Strengthening Dads Class Begins
September 23 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Strengthening Dads begins Tuesday, September 23, and meets monthly on one Tuesday each month at 6:30 pm, September to April. The cost for the class is $25 (scholarships available). Strengthening Dads is a place for men who are in the midst of raising children. Men who like all of us, realize that marriage and parenting is hard… especially when you desire to do it well. You will experience men that you can build friendships with who are in your season of life, and be encouraged with practical and Scripture-based equipping and mentoring. Dads with children of all ages are welcome!
Register Here.
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There are two options being offered:
- Monthly Gathering and Mentoring. When you register for this, you will attend our monthly gathering that will feature a catered dinner, time to connect and meet other men, a practical talk focused on helping you intentionally grow as a husband and father, and then we’ll wrap up with some Q/A. You will also be placed in a group with other men who are your age and stage who desire to meet with a mentor once a month outside of our monthly gathering. This will be a group of 3-4 designed to help you wrestle with how to apply these things more in your life, as well as a place for you to get encouragement in the places where you feel like you’re failing and/or really struggling. Once assigned, your group will choose a day and time that works best for you to meet monthly outside of our Tuesday night gathering. Please note: Mentor group spots fill fast, and we unfortunately have limited spots. These will be placed on a first-come, first- served basis due to limited mentors and a desire to keep these groups smaller.
- Monthly Gathering Only. When you register for this, you will be registered for our monthly gathering alone. We will not assign you to a mentor group. The monthly gathering will remain open all year; however, you do have to register to join because of meal and resource prep. Once you register, you are set for the 2025-26 year.
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Here is a sampling of the types of topics we will look to help you with…
- Balancing Work, Family, and Commitments
Consistent difficulty in giving enough time and energy to work, spouse, children, church, and other obligations. - Spiritual Leadership and Impact on Kids
Uncertainty about how to lead spiritually at home, what does it mean when my wife asks me to be the spiritual leader, whether efforts are effective, and how much to push children in faith. Confusion on what it means to bring Jesus into my marriage and parenting. - Communication Issues
Challenges in open, effective communication with spouse and children, including feeling misunderstood or unable to express struggles. - Quality Time with Kids
Struggles to spend meaningful, undistracted time with children, often feeling that time together is not as valuable as desired. - Disciplining Kids
Difficulty in finding the right approach to discipline, balancing firmness with understanding, and supporting the spouse’s methods. - Feeling Disconnected from Spouse
Experiencing a “roommate lifestyle” where emotional connection and intimacy with spouse are lacking due to busy schedules. - Lack of Time for Self and Family
Feeling there is never enough time for personal interests, family activities, or one-on-one time with spouse.
- Addictions and Escapes
Use of alcohol, work, internet, sports, or other distractions as coping mechanisms for stress or dissatisfaction. - Letting Kids Learn from Failure
Struggling to allow children to experience failure and learn from it, rather than stepping in to prevent mistakes. - Feeling Unappreciated by Spouse
A sense that efforts as a provider or partner are not recognized or valued. - Lack of Motivation and Exhaustion
Mental and physical fatigue from work and life demands, leading to low motivation for family engagement or planning. - Balancing Personal Projects and Family Time
Tension between pursuing hobbies or projects and spending sufficient time with family. - Fear of Life Passing By
Concern about falling into a monotonous routine and missing out on meaningful experiences or adventures with family. - Overestimating Kids’ Performance
Anxiety about children’s achievements as a reflection of parental success, leading to pressure on both parent and child. - Lack of Perspective on Kids’ Development
Uncertainty about what normal progress looks like for children causing unnecessary worry about their abilities or milestones
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Common Questions
- Do I need to be a dad to attend Strengthening Dads? This program is designed for men who are currently raising children.
- Do I need to be a member or attend Catalina Foothills Church to enroll? Nope! Whether you attend a different church or don’t attend a church at all, you are welcome and encouraged to come and join us!
- We are pregnant with our first child, and/or we are married and want to start a family soon. Can I attend to start thinking about these topics? Absolutely. We think taking time to prepare and wrestle with these topics is very helpful in preparing for fatherhood.
- Can I invite other friends to join or invite friends after the class has started? Absolutely! We encourage you to invite men to join this journey with you! Our monthly gathering will remain open all year for men to register and join us. However, our mentor groups are limited due to the availability of mentors. Once those spots are filled, we can no longer place people in mentor groups.
- Will you be offering childcare? At this time, we do not know. We plan to poll men at our September gathering to see if there is truly a need.
HAVE MORE QUESTIONS? Contact Chad Turner (chad@cfcpca.org), he would love to talk with you about any questions or concerns you might have.