The purpose of Flight36 seemed apparent when we discovered a pattern established in the lives of men that grew up in a father-absent home. We have outlined this pattern below. Though we cannot prove this to be true in all men, the men we discussed this cycle with found similar patterns in their own lives.

We believe God is using Flight36 to minimize the potential destruction of the cycle in the boys who participate in our program. By creating healthy, affirming relationships while relating life situation to Biblical principles, we can make a difference. The cycle contains four parts as shown in the diagram below. Each part playing a role of the next effected behavior.

Feeling of Abandonment The result of the feeling of abandonment is the inability to feel love from others. People have tendency not to trust and build walls for protection, so they development a... Fear of Intimacy The result of the fear of intimacy is the inability to develop authentic relationships. People have a tendency to be skeptical of others love or affection which leads to a... Sense of Independence The result of having a sense of independence is the total reliance upon one's own abilities to accomplish and complete tasks and meet goals. People have a tendency to feel alone and develop false expectations for those around them which creates a... Lack of Positive Affirmation People who lack affirmation from a positive source will eventually find it in other areas, usually unfulfilling and sometimes dangerous.

If God is not the center of their lives, they will find someone or something to center their lives on which will ultimately lead to a chaotic and destructive lifestyle. These negative choices affect themselves and those around them.

Where is the danger zone?
Individuals will continue to develop relationships with people throughout their lives, but they will find themselves in a danger zone when these relationships become stronger. The individual will be prone to fear the potential of abandonment and could develop false expectation for the relationship. The individual may construct walls for protective, sever the relationship or push them aside. The result being the start of another cycle in one's life.

What is the battle plan?
The battle plan for Flight36 is to combat the cycle that could potentially build up in the boys we serve before it is to late. We will accomplish this mission by surrounding each boy with a fleet of men who will listen, support and encourage them as they learn about themselves and the plan God has marked out for them. The best way for Flight36 to impact the lives of these young boys is to spend as much quality time with them as possible.

By doing so, we can eliminate the feeling of abandonment. We can show them how to build healthy relationships and discuss how God has made each of us to love and work in community with one another. And finally, the men of Flight36 provide encouragement, positive affirmation and a witness as to where they can find their true significance and security in life. We can point to God, their true father who will never leave them nor forsake them.

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