Father’s Day is an important date on the calendar for families, churches, communities, and our nation. It’s a day to celebrate dads, to affirm them for the strength they bring to their families, and to encourage them to be the fathers that their kids need them to be.

But it takes more than words of encouragement for men to become better dads.  Even the best men need a plan,  a blueprint, for becoming intentional fathers.  So, in an effort to help our dads step up, we at Blueprint for Men, are providing you a wide variety of resources that can be put into action immediately.

Watch this 4-minute video and start taking action to become an intentional father today!

The Intentional Father Video

Father’s Day Tribute Video

Play this 1 minute video in your church on Father’s Day weekend to inspire your congregation. Super simple!

RESOURCES FOR DADS

Blueprint Documents

The Adulting Blueprint is a practical checklist of what every father should teach his child before launching into adulthood.

Manhood Rites and Blessings:  A fresh approach to the ancient practice of preparing your son for manhood

The 10 Roles of an Intentional Father:  Master these challenging roles to become an intentional father

A Prayer of Blessing for Your Wife is one of the most powerful ways to say “I Love You” to the mother of your children

Following Jesus is an ebook that provides a clear pathway for raising children in today’s confusing world.

Blueprint Videos

Fatherhood in Focus Video Series

• Part 1: The Father’s Hand 
• Part 2: Fathers Living a Blessing 
• Part 3: Fathers Giving a Blessing
• Part 4: Fathers Using the Outdoors to Teach 

Restore: A Father, a Son, and a Vintage Porsche Restoration (6:30)

RECOMMENDED VIDEOS

• Father’s Love Letter (4:40)
• The Boy Crisis: A Sobering look at the State of our Boys (12:50)
• Developing a Rite of Passage for Your Sons (57:33)
• Every Child Deserves a Loving Dad (3:01)
• Purposeful Outdoor Experiences for Dads (3:44)
• Little Light Studios, Blueprint for Dads (56:19)

RECOMMENDED BOOKS 

For Raising Children

• The Blessing: Giving the Gift of Unconditional Love and Acceptance, by John Trent and Gary Smalley
• Rite of Passage: A Father’s Blessing, by Jim McBride

For Raising Sons

• The Intentional Father: A Practical Guide to Raise Sons of Courage and Character, by Jon Tyson
• Raising a Modern Day Knight: A Father’s Role in Guiding His Son to Authentic Manhood, by Robert Lewis

For Raising Daughters

• Strong Fathers, Strong Fathers: 10 Secrets Every Father Should Know, by Meg Meeker, MD
• 52 Things Daughters Need from Their Dads: What Father’s Can Do to Build a Lasting Relationship, by Jay Payleitner

ORGANIZATIONS

• National Fatherhood Initiative 
• Manhood Journey
• Focus on the Family
• All Pro Dad
• Dad Tired