WE BELIEVE.......Children Benefit in Every Measurable Way by the Presence of a Loving, Committed Father in the Home.
OUR MISSION........To Mobilize, Support, and Train Men to Model Healthy Masculinity in their Homes, Churches, and Communities.
OUR VISION........To End Fatherlessness.
OUR VALUES.......Excellence / We believe followers of Jesus set the bar for excellence when we do our work as unto the Lord. Relationships / We believe lives and eternities are changed through discipleship relationships. Grit / We believe it takes resolve to do the hard work and lead where others will not go. Obedience / We believe knowledge of biblical truth and obedience to God's commands form the foundation for the mission.
Help us stand in the gap for children affected by fatherlessness by providing access to healthy nutrition, education, and the love of their Heavenly Father.
Strengthening a Long-Term Partnership in the Dominican Republic We recently had the privilege of welcoming Pastor Kendar and his wife, Hozanna, our ministry partners from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Their visit gave our Man Up staff the opportunity to hear firsthand about the work God is doing through their school and ministry and to be encouraged by their vision for the future. Pastor Kendar also met with a special group of men who heard their story and generously donated to their ministry. These conversations are an important part of strengthening the long-term partnership we share and expanding awareness of the needs and opportunities in Santo Domingo. Over the next 10 days, Pastor Kendar and Hozanna will continue visiting churches and ministry supporters, sharing about their school and the impact it is having in their community. We are grateful for the opportunity to come alongside them and for the faithful support of those who have invested in this ministry over the years. God is at ork in and through the ministry of CECCAI and we are grateful to be a part of it. We look forward to seeing how He continues to use this partnership to reach men, families, and communities in Santo Domingo.
Meet Fred, one of our faithful AMP cohort leaders in Uganda. Fred is a committed leader with a deep passion for teaching men what the Bible says about biblical manhood. His compassion, gentle spirit, and infectious love for God are evident in the way he leads and serves others. As a husband and father, Fred brings a personal understanding of the calling to lead and love his family well. Josh and I had the privilege of visiting Fred and his family in their home on several occasions, and had the honor of praying over he and his young family. Josh also learned about the custom of men walking arm in arm in Africa ♥. We are grateful for Fred’s faithful leadership and the impact he is making as he helps men discover what it means to live as godly men in their homes, churches, and communities. He will continue to serve both his church and Man Up as a cohort leader. Fred's message: “I am blessed to inform you that I started a church. I was officially ordained as a pastor and have been sent out by my spiritual parent to start the ministry. The purpose for writing to you is to ask for your prayers. My wife, children and the church are missing you, pray for you and love you in Jesus’ name. What I can say is that I love Jesus, I pray for more strength, faithfulness to my God and I am committed in ministry of men through serving in Man Up and Go. I am now ordained by my spiritual father/Bishop as a pastor and leading a church, discipling young ones and adults therefore, I need your prayers, advice, and any kind of support. My wife Suzan is also teaching a discipleship class for new converts.” Please join me in praying for Pastor Fred for strength, direction, wisdom, and provision as he steps into this new calling. He is a special man and a gift to the ministry of Man Up.
July 2026 marks a watershed moment for Man Up in Bulangira, Uganda. Several years ago, our AMP cohort leaders in Uganda presented us with a 22-page proposal outlining a bold vision: a Skills Training Program that would equip AMP graduates with practical, income-generating skills such as welding, carpentry, shoemaking, tailoring, lawn maintenance, baking, and more. Although they had a clear vision, they lacked the startup capital to bring it to life. After years of prayer, faithful perseverance, and waiting on God's perfect timing, that vision is finally becoming a reality. Just a few weeks ago, construction began, and today three buildings that will serve as the training center are nearing completion. This is an exciting new chapter in the life of the AMP program. We are filled with gratitude for God's faithfulness and eager to see how He will use this training center to transform lives and create new opportunities for generations to come. .