KING SOLOMON
Your son is asking now... WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A MAN? Who will will show me!? All men have asked it.
Our sons today are asking... BUT WHO IS ANSWERING?
Many of us as parents feel helpless in answering this critical question for our sons. We feel this way because the answer remains ambiguous at best in our culture.
NOW is the time to MAKE AN INCREDIBLE DIFFERENCE in YOUR SON'S LIFE....
WHAT WOULD HAPPEN IN YOUR SON'S LIFE IF A FEW MEN HE RESPECTED INVESTED DEEPLY INTO HIS HEART OVER THE COURSE OF A YEAR...WITH A THOUGHTFUL PLAN AND WITH PURPOSE?
YOUR SON'S FUTURE... HIS CHARACTER
I believe there is no better system by which parents can start or continue to impact their son than Heart Of A Nation. The conversation pieces are already built into the system to take the pressure off, and the way they work in stories about Tom's Special Forces adventures into the sessions was awesome.
Captain Manny & Trixie Rosado, Miami, FL
Unlike in previous generations , no one is teaching our boys what it means to be a man of honor. If we had several months of time to research and study the issue, we might come up with something for our eager sons... but who has the time, and even if then, could we develop a comprehensive rite of passage experience for our sons...?
Heart Of A Nation is a faith-based organization that systematically builds boys into responsible, productive young men. YOUNG MEN who:
Have heard the principles behind what it means to become a man.
Are secure in their identiy as sons of God - they know they have what it takes because God is their father.
We deliver a comprehensive system for parents to make a multi-generation lasting difference in their son's life at this critical stage of life.....
To start, Heart Of A Nation provides parents with:
THE PLAN AND MATERIALS NEEDED FOR A MEANINGFUL WEEKEND TOGETHER WITH YOUR SON TO DISEMBARK AND LAUNCH YOUR SON'S YEAR OF BLESSING
FOLLOWED BY MUCH MORE...
As a parent who loves your son, you have a limited window of time to fill the void that this question will create in your son's life. The opportunity will not remain open for long. In fact, there are many competitors who would influence your son... Who will decide for him according to their desires for him?. "To be a man, you must buy this designer product...act this way..." In life, if we do not act, we are acted upon. Are we preparing our sons?
“Having four boys of our own, it’s a blessing to know that something exists to help us transition them from boyhood to manhood.”
Alex and Erica Piagetti, Fortaleza, Brazil
YOUR SON'S LIFE STORY...THE DECISIONS HE MAKES...
Throughout the year, quality activities together with you and your son, on with your son and his other mentors are facilitated by Heart Of A Nation's:
5 OVERARCHING AREAS OF LIFE...beginning with
"YOU WERE CREATED WITH UNIQUE GIFTS AND A UNIQUE DESTINY THAT YOU ALONE CAN FULFILL"
" I met Tom [Heart Of A Nation co-founder] at an international speakers conference in Thailand in 2007. We all knew then he was cut from a different mold. His background in business and Special Forces is impressive, but his character and sincerity are why I say I can think of no one more qualified to lead boys into manhood."
Judith Colville New Zealand
" I took the boys sailing last weekend. How I wish I had this kind of advice when I was growing up. The real kicker to me was when both boys asked to continue listening to another tape on the way home when we were all so tired. THEY wanted to hear more."
Bill Sheehan Heart of A Nation Champion for his grandson
We bear a might responsibility as parents, the responsibility to raise into champions those blessed children God has entrusted to us. Let us bear forthrightly this responsibility and steward it well, so that in years to come our sons look back to their relationship with us now and reflect fondly on this time in their life... "that was a time when a person I love invested mightily in my heart... and my life has never been the same..."
The HEART OF A NATION system includes
21 SEMINARS ON WISDOM RANGING FROM "FINANCIAL WISDOM" TO "OPERATING WITH INTEGRITY"
to make discussions between your son and his mentors easy...
"Looking back, I really wish I had had this kind of guidance and investment in my life when I was a boy. I believe every man longs for it."
Robert Fountain Sr. Pastor, Calvary Chapel, Miami Beach
Right now our sons are under attack. Popular culture and media relentlessly denigrate men as irresponsible, selfish, unreliable and worse. Will your son receive these bombarding messages... because there was no other compelling message from which he could determine his identity and worth?
