"I was inspired with an idea one Saturday morning when from my bicycle, I watched a group of dads with their young boys in colored T’s starting out on a hiking trail around the lake at our local state park.

Have you been thinking about how to do a father son activity for your own church or your community? I know of half a dozen groups that are using the Hiking booklet for a short-term, father son Fall program. These men and boys will get together once a week for just a month, followed by a really good memory-maker hike.  That’s the extent of their commitment to a schedule.  If it goes well, they might try another short-term activity, as a next step in another season.

Can you envision attempting a father son group like this? Men could bring their boys to a limited but intentional series of meetings, where relationships are built and strengthened for a few weeks. Hiking skills and stories are shared, lessons on biblical faith and values are taught, with discipleship as the key. Meeting plans in the Hiking Leaders Guide give a structure for that to happen with games, skill activities and devotionals.

You can choose the time of year for this Hiking theme. A short hike can easily start out an evening on a nearby walking path, followed by indoor activities and learning. Plans can be made for a truly epic hike on a weekend at a well-known trail or state park. Dads may come up with a great idea for this one!" - Arden Musselman, Regional Director Delaware Valley & Capital Area

Previously you could only get your hands on this valuable discipleship tool by purchasing the Mentoring Out of the Box Hiking kit. You still might want to consider purchasing the entire kit which contains all the resources you need to have a fun, Christ centered activity for up to 5 boys. CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE ENTIRE MBOX HIKING KIT