May 21, 2021
“I’m not a man because I can prove myself as a big, tough, macho guy. It’s more about what’s happening inside of me.” That’s just one of the insights that comes from this conversation with Phillip Vanderford, Battalion Commanding Officer with ALERT Academy. His passion for helping young men pursue Christ and His kingdom comes through in an inspiring way, both in his own story and the work he’s doing to help forge extraordinary men.
Music Credit: "Funkorama" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Expanded Notes:
- ALERT Academy (Air, Land, Emergency Resource Team)
- Finding identity key part of journey to manhood; but sometimes it drives a need to perform and prove
- Authority is not synonymous with leadership
- The blessing and affirmation of a father is a desire that every guy has and never outgrows
- Other mentors in a boy’s life can play a powerful role
- ALERT is about forging extraordinary men who will influence their world for Christ
- https://alertacademy.com