualresources
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The mission of the IRON SHARPENS IRON Conference Network is to mobilize regional ministries to resource local churches with a first class one-day equipping conference that is specifically designed for men (age 13 and older).
The following link provides access to a variety of audio clips from fathering experts:
www.ironsharpensiron.net/fatherfactor
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The Raising a Modern Day Knight video series was created for one reason: To help you as a Dad win your son.
http://rmdk.com/about-rmdk
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The mission of Family Life is to effectively develop godly marriages and families who change the world one home at a time. The following link provides access to a number of parenting resources:
http://www.familylife.com/site/c.dnJHKLNnFoG/b.3204525/k.E76B/Parenting.htm
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The mission of the National Fatherhood Initiative is: To improve the well-being of children by increasing the proportion of children growing up with involved, responsible, and committed fathers. The following link provides access to a number of Christian based resources:
http://www.fatherhood.org/organizations/christian
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Christian Worldview
The EFCC Apologetics ministry is all about the defending the faith we believe in. From small group discussions, classes and annual apologetics conferences, the Apologetics ministry exists to help each believer fight the good fight of faith and help provide them with effective arguments to defend their beliefs. Here's several links to their pages within www.efcc.org:
+ Apologetics in Sunday School
TrueU
www.trueu.org - This is a valuable resource for youth groups, college campus clubs, Sunday School classes, home-based small groups, home schools, and individuals who want to strengthen their faith. Many Christians are failing to keep their faith after they begin college or enter the workforce. Focus on the Family's TrueU curriculum offers an introduction to apologetics (a defense of belief in God) that aims to help reverse this trend.
The Colson Center
www.colsoncenter.org - This site presents research, study, and a networking center for growing in a Christian worldview. The Center provides opportunities for searching a wide range of documents and other materials, joining a learning community, acquiring materials for training others, networking with likeminded Christians, and staying abreast of the latest in Christian worldview thinking.
The Truth Project
www.thetruthproject.org - This DVD-based small group curriculum is comprised of 13 one-hour lessons taught by Dr. Del Tackett. This home study is the starting point for looking at life from a biblical perspective. Each lesson discusses in great detail the relevance and importance of living the Christian worldview in daily life.
Summit Ministries
www.summit.org/curriculum - is an educational Christian ministry whose very existence is a response to our current post-Christian culture. Today, countless Christian youth have fallen victim to the popular ideas of our modern world. Most have adopted these ideas into their own worldview, while still others go on to renounce their Christian faith altogether. Summit views its role in God’s kingdom as a catalyst to counteract this alarming trend. However, our ultimate goal supersedes simply training. As Christians are challenged to stand strong in their faith and defend truth, they will also be equipped to have a positive influence on the society in which they live.
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Devotional Materials
The One Year Devos for Girls, Tyndale House, ages 8-12
The One year Devotion for Boys, Tyndale House, ages 8-12
Jesus Freaks, dc Talk and the Voice of the Martyrs, (Stories of Those Who Stood for Jesus), Bethany House Publishers, teenagers
Under God, dc Talk with Wall Builders, (Triumph and Tragedy: Stories of America's Spiritual Battle), Bethany House Publishers, ages 10 and up