When Godly Men Lead
Aung, Thura, and Samir* are three refugee boys in our program who are in desperate need of mentors. Every week, they show up eager to learn and grow, but what they long for most is the steady presence of a man who will walk alongside them. Each of these boys once had a mentor, but for various reasons, their mentors had to step away—leaving them without the consistent guidance they so deeply need. As Bob Proctor once said, “A mentor is someone who sees more talent and ability within you than you see in yourself and helps bring it out of you.”
The truth is, male mentorship is life-changing. Boys thrive when they have men who not only help with reading and learning but also model integrity, faith, and resilience. A godly mentor reminds a young man that he is not alone—that he is valued, capable, and deeply loved by both God and his community.
Right now, there are not only Aung, Thura, and Samir, but many other boys on our waitlist who have been waiting over a year for a mentor. These boys are longing for the steady presence of a man to come alongside them—someone who will guide, encourage, and point them toward a brighter future.
We invite you to join us in prayer—for God to provide faithful men to step into this need, and specifically for Aung, Thura, and Samir. Pray that He would raise up mentors who will invest in them with wisdom and compassion. And as you pray, ask if the Lord might be calling you—or someone you know—to be that answer. One mentor, rooted in God’s love, can truly change the course of a child’s life forever.
*All three students' names have been changed to protect privacy.
Creating a Safe Place for our Students
In light of the heartbreaking disasters and violence that have shaken communities across America in the past months, we are reminded of the importance of being prepared. While we cannot control the brokenness in our world, we can take intentional steps to protect and care for the students God has entrusted to us. Our desire is to create an environment where children not only feel safe, but also know that the adults around them are equipped to respond wisely and calmly in the face of emergencies.
That’s why we are beginning to incorporate preparedness drills into our Reading Circle and Preschool Circle gatherings. Just as schools practice safety routines, we are now walking our students through fire, tornado, and intruder drills. These drills are not meant to cause fear, but to build confidence—helping students know exactly what to do in a crisis. Our prayer is that through these simple steps, our students and mentors alike will feel more secure, cared for, and ready for whatever challenges may come.
Check out the video below of our students practicing a fire drill.
