Voices From the Journey

 “Tonight, I am so grateful for what this week has meant to our boys and our family. I was emotional watching them accomplish this Rite of Passage Bootcamp. They went in not knowing how much they would be changed and challenged to grow into their purpose as young men of God.

They went with open ears and willing hearts and have come away with wisdom on what it means to walk as a godly young man. They are no longer my boys, but young men I could not be more proud of.

We are humbled and grateful for the Barbers and all the amazing coaches who poured truth and knowledge into the mentees. They sacrificed to invest in the next generation and we are blessed to witness what God is doing in these young men’s lives.”

- Parents of Participants

"God saw fit for (mentee) to be there.  I truly appreciate all of you and from the bottom of my heart I thank you all.  He enjoyed himself and has learned a lot.  Thank you all for filling in that missing part in (mentee) life that he truly needed.  God Bless." 

- Parent of Participant

🌟Mighty Men of Valor🌟 

"Just want to take a minute to thank these friends in our community who are leading up the next generation of Godly men. The coaches poured into these boys’ hearts, souls and minds all week - always pointing them to Jesus. I was in tears at the ceremony today, watching my boy grow into a man who will prayerfully seek the heart of God. I could ask for nothing more. My heart is overjoyed… God is real, He loves us, and He is so so good.  

This week, (mentee) was challenged to try new sports and face his insecurities. After a few days of hard work and the coaches’ encouragement, he has come out on the other side with confidence, new skills, and new friends. My prayer is that these boys will walk beside one another and sharpen each other as they seek an authentic relationship with their Heavenly Father.  My sincere thank you to Tenisha and Charles Barber for opening your home and all the coaches who have poured into (mentee) all week. May God bless you and your family immeasurably more than you could imagine."  #ritesofpassage #menofvalor #brotherhood #brothersinchrist #thankful 

- Parent of Participant

"So proud of my boys for completing the Rite of Passage bootcamp last week @riteyouthpassage .  Thankful to Coach Barber, Terence, and Octavais for making this a great experience for them.  The induction ceremony was so touching to watch the Dads bless their sons and speaking life over them.  It’s an honor to hear my boys thank their dad for everything he’s  done for them."  #proudmom #raisingkingdommen 💙💙 

- Parents of Participants

"I wanted to share, (mentee) said today's discussion on relationships was really good.  He said it helped him to "have things right in his mind".  His favorite part this week has been all of the "good talks."  I can't thank you and the coaches enough for pouring into our boys this week.  He's listening." 

- Parent of Participant

"What an amazing week!  We can't thank you all enough for pouring into (mentee) this week." 

- Parents of Participant