Twenty-five (25) years ago, one woman asked a couple of elders to prepare her son for manhood.

Today, nearly a thousand young men have completed this Rites of Passage program that addresses the issues so many boys encounter. Families, churches and communities benefit when men mentor the next generation.

Every boy needs a Rites of Passage, especially those living in the inner cities of America. This how-to manual details how to start a program in your church. Everything you need is here!

Who do you need to begin?

What is the program goal and objectives?

When should you begin?

Where should you base the program?

How do you start?

Why now?

In this manual, you’ll find the answers to these questions, and more. Starting a Rites of Passage has never been easier!