Making Peace With Your Father
A class for men and women based on the New Life Ministries Edition of a book written by Dr. David Stoop. This course will help us understand the crucial role our father played in our life (past to present). Whether they were absent or present, fathers played a vital role in who we became. For many, dad’s influence was a painful one. Designed to help heal wounds from our past and point us towards a loving relationship with our heavenly father, the class will also provide insight on how men can be healthy fathers in their children’s lives.
Dates: September 20 – November 15, 2018
Day/Time: Thursdays, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Cost: $15, includes materials
Location: Room 21, 2435 Colorado Blvd, on the 2nd floor
*Childcare is not provided*
Can’t take the course but interested in the book?
Making Peace With Your Father
Course Outline
Week One, Sept 20: The Importance of the Father. What only dads can do during early childhood, the elementary school years and during our adolescence.
Week Two, Sept 27: The Four Roles of Fathers. A description of the 4 basic roles and how God is our model for healthy fathering.
**** Oct 4: No Meeting ****
Week Three, Oct 11: When Father Wasn’t There. A look at the effects of father absence in early childhood, elementary school years and in adolescence.
Week Four, Oct 18: When Father Let Us Down. An exploration of 10 father types that negatively impact our development.
Week Five, Oct 25: When Father Let Us Down. A review of abusive fathers and the deep wounds they cause.
Week Six, Nov 01: Hope and Healing. Facing the truth by identifying our symptoms, speaking the unspoken and processing the losses.
Week Seven, Nov 08: Making Peace with Your Father. An inquiry into the forgiveness process and how to redeem the past.
Week Eight, Nov 15: God Our Healing Father. Establishing a truer picture of God: one that is not tainted by the failings of our bio-dads.
Questions?
Email thrive@cachurch.com or call (323)641-6760