Moderator

Dr. William Easter

Committee Members

Dr. William Easter

Moderator

Sis. Emmogene Moore

Union District Youth Director

Reverend Terry Williams

Chairman

Deacon Durell Jackson

Asst. Chairman

Dr. Garfield Bridges

Christian Education Coordinator

Reverend Sidney Milton

Media Specialist

Reverend Jameel Wesley

Congress Teacher

Reverend Duane Burch

Congress Teacher

Reverend Derrick Easter

Congress Teacher

Sis. Joyce Jackson

Secretary

Sis. C. Agnew

Recorder

Deacon Paul Williams

Union District Laymen President

Deacon Mack Agnew

Mentor Chairman

Deacon Brooks

Asst. Mentor Chair

Union District

Rite of Passage

Mentor & Mentee Program

Ages 6-12

Ages 13-17

Reverend Terry Williams, Chairperson

Emmogene Moore, District Youth Director

Lauvern Jeffries, Women President

Dr. William Easter, Moderator

Mission Statement

The mission of the Rites of Passage program is to expand the power of mentoring to youth by leading them into adulthood by teaching them to put Christ first in all that they do.

Mentee Oath

Deuteronomy 6:5-6

I (state your name) vow a solemn promise to God to be his servant. I pledge my thought and actions to Him, and today I make a personal commitment to willingly be used as His vessel for His divine purpose.

Mentor Oath

Proverbs 22:6

I (state you name) vow a solemn oath to God to be the example He has called me to be for young Christian men. I will follow the precepts established by the Bible as I direct and train my mentee(s). I am committed to being His vessel for His divine purpose.

What to Expect?

Monthly Lessons

Social Skills Training

Leadership Training

Mission Work

Biblical Memorization

Evangelism

Parliamentary Training

Activities

Tee Golf

Chess Club

Mission Trips

Fun Field Trips

Ten Most Important Reasons to be a Mentee

  1. Make a new friend
  2. Someone to talk to
  3. Someone to listen to you
  4. Discover who you are
  5. Gain courage to accomplish your dreams
  6. Receive advice and support
  7. Build your self-confidence
  8. Exposure to new and different places
  9. Guidance into adulthood
  10. A STRONGER RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD!

A mentor is NOT a:

A parent substitute

A recreation director

A Santa Claus without a suit

A counselor or therapist

A credit card

A baby sitter

An employer

A chauffer

A lawyer, judge, or jury

A consultant for the mentee’s family

What is a Mentor?

A mentor is a volunteer who wants to work with young men to provide guidance and to support his mentee's transition into adulthood. Mentors are carefully screened and interviewed before being paired with a young man.

What is a Mentee?

A mentee is a motivated young man age6 to 17 who is ready to explore who he is and his community. This is a great opportunity for a young man to receive year-round support during the challenging teenage years. A mentee could be you!