MY SON'S GOD-GIVEN DESTINY... HIS GIFTS TO SHARE WITH THE WORLD...
"Each boy is created with something very special to share with the world - a unique, amazing gift that only he possesses. However, for this light to survive, a boy needs an example, someone to reach down and lift him up, to show him the right way."
Nick Skriloff, President, Heart Of A Nation
Heart Of A Nation provides a Christ centered rite-of-passage system to help parents transition their sons into Godly, responsible young men.
In short, WE BUILD YOUNG MEN.
In partnership with you, we build men who value above all else their relationship with God, who cherish, protect, nurture, and work hard to provide for their families and to bless others, who understand that we were designed by God for relationships, and that humility and submission to Christ's leadership requires far more courage and character than self-seeking pride.
The HEART OF A NATION PROGRAM IS NOT EASY
Our program is not easy, nor should a transition into manhood be something easily attained. If it were, it would not be meaningful OR long lasting.
It took a lifetime of experiences and over TWO YEARS of diligent work to create the Heart Of A Nation discipleship rite of passage system...
Having seen graduates finish, we can tell you with 100% certainty that the results are POWERFUL!! "
Raise your children in the instruction and training of the Lord."
Paul Apostle formerly known as Saul
You Can Change the Heart Of A Nation
You can make a difference to the destiny of a Nation by starting in your home. By investing Godly principles in the lives of our children in their transformational years, we can make a significant impact. Even more, when we purposefully create a course of action to bless our sons, amazing Godly transformation occurs in the life of the youth. God has given us a physical marker to help guide when it is time to begin that course of action. When a child hits puberty, starts having long term goals and begins leaving childish pursuits, he is ready for his Heart Of A Nation Year of Blessing to begin.
"We must be intentional about a boy's passage into young manhood, and it must be tailored to the boy and his needs. I believe whatever the details, it needs to involve test and trial of physical, emotional and spiritual nature. That needs to be done by the father-if he is available-or another significant man, and that it occurs best in a fellowship of men. It needs to be NOT "encouragement" but validation from men who know him and have journeyed with him."
John Eldredge, The Way of the Wild Heart, Pg. 134
Heart of Nation helps parents and guardians develop a tailored Year of Blessing course of action for their child. We will deliver to you pre-packaged all the steps and content needed to enable you to bless your son in a life-altering way.
Whether we like it or not, someone or something is going to influence your child. Sports, the arts and academic pursuits may provide validation and timeless truths. But it is only by chance that they may learn some of the life's greatest lessons. But, what if they don't? The question is what do you want to do about it? Renowned child psychologist Yuri Bronson Brenner said that the most important development stage of life is adolescence. Adolescences are under an increasing number of influences.
Every one of us is 'busy' -- inundated with requests.
Upon occasion, a worthy project stands out and we feel compelled to say yes and deliver service. Heart of a Nation is one of these causes. I have been pleased to invest time, energy, creativity and commitment. Nick Skriloff and Tom are exemplary leaders, with sound judgment, and their Heart of a Nation project resounds decidedly within me.
I am delighted to brainstorm and partake in this project and I believe you will too as you implement these thought provoking principles. After all, we are leaving this planet to our children -- so why not mentor them with fine growth strategies upon their journey.
Michael Grayson Levine, President
It is time to DISENGAGE FROM POP-CULTURE to capture the hearts of our young men... because they are the FUTURE... they are the heart of a nation.
Our families and our sons face many challenges
YOUR SON WAS BORN FOR VICTORY. However, he must be equipped and guided.
That our youth face many challenges is no secret. What are we doing to enable them to navigate life's challenges successfully?
- The American Public Health Association report states that "the percentage of teens that had sex by the 9th grade is 33 percent. This presents an interesting question: why are teens...engaging in sexual intercourse earlier? The answer may lie in what teenagers themselves believe about sex."
- The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reports that by the age of 20, nearly 3/4 of teenagers have had sexual intercourse.
- Forty Eight percent (48%) of babies in the USA are born out of wedlock. That's half of all babies born with no guarantee of a father's love and influence in their lives.
" At a time when children are more likely to confide in their peers, the `Heart of a Nation` program encourages adolescents to share their personal concerns, receive Biblical guidance, and establish lasting relationships with reliable and caring adult mentors. I was impressed that my grandson not only developed a closer relationship with me, but has continued his relationships with other trusted mentors".
