Heidi Scott

Spokane’s local churches join the nation in reaching out in strategic ways to draw in young people who are seeking for a church. There are countless programs in place to engage them in worship and discussions that inspire commitment.

A movement is appearing throughout the United States and is taking hold here in Spokane. Churches are stepping into schools and building partnerships that aim to improve the lives of individual students and entire communities.

The statistics regarding the effects of fatherlessness on children and communities are overwhelming. Spokane Fatherhood Initiative Chair for the Greater Spokane Association of Evangelicals (GSAE), Ron Hauenstein said, “Because of the widespread effects of fatherlessness, every church, business and government agency is affected. If Spokane is to enjoy stronger families and safer children, if fatherhood is to be restored to its rightful place in our culture, then the body of Christ must be mobilized.”