At cmjc, our mission is to empower men in our community by offering comprehensive support through job training, life skills development, education, and spiritual guidance.
OUR VISION IS TO CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE EVERY MAN CAN ACHIEVE ECONOMIC STABILTY, PERSONAL GROWTH, AND A SENSE OF PURPOSE-ULTIMATELY BECOMING A POSITIVE FORCE WITHIN THE COMMUNITY
COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS: WE BELIEVE THAT COLLABORATION WITH LOCAL STAKEHOLDERS IS CRUCIAL TO OUR SUCCESS. WE PLAN TO PARTNERI WITH LOCAL BUSINESSES FOR JOB PLACEMENTS AND INTERNSHIPS, EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS FOR VOCATIONAL TRAINING, AND OTHER FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATIONS FOR SPIRITUAL GUIDANCE AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH.
ON THURSDAY NIGHT AT THE CHRISTIAN MEN'S JOB CORPS, THESE MEN GATHERED SIDE BY SIDE FOR A HANDS-ON PROJECT, WORKING TOGETHER WITH PURPOSE AND UNITY. AS TOOLS WERE PASSED AND IDEAS WERE SHARED, IT WAS MORE THAN JUST BUILDING SOMETHING WITH THEIR HANDS-IT WAS BUILDING FELLOWSHIP AND MENTORSHIP WITH ONE ANOTHER. LAUGHER MIXED WITH LEARNING, AND ENCOURAGEMENT FLOWED FREELY AS THE MENTORS POURED WISDOM INTO THE YOUNGER MEN. IN THAT ROOM, TEAMWORK BECAME A TESTIMONY, REMINDING EVERYONE THAT GROWTH HAPPENS BEST WHEN BROTHERS IN CHRIST COME TOGETHER TO SERVE, LEARN, AND SHARPEN ONE ANOTHER.
On behalf of the Christian Men’s Job Corps, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Ellis County Christian Women’s Job Corps for their generous donation of five brand-new computers. Your thoughtful contribution is a tremendous blessing and will have a lasting impact on the men we serve, equipping them with the tools needed to grow in their skills and pursue new opportunities. Your commitment to advancing God’s work through supporting our ministry inspires us and strengthens our shared mission of transforming lives for His glory. Thank you for your kindness and partnership in this important work!
JOHN STICKNEY IS A MAN TRULY DEDICATED TO THE MISSION OF THE JOB CORPS. HE FAITHFULLY POURS HIS TIME, ENEGRY, AND HEART INTO SERVING THESE MEN, NOT FOR RECOGNITION OR REPAYING, BUT SIMPLY OUT OF LOVE AND COMPASSION. HIS KINDNESS IS GENUINE, AND HIS DESIRE TO SEE OTHERS GROW AND SUCCED REFECTS THE HEART OF A TRUE SERVANT LEADER. JOHN GIVES WITHOUT EXPECTING ANTHING IN RETURN, SHOWING WHAT IT MEANS TO SERVE WITH HUMILITY, INTEGRITY, AND CHRIST-LIKE LOVE.
THE ELLIS COUNTY CHRISTIAN MEN`S JOB CORPS GRADUATING CLASS OF 2025 WAS A DEDICATED AND HARDWORKING GROUP, CONSISTING OF JOHN STICKNEY, RUDY HERNANDEZ, JOE GUTIERREZ, BYRON INGRAM, GARY ROGERS, LEE ZAVALA, TONY RAY RANGEL, AND RICKY RANGEL. THROUGHOUT THE PROGRAM, THESE MEN SHOWED COMMITMENT, PERSEVERANCE, AND BROTHERHOOD AS THEY SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED THEIR NCCER MODULES. BEYOND THE SKILLS THEY GAINED, THEY BUILT STRONG RELATIONSHIPS, ENCOURAGED ONE ANOTHER, AND SHARED MANY MEANINGFUL MOMENTS ALONG THE WAY. IT WAS A JOY TO WATCH THEIR GROWNTH, AND THIS CLASS FINISHED STRONG-GRATEFUL, ACCOMPLISHED, AND READY FOR THE SEASON AHEAD.
ONE OF THE SIMPLE JOYS OF OUR TIME TOGETHER WAS SITTING AROUND THE TABLE, SHARING MEAL AND EACH OTHER`S COMPANY. AS WE ATE, LAUGHED, AND TALKED, THE TABLE BECAME MORE THAN JUST A PLACE OF FOLLOWSHIP, ENCOURANGEMENT, AND BROTHERHOOD. THOSE MOMENTS OF BREAKING BREAD REMINDED US THAT GROWTH HAPPENS NOT ONLY IN THE CLASSROOM OR THE WORKSITE, BUT ALSO IN COMMUNITY, WHERE BONDS ARE STRENGTHENED AND FRIENDSHIPS ARE FORMED ONE MEAL AT A TIME.
