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Fight
AbsencE.
Choose
Presence.
Engage
Restoration.

what are we doing now that they have aged out of "Awana"?!.
Statistics support nearly all societal issues facing us today can be traced back to a "father factor". The impact of a father whether present or absent, engaged or distant, is significant.
In many churches and communities, the majority of our effort and focus go to keeping dads and kids engaged until the teenage and older years. The irony is that these are the most formative years of their lives when they need dad the most - after they have aged out of "Awana" and the pinewood derby car that once brought them together is now collecting dust on the shelf.
Using fishing as our flagship activity, we provide inspiration, resources, and experiences aimed at helping fathers (and father figures) stay present and engaged in their children’s lives – physically, emotionally, and spiritually – especially during the most formative (teen) and impactful (post-teen) years.
JOIN THE MOVEMENT
JOIN THE FIGHT

experiences
Single to multi-day trips that create opportunities for you and your child to be present together in the wilderness.

RESOURCES
Video curriculums, support groups, and shoulder-to-shoulder tools that will enable you to fight absence with intentional presence right where you are now.
dadvocate group
"Mountain top" moments are important; affording space to step outside our daily routine, think more clearly, and see our lives from a different vantage point. Family Lines specializes in facilitating these moments for dads. Yet while mountain tops are essential for gaining perspective, life is lived and worked out in the valley - and it can be hard. This virtual group of fellow fathers provides encouragement and counsel for life in the valley.


Rod building kits
Our rod building kits and curriculum equip a leader to run one of our "©Rod to River" programs locally, for families in their own church or community.
Click below to learn more about our Rod to River program, and give us a call if you'd like to learn more about leader training and/or purchasing a kit.
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