Building Forward Together Story
In the book of 1 Samuel Chapter 3, the LORD called Samuel three times from his sleep. Each time the LORD called, Samuel ran to the prophet Eli and said, "Here am I. You called me." After Samuel ran to Eli for the third time, verses 8-9 said that Eli PERCEIVED that the LORD was calling Samuel, and Eli INSTRUCTED Samuel on what he should do.
The focus of this story is that the older man (Eli) was close enough to the younger boy (Samuel) to perceive or know what was happening with Samuel. Because of the close relationship, Eli could instruct young Samuel on what he should do.
The Building Forward Together Program is designed to allow older adult men and youth boys to engage with one another around tools.
"Every boy needs a man in his face, challenging him with wisdom regarding critical issues and decisions in his life."
Dr. Harold D. Davis
Building Foward... Together
"IT'S BETTER TO BUILD BOYS THAN TO MEND MEN"
S. Truett Cathy