Pathways to Purpose

Rites of Passage Companion Guide

Sonya D Ferreira

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Featherworks Publications
11 November 2025

Christian life & practice; Christian institutions & organisations; Advice on parenting

Do you feel called to be more intentional as a parent or mentor, but aren't sure where to begin? Maybe you sense that today's culture is shaping your children faster than you are-and you're ready to change that. What if there was a guided path to help you parent with clarity, courage, and conviction?

Pathways to Purpose is your next step.

As the companion to the 2025 Christlit Book of the Year Award Winner Rites of Passage: Raising Sons to be Men of Standard, this empowering guide by Sonya D. Ferreira offers practical, spiritual, and customizable tools to help you raise children anchored in purpose and faith.

In a world that often celebrates surface-level achievement over deep-rooted identity, Pathways to Purpose helps you reclaim your role as the primary shaper of your child's character and calling. This book is not a rulebook-it's a framework. It doesn't offer one-size-fits-all solutions, but it will equip you to design personal, powerful, and faith-centered experiences that help your child navigate life's most critical transitions.

In Pathways to Purpose, you will discover how to:

Create meaningful rites of passage for sons and daughters alike Reinforce spiritual identity through intentional parenting moments Cultivate wisdom, resilience, and godly character Lead your family with greater clarity and spiritual authority Pass on legacy values that last beyond your lifetime

Whether you are a parent, grandparent, youth leader, or mentor, this book invites you to move beyond passive parenting and step into your God-given role as a guide, protector, and spiritual builder.

Your children are walking a path. Pathways to Purpose will help you light it-with vision, faith, and generational impact.

By: Sonya D Ferreira
Imprint: Featherworks Publications
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 178mm, Spine: 4mm
Weight: 150g
ISBN: 9798990580435
Pages: 56
Publication Date: 11 November 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Sonya D. Ferreira is an award-winning author, speaker, and storyteller whose work centers on moral leadership, principled living, and the sacred responsibility of parents as spiritual leaders. Known for her warm, conversational style, Sonya speaks with the authority and grace of a trusted mentor and the wisdom of a seasoned mother-figure. Her presentations are infused with humor, passion, and a seamless integration of scripture, prayer, and enduring faith.With heartfelt vulnerability and authenticity, Sonya shares personal stories marked by confessions, fears, triumphs, and leadership transformation-fostering deep and lasting connections with diverse audiences. Her message is legacy-driven, emphasizing the importance of character formation and intergenerational influence in shaping lives over time.A retired military officer and combat veteran, Sonya brings a unique depth of insight into the challenges faced by military couples and families. Her professional career includes service in civilian and military leadership. As both a writer and a speaker, she masterfully weaves poignant vignettes from her life into powerful lessons, offering guidance and inspiration rooted in real-world experience.Sonya earned a Master of Arts in Counseling with a specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy from St. Mary's University in San Antonio, Texas, and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Bowie State University in Bowie, Maryland. She is married to David, and together they have two sons, Elijah and Ephraim.

Reviews for Pathways to Purpose: Rites of Passage Companion Guide

""A thoughtful and introspective work that reminds us of the most important things that life offers. Be prepared to be inspired and engaged!"" -- Patrick Malone, PhD. Co-author of Little BIG Decisions