Inspiring the Next Generation Through Mentorship and Faith

Empowering men to lead, teach, and serve as role models within our communities.

About Us

Spirit-Filled Men Teach is an initiative dedicated to empowering young Black men by placing strong, inspiring Black male role models in faith-based education. Our mission is to close the gap in mentorship and representation within Sunday Schools and small groups, helping young men develop not only academically, but also in character, purpose, and faith. Research shows that having mentors who look like them leads to better school performance, lower suspension rates, and reduced involvement in risky behaviors. Through Spirit-Filled Men Teach, we’re creating a movement of men committed to guiding the next generation toward positive, successful futures!
Real Men
Real Impact
Real Change
Why It Matters

The Data Behind the Mission

Representation is measurable. Here is what the research says happens when young Black men are taught and mentored by men who look like them.

13%
more likely to graduate high school after having just one Black teacher in elementary school
Gershenson et al., 2018
19%
more likely to enroll in college than peers who never had a Black teacher
Gershenson et al., 2018
50%
reduction in violent-crime arrests among young men in mentoring programs
Univ. of Chicago Crime Lab, 2016
$3–5
saved in future crime-related costs for every $1 invested in education
RAND Corporation, 2016
Real Men. Real Stories.

Hear From the Men

Six men. Six testimonies of what happens when a father, uncle, pastor, or coach decides to pour into a young man’s life.

“He would tell us: as a man, if you want better, you’ve got to go after it. The proof of your desire is in your pursuit.”
Jermaine Gandy
Young Temple COGIC · Louisiana · Testimony 02
“I watched how he lived a holy life. I watched how he treated my mother. We can make it if we choose God to be in our life.”
Cornelius Jackson
Louisiana · Testimony 04
“It’s important for men to have other men mentoring them — if you don’t have that in your life, how can you know how to navigate the challenges of life?”
John Grimes
New Jerusalem COGIC · Cleveland · Testimony 06
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Our Core T's

Thinking

Cultivating critical and expansive thought within youth.

Trades

Building practical skills and career readiness.

Testimony

Sharing life stories to inspire.

Truth

Grounding in faith and honesty.

Transformation

Encouraging personal and spiritual growth.

Get Involved

The Spirit-Filled Men Teach initiative offers multiple ways to get involved, whether through mentorship, volunteering, masterclasses, or supporting our initiatives. Together, we can bridge the gap in representation and build a brighter future for the next generation.

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