This book was conceived out of a personal ache in my heart, for young men I observe just getting started with responsibilities in life. I had no life map as a young person and few guides in terms of how to grow up as a man. There were a few choice men who reached out to me at various life stages, making a significant impact upon my overall trajectory. It's unlikely I would have ever written a booklet like this without their personal involvement and investment of time. My hope is many more mature men will step up to serve a sprouting generation, coming up behind us.

Stan earned a B.A. in Biblical Studies at Trinity College and a Masters of Divinity at Trinity International University, both of which are located in Deerfield, Illinois. He completed a portion of his graduate studies on site in Israel. Stan has served as a pastor to single adults as well as an associate pastor in three different states over the span of more than ten years. He lives in Ohio with his wife, Theresa, with whom he has enjoyed 40 years of marriage. His previous publications include: News Among Jews in Chicago, Threading the Chicago Loop, Twelve Golden Monarchs and Loving Jennifer Tiles, each of which belong to his book series entitled: Water From a Rock.