AS BROTHERS, WE CAME TOGETHER TO BUILD A WHEELCHAIR RAMP FOR CYNTHIA FUENTES, WORKING SIDE BY SIDE TO COMPLETE THE PROJECT BEFORE THE WINTER SEASON SET IN. EACH HAND, EACH EFFORT, AND EACH MOMENT REFLECTED TEAMWORK, SERVICE, AND CARE FOR SOMEONE IN NEED. WE ARE DEEPLY THANKFUL TO GOD FOR ALLOWING US THE OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE IN THIS WAY, USING OUR SKILLS TO BE A BLESSING TO OTHERS. BUILDING TOGETHER REMINDED US THAT THE WORK IS RICHER, THE LOAD IS LIGHTER, AND THE BLESSING IS GREATER WHEN IT IS DONE ALONGSIDE OUR BROTHERS.
AS TEXANS ON MISSION, SAFETY IS A RESPONSIBILIY WE TAKE SERIOUSLY. THROUGH RIGGING TRAINING, THE GUYS LEARN HOW TO PROPERLY PUT ON THEIR SAFETY HARNESSES, SECURE THEIR LANYARDS, AND ADJUST STRAPS THE RIGHT WAY BEFORE ANY WORK BEGINS. THIS HANDS-ON INSTRUCTION TEACHES AWARENESS, DISCIPLINE, AND TRUST-MAKING SURE EVERY PERSON IS PROTECTED WHILE SERVING OTHERS. BY LEARNING THESE SKILLS TOGHER, WE LOOK OUT FOR ONE ANOTHER, KNOWING THAT WORKING SAFELY ALLOWS US TO CONTINE THE MISSION GOD HAS SET BEFORE US.
BEFORE OPENING GOD`S WORD, WE COME TOGETHER IN PRAYER, QUIETING OUR HEARTS AND SETTING OUR FOCUS ON HIM. PRAYER BEFORE STUDY INVITES THE HOLY SPIRIT TO GUIDE OUR UNDERSTANDING, OPEN OUR MINDS, AND PREPARE US TO RECEIVE THE TRUTH FOUND IN SCRIPTURE. AS WE BOW TOGTHER, WE ASK FOR WISOM, UNIITY, AND HEARTS WILLING TO LISTEN AND GROW. THIS TIME OF PRAYER REMINDS US THAT BIBLE STUDY IS NOT JUST ABOUT READING WORDS, BUT ABOUT BUILDING A DEEPER RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD AND ONE ANOTHER.
MENTORSHIP OFTEN BEGINS IN SIMPLE MOMENTS-GATHERED AROUND A TABLE, SHARING A MEAL, LAUGHING, AND SPENDING TIME TOGETHER. BEFORE THE LESSONS STRAT, THESE MOMENTS OF FELLOWSHIP BUILD TRUST, STRENGTHEN BONDS, AND REMIND US THAT WE ARE NOT WALKING THIS JOURNEY ALONE. AS WE EAT AND VISIT, RELATIONSHIPS ARE FORMED NATURALLY, CREATING SPACE FOR GUIDANCE, ENCOURAGEMENT, AND GROWTH. IN THESE SHARED MOMENTS, MENTORSHIP TAKES ROOT, SHAPING US THROGH CONNECTION, BROTHERHOOD, AND THE WISDOM PASSED FROM ONE ANOTHER.
"CMJC Thursday Night Field Trip & Training"
the men of ellis county christian men's job corps recently had the opportunity to take a field trip to a house that is still under construction. with the sheetrock not yet installed, the home gave our students a clear view of the structure behid the walls. they were able to see the wooden studs, electrical wiring, and air conditioning systems that make a house function properly. this hands-on experience helped the men better undderstand how a home is built from the inside out.
as they walked through the house, the guys practiced measuring spaces and studying how the framing is laid out. they looked closely at how the wiring runs through the studs and how different systems are placed before the walls are closed up. it was a great learning moment, allowing them to connect what they are learning in class with real-world construction work.
most importantly, the trip was filled with curiosily, teamwork, and excitement. the men asked questions, shared observations, and enjoyed learning together in a practical environment. experiences like this help build confidence and skills while showing the men that learning a trade can open doors to future opportunities.
Building Brotherhood: Thursday Night Mentors & Fellowship"
thursday nights at ellis county christian men's job corps are always a special time of fellowship, learning, and encouragement. the evening begins with the men gathering together to share a meal, visit with one another, and build friendships that strengthen our brotherhood. there is always plenty of laughter and good conversation as we slow down from the week and prepare our hearts and minds to learn something new together.
after fellowship, the men jump into hands-on electrical training with our instructor, ron tosch. ron does a great job teaching the basics of electrical work and helping the men understand how wiring and electrical systems function in real-life situations. the guys enjoy getting involved, asking questions, and practicing the skills they are learning. these thursday nights not only build practical knowledge but also inspire the men to take what they learn and give back by serving and helping others in our community.
CLASSES AND TRAINING
14 weeks Beginning 1/21 Break during Spring Break
