Mentoring Program

Mission Amarillo's

365Dad

365 Dad is a faith based, holistic mentoring program for dads 35 and younger. Our goal is to help dads understand who they are, what their values are, what issues they face, and how those issues can effect their fatherhood. Once dads have a grasp on these core issues, they can become the type of father they always wanted to be, and more importantly, the type of father their children need.

365Dad Mentor Form

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Loving & Equipping

Statistics from the National Fatherhood Initiative show that the lack of a consistent presence in a child’s life can cause a host of problems. Children raised without a father’s consistent presence have:

Far greater risk of abuse and neglect
A higher likelihood of risky behaviors
Much higher risk of incarceration
Greater probability of teen pregnancy
Greater likelihood to be raised in poverty
Lifelong struggles with self-esteem, long-lasting relationships, and consist employment

The National Fatherhood Initiative estimates there are over 10 million single parent homes that are led solely by the mother. The lack of a father’s consistent presence goes far beyond the issues mentioned above and has impact on children well into adulthood.

Through 365 Dad, we train dads - age 35 and younger - how to be a consistent presence in their child’s life, how to co-parent with the child’s mom in a healthy way, and how to better understand themselves in order to be the father their child needs.

Each dad who completes the first twelve-week curriculum has the option of having a mentor that will walk with them through all the challenges that a father faces. By providing our dads with a support system like this, we are able to increase their likelihood of being a successful dad who has a consistent presence in their child’s life.

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Children without present fathers:

Are 4x more likely to live in poverty
For girls, are 7x more likely to get pregnant as a teen
Have more behavioral problems
Have a 2x greater risk of infant mortality
Are more likely to go to prison as adults
Abuse drugs and alcohol at a higher rate
Are 2x more likely to drop out of high school
Suffer from obesity at 2x the average rate

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“...On cold, snowy days when children do not have proper shoes we always know there is someone to help those in need...”

Heather Bilbrey

Travis 6th Grade Campus Assistant Principal

“...On cold, snowy days when children do not have proper shoes we always know there is someone to help those in need...”

Heather Bilbrey

Travis 6th Grade Campus Assistant Principal

“...On cold, snowy days when children do not have proper shoes we always know there is someone to help those in need...”

Heather Bilbrey

Travis 6th Grade Campus Assistant Principal

365 Dad has made me a better man. My self care and self awareness has dramatically changed and I'm glad I took this course. It has made me who I am, I've been confident more than ever.

One of our dads

365 Dad

I would really recommend this class to any and all men regardless of age or parental status, because it doesn't matter the age you are when you become a parent in your child(ren)'s life, parenting never stops.

One of our dads

365 Dad

From balancing the life of my family for myself to balancing the life of my family FOR my family. Attending these classes helped me pay more attention to detail about how and when to react positively and become more proactive in my kids daily lives.

One of our dads

365 Dad

Since joining 365 Dad, I have learned the difference between being a dad and being a father, from paying attention to giving attention.

One of our dads

365 Dad

I've always been around my children and done the best I could, but finally being able to see things through the lens of my children helped me realize somethings that I either didn't know about myself, or just helped me tweek a little bit to tailor my parenting style to them.

One of our dads

365 Dad

Individuals from father absent homes are 279% more likely to carry guns or deal drugs than peers living with their fathers.

National Fatherhood Initiative

24/7 Dad Curriculum

Women with absent fathers are more likely to have children with absent fathers.

National Fatherhood Initiative

24/7 Dad curriculum

Dad's involvement during pregnancy positively influences health outcomes for mom, dad, and baby.

National Fatherhood Initiative

24/7 Dad curriculum

Children living without their father in the home are 47% more likely to live in poverty.

National Fatherhood Initiative

24/7 Dad curriculum

Jeff Parsons

Executive Director

Jeff Parsons is the Founder and Executive Director of Mission Amarillo. Jeff and his wife Kathy have been married for 41 years and have three children and ten grandchildren. They both came to faith in Christ on December 28, 1986 and have been serving Jesus ever since.

Jeff worked in student ministry from 1987-2003, holding positions both as youth minister, college minister, and young adult minister. He served bi-vocationally, working as a network consultant for a computer firm in Amarillo from 1987-2001. He has served as the Executive Director of Mission Amarillo and its predecessor, Multi-housing Outreach since June of 2001.

He likes to spend his time working outside, hiking at Palo Duro Canyon, enjoying the mountains, traveling with his wife, and spending time with his grandchildren.

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Meet our team

The 365Dad Team

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Register.

If you are interested in this program, please fill out the form below.

Volunteer with us.

Being a mentor for 365 makes an impact for individuals, the community, and for generations to come - the transformation is for the mentor and those being mentored. If you are interested in volunteering with our 365Dad team, please fill out the 365Dad Mentor Form, by clicking the link below.

365Dad Mentor Form

Love & Equip with us.

Mission Amarillo is dependent on our generous donors that make all we do possible. If you would like to contribute financially, become a mentor, or support our events, we’d love to collaborate together to love and equip in Amarillo, Tx.

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