Ted in Charlottesville,Va
Active Teens and Peers: The American Public Health Association (APHA), reports Psychology Today, did a study and found that one of the biggest reasons that teenagers engage in sexual activity is because they think their peers are also having sex. Peer pressure is a factor in the sexual landscape for American teenagers. Even if their peers really aren't having sex, the perception that they are encourages some teenagers to become sexually active. Many of the teens that were sexually active reported that most, or nearly all, of the other teenagers in their grade had had sex - even though this wasn't the case in reality.
Teen Sex in Media: According to the American Social Health Association (ASHA), one of the factors that increases the perception that peers are having sex is media content. Teenagers that watch sexual content in the media are more likely to overestimate the amount of sex their friends and acquaintances are having. They are also more likely to feel permissive of sexual activity and multiple partners.
Teen Oral Sex: One of the sexual behaviors increasing amongst teens is the incidence of oral sex. 50 percent of teenagers ages 15 to 19 have engaged in oral sex, reports the CDC. That number increases to 70 percent when the oldest - 18 and 19 year olds - are taken out of the mix.
Understanding who we are is imperitive to being. Cultures throughout history have developed rites of passage to help children make the transition to adulthood. This important ritual has been lost in the Christian Evangelical Church . Is it any wonder that 90% or more of our children leave the church upon entering adulthood. Thank God for the "Heart Of A Nation" ministry whose mission is to provide the rescourses necessary to help boys transition into Godly young men.
Ray in Charlottesville, Va
Here are some statistics about peer pressure:
- The Adolescent Substance Abuse Knowledge Base reports that right around 30% if teens are offered drugs in middle school and high school.
- According to the National Household Survey on Drug Use and Health from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 74.3% of high school students have tried alcohol.
- 3.1 million teenagers smoke, according to the American Lung Association.
- The Kaiser Foundation reports that about 50% of teenagers feel pressured with regard to sex in relationships.
By the time they reach their teens, many young people already know someone who uses drugs. Some kids feel pressure to use drugs like alcohol, tobacco, and marijuana as early as 3rd grade. More kids are introduced to drugs during adolescence, or the junior high or middle school years. The percentage teen drug abuse increases through the high school years and into young adulthood.
- Over 30 percent of 8th graders have used alcohol, and by 12th grade 66 percent of teens have used alcohol.
- About 10 percent of 8th graders have used marijuana.
- About 25 percent of 10th graders and over 30 percent of 12th graders have used marijuana.
- 10 percent of teens in 12th grade have abused prescription drugs.
- On average, 2,500 teens abuse a prescription drug for the first time every day.
Studies and statistics show that approximately 1 in 8 adolescents may be suffering from depression.
The gender ratio for teenage suicide is 5:1 (males: females).
According to a 2002 local high school survey: of 815 students that participated, 70 percent said they were "stressed out".
The national Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) is conducted every two years during the spring semester and provides data representative of 9th through 12th grade students in public and private schools in the United States. The YRBS reports:
- 23.8% of students had drunk alcohol (other than a few sips) for the first time before age 13 years.
- 26.0% of students had had five or more drinks of alcohol in a row (i.e., within a couple of hours) on at least 1 day during the 30 days before the survey.
- 38.1% of students had used marijuana one or more times during their life.
- 7.1% of students had had sexual intercourse for the first time before age 13 years.
- During the 30 days before the survey, 29.1% of students nationwide had ridden one or more times in a car or other vehicle driven by someone who had been drinking alcohol . Tried Marijuana Before Age 13 Years
- Nationwide, 8.3% of students had tried marijuana for the first time before age 13 years (Table 53). Offered, Sold, or Given an Illegal Drug on School Property
- Nationwide, 22.3% of students had been offered, sold, or given an illegal drug by someone on school property during the 12 months before the survey.
DOES IT MAKE A DIFFERENCE WHEN WE INTENTIONALLY INVEST IN THE SOULS OF OUR SONS?
Here is a video testimony of a participant, Justin.
