BOOKS
You Can Mentor
How to Impact Your Community, Fulfill the Great Commission, and Break Generational Curses.
There are millions of children in the United States suffering trauma and trying to navigate the chaos of life without anyone helping them along the way. They are alone, scared, and in desperate need of a positive relationship. They need someone like you to be a positive voice and helping hand in their lives, to guide them into the love of Christ.
So what can we as Christ-followers do about it? Jesus cared the most for people—especially vulnerable people—and He calls us to do the same. Because relationships change lives, You Can Mentor will help you build positive, lasting, and life-changing relationships with the kids who need it the most.
With stories of how his life was turned around by mentors, executive director of Forerunner Mentoring and podcast host, Zach Garza, shares practical tips for cultivating a Godly mentoring mindset, engaging and sustaining a healthy mentoring relationship, and the tools to overcome difficult mentoring obstacles. With memorable stories and his hard-earned insight, Zach equips you with a compassionate understanding of the difficult world these kids navigate every day and the tools to make a difference in their lives. You can mentor.
“This book will no doubt be an invaluable resource for those who are willing to engage with the next generations with greater purpose and intentionality.”
- Peter K. Louis
Founder of Braveheart Ministies
Tell Me About Your Father
How To Identify, Process, and Heal From the Pain in Your Relationship With Your Father.
What goes through your mind when I ask you about your father? Perhaps a smile pops up on your face because you had the best dad in the world. But what if you have the opposite reaction and are met with anger, sadness, or even apathy because your relationship with your father has hurt you in some way? If that’s you, I know how you feel.
So, tell me about your father. Let’s figure out how you got to where you are today by tackling topics such as generational sin and how your wounds are impacting you as an adult. Together, let’s go on a journey to identify the hurts from your father and how to process and heal those pains so you, and everyone who comes after you, can be set free. Free to choose faith over fear, security over insecurity, and help you experience the unconditional love of God instead of the performance-based love of people.
Using personal testimonies from his own life, Zach Garza will use his story to encourage you to start the journey, give you tips to keep you on the path of healing, and share stories that will let you know that you are not on this journey alone. Your relationship with your father may not be perfect. Your father is definitely not perfect. But the Lord can use those hurts and the power of forgiveness to help you become your best self and to give you the greatest gift he can give you; more of Himself.
“This book is a must-read for any pastor, leader, or anyone impacted by the father wound. Read it and share it to let the healing continue!”
- Jonathan “JP” Pokluda
Bestselling Author & Pastor of Harris Creek & host of the “Becoming Something” podcast.
“Fatherlessness is an epidemic in our culture. Zach Garza is a father to the fatherless. If you have met him, you have met the heart of God as a father.”
- Michael Miller
Founder of UPPERROOM church
The Youth Mentoring Playbook
Volume 1: A 30-Day Guide to Invest in the Next Generation
Every mentor has the power to be the answer to the question: Who changed your life? Whether you’re a coach, teacher, youth leader, or just someone with a heart for the next generation, The Youth Mentoring Playbook equips you to build impactful, Christ-centered relationships that last.
Rooted in biblical principles, this guide provides practical tools to overcome common challenges in mentoring while keeping the focus on what matters most—helping young people see their God-given potential. With real-life stories, actionable steps, and insights from experienced mentors, this book is your go-to resource for empowering the next generation to follow Jesus.
Mentoring isn’t complicated, but it’s not always easy. That’s why this playbook is designed to refresh, inspire, and prepare you for the long haul. Whether you’re mentoring one-on-one or leading an entire team, this book will guide you as you guide others.