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1. What is Passage?
Passage exists to resource fathers, trusted guides and young men with the tools
necessary to begin the lifelong journey of discovering:
Who they are as a man
What it takes to be a follower of Christ
How to navigate their faith in their culture
This is accomplished through biblically based conferences and “rite of passage”
follow-up resources.
2. Who is Passage for?
Passage is designed for a father, a stepfather, a grandfather, an uncle or a trusted
mentor and a 13-19 year old young man. Please note that because of the conference
content, it is inappropriate for anyone younger than 13 years old.
3. How do I get Passage Brochures, Bulletin Inserts or Promotional DVDs?
Check out the Resources tab on the website, www.Passage.org.
4. Why the Passage Ministry?
In today’s world, the vast majority of boys are left to transition from adolescence
to manhood on their own. Like rudderless boats on the open seas, young men are being
sent adrift without a spiritual or moral compass. As a result multitudes of ‘men’
have matured physically but have remained adolescents emotionally and spiritually.
Our passion is to resource fathers, mentors and pastors to be able to serve this
next generation’s ability to inherit their divine calling. Passage is a transformational
ministry that will give them the tools to help ignite a young man’s passageway to
manhood. Specifically, this will fuel His word, aligning himself with the camaraderie
of the brotherhood, and advance the work of God’s Kingdom.
5. What is the weekend Conference about?
The “target” for the weekend conference is to hit three critical objectives:
Cast Vision for a Christ-centered Masculinity: Helping both the father or father
figure and the young man to understand the foundational reality that Jesus Christ
is the ultimate example and greatest source of strength and identity.
Foster a Relational Connection: The weekend is designed to facilitate a heart to
heart link between a father/mentor and young man in a way that leads them toward
a reconciled trusting relationship.
Gain Commitment to “The Compass” follow-up resource: Beyond an inspirational experience,
we provide a defined “rite-of-passage” process that begins with a 6-session resource
called “The Compass.” Everything is centered on the self-discovery of what it means
for both of them to effectively navigate their life as Christ-centered men.
6. What kind of things will take place at the Conference?
The conference uses a powerful combination of worship, teaching, videos, testimonials,
team building activities, profile tools and breakouts to serve as a relational and
spiritual catalyst for the father / guide and their young man. This is both a fun
and challenging experience. Please note that this will not require or demand “athletic
ability”, but might cause you to get a little “dirty”, so please dress comfortably.
7. What happens after the Weekend?
The father and son/mentor will be supplied a resource at the end of the conference
called “The Compass”. This is a post-conference study guide that equips both the
father and teen son with the essentials of what it means to become a Christ-centered
man. It will:
Begin to reveal what a biblical-based understanding of who is a godly man
Unite the father/teen son through mutual self discovery of taking a rite of passage
journey together
Expose them to a menu of resources that can fuel ongoing mentoring experiences
8. Who leads the event?
Randy Phillips is the founder and director of Passage. Randy served as a pastor
for 15 years before he became the founding President of Promise Keepers. He was
the visionary for the largest gathering of followers of Christ in our Nation’s history,
where over 1 million men and boys gathered in Washington, DC for “Stand in the Gap.”
He was a contributing author of the best selling book 7 Promises, and a radio and
television guest on Focus on the Family, CBN, Moody Broadcast, and MSNBC. He has
also served as Bible study leader for the Denver Broncos. Randy received his Doctor
of Divinity from Hope International University. He and his wife of 32 years, Holly,
left Promise Keepers to pursue the passion of their heart, which is to meaningfully
serve and impact the next generation through the pioneering effort of “Passage”.
9. What does it cost?
Registration is $89 per father/son pair. This includes a conference syllabus, a
personal father and son profile tool, box lunch, and “The Compass” post conference
follow-up guide.
10. Are there scholarships?
Yes. Please e-mail us at passage@fathers.com or call 800.593.3237 for scholarship
information.
11. Is there a special discount for full-time Christian workers?
Yes. All full time Christian workers (church, para-church and missionary) pay 1/3
of conference costs ($33 per father son team).
A completed registration form, check and contact information must be sent via postal
service (see mailing address below).
12. How do we register?
You can register online at www.passage.org or call the number shown below.
Telephone: 800.593.3237
13. What do we bring to the conference?
God’s Word, a pen, comfortable “outdoor” clothes and a spirit of adventure …
14. Is there walk-up registration?
Yes. Please come early. Walk-up registration begins at 6pm Friday evening. Seating
is limited to 150 pairs so early registration is strongly encouraged.
15. Why can you only bring one young man?
The unique design of Passage includes several designated opportunities for one-on-one
interaction. This interaction will not have the significance necessary with more
than one son. Sorry, there are no exceptions. Please know that these are ongoing
annual conferences.
16. What about something for fathers with teen girls?
Passage is a friend of “The National Center for Fathering”, which hosts a parallel
conference called “Father/Daughter Summit”. Information about an upcoming Orange
County Conference can be found by calling 800.593.3237 or go to fathers.com
17. How can I contact someone at Passage?
You may e-mail us at passage@fathers.com
18. What have fathers and young men said about their passage experience?
“For the first time in my life I drew close to my Dad.” 17 year-old from Des Moines,
Iowa
“Awesome blessing to help my son and me connect God’s way” Father from Westminster,
Colorado
“I thought I was coming to see my son changed, and I was the one who was changed!”
Stepfather from Bailey, Colorado
“I found Christ again and found a deeper relationship with my Dad.” 18 year old
from Janesville, Wisconsin
“It was the greatest weekend of my life”
Father from Thornton, Colorado
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