Think back… What did you like about the way your father treated you as a child? What would you have changed?
What have you learned so far as a father? Are there things you’re especially good at? Areas of weakness?
What is your plan for becoming a better father? Are you reading any good books right now?
Tell me about your children. How old are they? What gender? What is unique about each of their personalities?
What single‐word descriptor would you use for each of your children? Why did you choose that particular word?
If you were to ask your children to describe you, what three words would they use?
Do you pray with your children regularly?
Are you involved in a church for growth and encouragement?
Do you have other dads that you connect with regularly for encouragement and accountability? (Proverbs 27:17)
How can I best help you right now as a mentor?
Are you helping your children know how they can follow Christ?
What kind of legacy will you leave to your children and their children? What will they say you believed about fatherhood?
What would your children say is most important to you in your life? What would they say are your values and priorities?
How is the way your children relate to you preparing them to relate to their Heavenly Father?
Do you place the same value on fatherhood that God does, or does your view of fatherhood come from culture or media?
Does your work life leave you with enough time and energy to give to your wife and children? Do your career goals include working toward increasing the time you spend with your family?
Are you involved in activities outside the home that compromise your ability to fulfill your God‐given role within your family?
What is your understanding of a father’s role from your childhood?
Do you spend time with each of your children and look for ways to build into each child’s individual gifts and strengths?
Do you pray for and with your children regularly?
Are you relying on God and His power to enable you to train your children and to love each one unconditionally?
What is one step you can take in the right direction and how can I help you do that?