Heart of a Nation hits the spot! As we swirl around in this culture trying to stand against the drift and set our children on firm ground, this program provides a starting and finishing place, and actually throws you a life raft! I am looking forward to my sons spending time with trusted men who share similar values and who have the opportunity to transmit some of their hard earned wisdom, or at the very least, affirmation. I believe it honors God to call upon one another this way, and am blessed to know about HON. Kim
Kim in Earlysville, VA
When the founders of Heart Of A Nation looked for guidance on how to pass on Christ-centered values to their sons in an organized, systematic, meaningful and enduring manner, they found very little to satisfy them.
Some programs offered rites of passage, but are usually a one-time event over the course of one to three days. While this may leave the boy with wonderful memories for a while, in order to make an lasting difference in our sons' lives, we, along with other men working as a team, must invest consistently over time in our sons' hearts. This is discipling, and it is the method Jesus chose to make a lasting impact on the lives of the men closest to Him. His disciples were transformed into men of character that changed the world forever.
Your son is at a crossroads...
YOU CAN CHANGE THE WORLD
You can change the world. By investing Godly principles in the lives of our children in their transformational years, we can make a significant impact. Even more, when fathers and mothers purposefully create a course of action to bless their sons, amazing Godly transformation occurs in the life of the youth. God has given us a physical marker to help guide when it is time to begin that course of action. When a child hits puberty, starts having long term goals and begins leaving childish pursuits, he is ready for his Year of Blessing to begin.
Heart of Nation is an entity designed to help parents and guardians develop a tailored Year of Blessing course of action for their child. We provide the steps, content and outline the responsibilities of all who are involved.
Many kids spend their lives searching for meaning and validation because they never received it from those around them. We have an opportunity to bring great validation and life into the lives of the children in our spheres of influence. However, we must be intentional about it. Sports, the arts and academic pursuits are great. But it is only by chance that they may learn some of the greatest lessons in life there. Why take a chance? Why not be deliberate?
YES I AM READY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN MY SON'S LIFE NOW ENROLL NOW
THE HEART OF A NATION SYSTEM INCLUDES:
- Heart Of A Nation "21 Paramount Topics For Teens" (All on one MP3 player)
- Heart Of A Nation "21 Paramount Topics For Teens" (Written Form)
- Heart Of A Nation Participant Handbook
- Heart Of A Nation Kingdom Service Project Handbook
- Password to Download MP3 Format of All Heart Of A Nation Speeches
- 10 Custom Invitations To the Mentors
- Dr. James Dobson's, "Preparing For Adolescence" 8 CD Set
THE PRODUCTS AND INFORMATION INCLUDED
IN THE HEART OF A NATION PROGRAM ARE
VALUED AT $3,000.
I want to Enroll My Son Now
The founders of Heart Of A Nation spent over two years researching, taking counsel, and gaining advice to write and produce the books and seminars your son will benefit from when you sign him up. The materials have been vetted by two separate Pastors and several contributing editors who have spent significant time reviewing and helping hone the materials to give you the most impactful product possible. Our goal is to create positive and permanent lasting change in your son's heart and to build your relationship with him.
After much research and interviewing experts on the question, we learned that those participants who received programs designed to build character quickly quit when the program became inconvenient or difficult to finish out. They had nothing invested, and so nothing was lost in quitting. Thus, the Heart Of A Nation is not free. Frankly, even if we wanted to deliver it for free, we couldn't because of the substantial cost of production for the materials included in the Heart Of A Nation system kit.
However, the offering price for this all steps included SYSTEM is NOT
$3,000 The offering price is NOT $2,600
NOT $1,500
BECAUSE WE KNOW SATISFIED CLIENTS ARE THE BEST WAY TO ADVERTISE... THE NEXT 100 PERSONS TO ORDER WILL RECEIVE THE COMPLETE HEART OF A NATION DISCIPLING RITE OF PASSAGE SYSTEM FOR ONLY $199 !!
But what happens if the program is not as you envisioned?
What is your plan to intentionally bring your son into a Godly model for manhood?
What is your plan to invest in your son's heart? To steward his gifts to full bloom?
Enroll Your Son For His Year Of Blessing Now
What will be the nature of your son's heart one year from now? Will he know his position in God's heart? Secure and confident of his identity as a young man?
WILL YOU TAKE THIS STEP TO BLESS HIM, AND TO BLESS YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR HIM FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIVES?
