If you are a young married father or a young unwed father, you are welcome to come and join us as we gather young men who are fathers, between the ages of 16 and 25, who need to find help, who need to find hope, who need to be embraced, who need to be instructed, and who need sound counsel and who need to be encouraged as young fathers who desire to be present while trying to navigate the turbulent but rewarding waters of fatherhood.
According to the 2025 U.S. Census Bureau, statistics which focused on living arrangements of children under 18 years old, from 1960 to present, 18.2 million children, 1 out of every 4, live without a biological father, a stepfather or an adoptive father in the home.
According to the National Fatherhood Initiative website “Father involvement provides numerous benefits for child well-being, starting prenatally and lasting into adulthood. Engaged fathers enhance cognitive skills, reading proficiency, and self-esteem, while reducing risks of poor birth outcomes, poverty, food insecurity, and behavioral issues.”
Studies show that teen fathers who live with their children at the time they are born may be more committed to being involved in the lives of their children after the birth. Of those teen fathers who do live with their child at birth, 62% still live with them a few years later when they are in their early 20s. Among those young fathers who did not live with their child at birth, only 28% live with them in their early 20s.
Studies also show that unwed fathers who are excluded during the time of the pregnancy, and who are excluded from participating in the birthing event will be more than likely excluded from the early childcare of their infant children. This divorces the father from the child at a very critical bonding time. This is generally the result of the powerful social prejudice that surrounds pregnancy and childbirth among unmarried teenagers (Sawin and Parke, 1976).
We will be using the Bible and other materials to help young fathers embrace the responsibilities of fatherhood, to understand the necessity and impact of supporting their children, to develop the skills and strategies to become or remain self-sufficient and to navigate the relationships, activities, and interactions of a resident, custodial or noncustodial father. Because these young fathers are in different stages of their walk with God, life development and life experiences, they will be assigned to a Cornerstones Fatherhood group based upon their age.
Discover biblical principles that empower men to lead, love, and nurture their children with wisdom, grace, and integrity.
Learn how to create a spiritual foundation that impacts your family, church, and community for generations to come.
Connect with a community of men who encourage one another through authentic relationships, accountability, and shared life experiences.
Gain practical tools to grow as a husband, father, mentor, and servant leader while embracing God’s calling for your life.
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