Developing MEN through
MENistry
Throughout James's life, there were men who poured into him and helped him develop into the follower of Christ, business man, husband, and father he is today. James has a heart to help other young men develop and find their true calling in Christ. Through MENistry, James and other business owners provide mentorship, job training, and spiritual guidance in a safe environment in order to equip our young men with the skills they need to DEVELOP and THRIVE!
Mission
Partner with other businesses to help boys develop into men by
provide mentoring, job training, and spiritual guidance so that they are equipped to live out their true calling in Christ.
Vision
Grow Godly men in a safe place where they can develop and walk in their purpose.
"Environment changes you."
Too many young men don't know their purpose. They are looking for love, affirmation, and validation in the wrong way and in the wrong places. MENistry provides a safe, healthy environment that gives them the support they need to DEVELOP and THRIVE!
~C.J. Lawson
"We all have something to offer."
Mentoring
Job Training
~C.J. Lawson
Spiritual Guidance
C.J. Lawson (right) with his mentor and friend
Keith Byers (left), CEO of Abtrex Industry
A Real-Life Superhero
by C.J. Lawson
Most people never get a real life superhero. I'm privileged to have one. Like many young men, I used to be stuck with a superhero that I had to purchase and take out of a box. Then I met Keith.
Keith got me as a young man. He shared his time and his many resources with me. In the beginning of our relationship, God persuaded me to stay with Keith and learn from him until I could stand before any businessman in the world. Keith was like a hard ruler with a God-given heart that had to be healed of hurts that, at times, caused him to be out of control or even hurtful with his words.
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I could related. That heart was in me as well.
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I've watched my mentor grow into a great man of God. He has grit and perseverance. He always pushes through the hard times. We hang out together and grow in the Lord together.
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Keith is a superhero.
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He is no Superman, Batman, or Incredible Hulk. Instead, he is a man of God, great leader, wonderful father, loving husband, and caring community contributor.
It is a privilege to call this man who invested so much into me my friend.
MENistry in Action
from left-J.R., C.J. Lawson, and Kinyon
Too often, society writes off hard-working men like J.R. and Kinyon because of their perceived status.
These men have so much to offer. They have been through some things in life, yet they are still standing.
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Thank you, J.R. and Kinyon, for the work you are doing. We see you, but more importantly, God sees you.
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~C.J. Lawson
Location
1657 Commerce Dr.
South Bend, IN 46628