What is a Man?

He's not measured in years. He's not measured by titles. Manhood is earned, proved, tested by character - the hidden substance within.
When a boy chooses manhood, he understands its demands, its responsibilities. He knows there is a test. There has to be proof. He welcomes the challenge. To become a man, the boy must conquer the child. He must face his fears, his limitations, his reliance on the comforts and securities of the past. He must step up to the plate, and embrace the future with courage.
When a boy becomes a man, he knows who he is - and is respected for it. Leaving the world of parents, a boy must look beyond even his own father to find mentors who can help him navigate the passage. Mentors who will encourage, challenge, train and equip him to leap over the edge into manhood. Mentors who lead by example, modeling strength, initiative, determination. Mentors who show the way.
A man is a rare thing. A true man leads not only his own family. He leads communities, nations, even society at large. He leads well because he leads himself. His respect is found in humility, in vision, and in purpose.

Richard Fay

What is the "MATES & MENTORS" program

The Mates & Mentors program is a 3 set series of personal development training from Fellowship Associates in Little Rock Arkansas USA, aimed at Australian men aged 19 to 90, to enable them to work through personal issues and re-engage in life.

The program is structured around 20 to 26 weeks of teaching per year. The 3 programs which makes up Mates and Mentors are titled

'The Quest for Authentic Manhood',

'Authentic Manhood at Work & Home'

'The Great Adventure'.

The Quest for Authentic Manhood

This course is about imparting a vision of what it means to be a man both personally and for those around us. This includes:

• defining what a "man" is
• identifying the characteristics of "manhood"
• investigates hurts and wounds in a mans life
• effects of their manhood on those around you

By participating in this course, a man will gain an understanding of :

• a clear definition of manhood
• an awareness of points of pain in their lives and why they do the things that they do and proactively work through them.
• the need for mentoring other men and high school boys
• the importance of their role in the family and the community

Authentic Manhood at Work & Home

Manhood as relates to work

Husbands and wifes

This year is about teaching men the need to have a healthy work ethic and home life.

By participating in this course, a man will achieve:

• Importance of attitude towards your work
• servanthood as relates to your job
• placing your marriage as a priority
• restoring trust and leadership in your marriage

The Great Adventure

Community participation

Your unique design

This year is about teaching men the need to be an adventurer, an understanding your unique make up as an individual. By participating in this course, it is intended that a man will achieve:

To take up the challenge of life and understand more of your uniqueness

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