Reaching our sons before we lose them!

[Thornell Cheeks]

I have a burden to reach our young men, our teen age men, young adult men before they drop out of school, tune out the church and turn a deaf ear to the gospel. What do you think that we should do to reach generation next so that they too will fall in love with Jesus?

[Rev. Jacob Vadlapati]

Yes, Its wonderful thought in prepare our young men,our teen age men, young adult men for Jesus. Let pray may the Lord prepare us to do this work for His glory.

[Chinua]

Hi Thomell

I believe as alway we need prayer. Beside pray change start with us. I think the young men need to see the older me loving the lord and not making it to look stressful. I believe it time to be the streets and just sit back in kick it with these young men. I think this would be a start. Be Blessed.

[Thornell Cheeks]

Thanks Chinua,
I agree that we need to bathe the situation in prayer, and what you said about loving the Lord and not looking so stressed about it is something the church as a whole should do. You know how we "go through" and let everyone know we are going through by the look on our faces. While I know there are multiple "programs" out there to "help" young folk, it seems to me that this has to be accomplished on the family level- some godly family member needs to step in and step up and be an example to the young man of what a Godly man looks like and act like. When that is absent, then it all falls upon others in that person's circle of influence. I think the church can help, but there must be someone "close" to the person to reach that person. With that being said we must do what we can to raise our sons collectively, it does take a villige to raise them, and we have lost that.

[Pastor,E.Ray Hardy]

Bro.we as Christian have to learn how to line up spiritually not Church formation but soldiers,do you feel me,ok learn Bro.God always give the children of Israel a plan to carry out and it works if we use his plans!(Prayer,Praise,People)!Find that person that's gifted in your fellowship that know how to dialog with them,the rest pray and praise for that self same cause only.(Unity)!God still reward those who seek him an obey he plans.Something seem strange to a church setting only person but we must leave the four wall amen to win them.

[Rod Harris]

We forget so easily the same thing it took to save us is the same thing it will take to save the next generation of young strong black men for Christ. It took mothers and praying women, it took black mentors not only standing up but reaching out, it took pastors that look beyond the hip-hop facade and see the soul underneath. We see our sons on the streets everyday and are more afraid of them than concerned about their souls. I recently (4 years ago) moved to Youngstown, Ohio and bought a home where I could walk to church. I was warned "not to walk" because it is too dangerous. But lo and behold I have found more opportunities to witness and let my light shine walking to church than ever riding in a car. The key I am stressing, If we want to save our sons, and daughters, and the world we must stop isolating ourselves from them, find common ground for communicating and re-invent ways to reach them. What was done to reach generations before them is a good solid ground for starters. But we gotta stop being afraid of this new generation of sons. God didn't give us the spirit of fear: but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. 2 Tim 1:7

[Thornell Cheeks]

Wonderful response Min. Harris. Everything you have said is true, we must meet them where they are and connect. Only then can we influence them positively to make life changes necessary for life long success.

[Rev. Richard Lee Bishop]

greetings T. Checks:
I admire your efforts.How do we deal with this generation?
Well lets look back at our generation. It's a mirrow effect!
Now to correct the Image one must look at self.What,when ,who, & How,ok.
Children are the future, but the past is operating.
My Parents & Grands would take to me, But in a Civil Manner.
Remember the Church has not beeen to friendly to our Children.
So Let US start with the Questions:
1. What are the problems?
2. Where did it Start?
3. How can I help you? (individually)( One at a time)
Maybe Yours
* I hope this helps*
What your coment? please share.



Rev. Richard L. Bishop

[Fern Simpson]

Hello Everyone,
My name is Evangelist Fern Simpson-Jinkins, I am looking for my son Isaiah Barry Reed he is 10 years old. Isaiah was award by the courts to his father Barry Bernard Reed in 1999 in Fort Worth Texas. Barry Bernard Reed owns Motrack Systems www.motracksystems.net, he is computer programmer. He was married to Tonya Rivers Reed with three daughters Schemisha, Tanesha and Carressa Reed. I donot have current address , phone number or email address for Barry Bernard Reed. I visited with Isaiah every weekend , wed. for about 1 year. Then his father took me back to court over 7year period I visited Isaiah for 1hour twice a month until 3 years ago. Our case is filed in the Tarrant County Courts located in Fort Worth , Texas. I am Ordained Licensed Evangelist. My life has been transformed by the Spirit of the Living God. This is not a joke. The courts do not have a record of Barry's address. I have not seen or spoken to Isaiah in 3years. I volunteer in the community regularly Charity Church 817 535 7111, Clergy And Police Alliance Program 817 944 7451, Texas Department of Criminal Justice Parole Divison 817 921 9890, Heather HOPES (helping Others Pursue Empowerment Spiritually) 817 791 5718. I have two sons Corey 16, Trenton 8 and my husband Willie Jinkins. I am not seeking to take Isaiah from Barry. I want to establish a healthy relationship with my son under his father supervision. Please pray for the father that he will allow me to see my son. Please forward this message to everyone you now and help me find my son Isaiah. I can reached by email [e-mail] , call 817 791 5718 or text me.

Sincerely,
Evangelist Fern Simpson-Jinkins
817-791-5718 cell
817-791-5327 Corey cell
817-535-8365 Carol Simpson Grandmother

[L. D. Ross]

We as males must take the responsibility by getting more involved. There are so many statistics that we can throw out there to validate that there is a serious problem but there is a particular statistic to show the effects of positive change. When a father gives his life to Christ there is an 80% chance that an entire household will give their life to Christ. Therefore, we as men still have a responsibility to not only walk down the aisle and give our life to Christ but we must live the life of Christ as well. We must make an attempt to be a blessing everyday in a young man's life. Even if it is buying him a soda or reminding him of how strong he is, there is something that we can do everyday in a young man's life. It does not have to be the same child everyday. The wonderful thing about Jesus is that once we give our life to Him, he wants us to know Him. He wants to build a relationship with us. Often times we are making rules for our young men as to what they can do and can't do when the first step is to build a genuine relationship with them.

Building a relationship can start with various things ranging from sports, a book, hunting, fishing, etc. We must get to know the young people and give them opportunity to express themselves no matter if we like what they say or not. Like us, they often times just want to be heard and loved.


Because when we really think about it, this is what God has done for us.

[David Miller]

Young Black males must become a priority. We launched a major campaign earlier this year focused on supporting "Single Mothers Raising Boy." The campaign "Raising Him Alone" is designed to create learning communities for single parents. Please visit us at www.raisinghimalone.com.

While we are actively working with fathers. The vast majority of of boys are living with their mothers and grand mothers.

Check out a short clip that talks about work: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jmnlLvdz2Yg