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The shop is the vehicle.
Journey toJericho
Fathering the Fatherless through mentorship, skill and identity in Christ.
Serving Maury County, Tennessee
FaithRooted in the Father
CharacterFormed in the Fire
SkillForged in the Shop
MentorshipWalking Together
"As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another."
Proverbs 27:17
The Problem
A fatherless generation is asking unanswered questions
There are nearly 18.5 million fatherless children in the U.S., which is the largest percentage of fatherless children in the world. Because of this young men are growing up without steady male presence, clear direction and healthy examples of manhood.
When those questions go unanswered, identity gets built through performance, rebellion, withdrawal or survival.
Am I valuable?
Do I have what it takes?
What does it mean to be a man?
The Mission
The shop is the vehicle.
Character is the mission.
J2J exists to form young men who are grounded, skilled, truthful, responsible and connected to God, their mentor and their community.
We are not here to pass out charity.
We are here to restore dignity.
Four doors into the mission
How young men enter
J2J reaches families through community touchpoints - shop days, car repair outreach, Bible studies, music nights, church partners, school referrals, podcast clips, social media and word of mouth. The website channels every visitor into one of four clear actions.
Become a mentor
Walk with a young man through steady presence, wisdom and care.
Become a mentee
Step into guidance, growth, skill and identity in Christ.
Volunteer
Support the mission through events, hospitality and practical help.
Donate
Fuel mentorship, outreach and long-term formation.
The J2J Model
Presence before program
A simple operating spine. Know your neighbor. Build trust. Assess real needs. Listen with empathy. Direct the solution to the Father's voice. Reflect God's Heart.
Community contact
Know your neighborMentorship
Build trustFormation
Assess real needsService
Reflect God's Heart“A young man cannot be formed by a system he does not trust.”
Seven Pillars of a formed man
The Formation Track
The goal is not behavior management. The goal is a young man learning to live from sonship, not survival.
1
Identity
He calls me son2
Presence
I am not alone3
Formation
I am being formed4
Discipline
I live aligned5
Disciple
I follow the Father6
Responsibility
I am entrusted7
Legacy
I pass it onMentor pathway
From hanging out to guided formation
Mentors are trained to listen before correcting, ask Socratic questions, use the Seven Pillars and guide badge progress with consistency.
Step 01
Apply
Step 02
Screen
Step 03
Train
Step 04
Match
Step 05
Walk
Step 06
Report
Growth made visible
The Badge System
J2J tracks growth through twelve badges across three areas. Badges give mentors, families and donors a clear view of progress.
Faith and Identity
- Identity
- Scripture and Prayer
- Worship and Gratitude
Character
- Humility
- Integrity
- Courage
- Compassion
- Servant Leadership
Work and Skill
- Shop Safety
- Mechanical Skills
- Problem Solving
- Community Service
Skills become service
Community Impact
The shop teaches more than technique. Young men learn to repair what is broken, then use that skill to bless others.
Service can look like repairing a car for a single mother, helping in the shop, supporting a church project, serving a neighbor or mentoring the next young man behind them.
The win is a young man moving from being served to becoming someone who serves.
Our sponsors
Partners in the mission
Local businesses and supporters who keep the shop running and the doors open.
Sponsor logos coming soon.
What's happening
On Instagram
Follow @j2jmotorsports for the latest events and community updates. On the live site this feed syncs directly from Instagram.
@j2jmotorsportsMay 2
Come join in for our monthly community night. Great music and fellowship…. Free admission, doors open at 5:30 pm
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For all the dads looking to connect with their daughter… check out #Boots&Braids #EveryGirlDeservesANightWithHerHero
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Stay connected
Join our community
Subscribe to the J2J newsletter for important updates like upcoming events, opportunities to volunteer, and other ways to get involved.
“I am a son.
And I will pass it on.”
The AskHelp build the place where
Help build the place where
young men become men.
J2J needs partners who will fund tools, mentor training, shop consumables, meals, transportation, mechanical outreach and program growth.
Your gift becomes physical: tools in a young man's hand, a mentor at the table, a repaired vehicle, a badge earned and a life moving toward Godly responsibility.
Mentor. Volunteer. Give. Open a door.