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You do not have to walk the path alone. Let me be your guide, helping to lead you to a life of recovery and redemption from sexual sin.
Mentoring You To Freedom
Let’s begin with what it’s not. Mentoring is not therapy—though I have a deep appreciation for it! Therapy has been an immeasurable gift in helping me explore the deeper “why” behind my journey toward sexual integrity. If we work together, I may encourage you to consider therapy at some point—it can be an incredibly valuable tool.
Mentoring, however, is a different kind of support. It was once explained to me through a simple but powerful analogy:
Imagine you’re preparing to climb a towering mountain for the very first time. Would you choose someone who’s read books about climbing and studied the terrain, or would you choose a seasoned Sherpa guide—someone who has climbed that mountain many times, knows the path intimately, and has led others safely through its challenges?
Mentors are like that Sherpa. We guide not from theory alone, but from lived experience—helping others navigate the journey with empathy, insight, and deep understanding.
What is Mentoring?
During my daily spiritual practices, I came across the reference to The Way in the book of Acts. Paul used this term several times to describe the early followers of Jesus Christ. It struck a deep chord in me—not just as a name, but as a reflection of the journey I’d been on.
For over 30 years, I sat in church physically present but spiritually isolated—separated from Christ and others. My habitual sexual sin kept me hidden in plain sight. The church became the perfect place for my double life, where I operated in my way, trying to convince myself, others, and even God that doing enough good could somehow balance out the secrecy and shame.
Eventually, my way stopped working. I hit a point of complete despair. But from that brokenness came a gift: the gift of desperation and surrender. It was only then that I truly began to accept The Way.
John 14:6 — Jesus said, “I am the Way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.”
Matthew 11:28–30 — “Come to Me, all of you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest... For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”
In both Hebrew and Greek, “way” means road or journey—and my new journey began on May 13, 2017, when I fully surrendered my life to Christ. That path of recovery has taken me through hills and valleys, but has always remained rooted in the truth that Jesus is my Lord and Savior. From that love and grace has grown a daily joy, cultivated through obedience to the teachings of Christ.
Now, through this new way of life, I’ve been freed to discover all that Christ has always intended for me. One of those things is a calling into ministry—to walk with other men who are seeking integrity, healing, and purpose through the same journey.
Why is the ministry called THE WAY?
MISSION & VISION
The MISSION is to guide Christian men toward lasting sexual integrity— building relationships rooted in honesty, authenticity, and self-awareness. Walking alongside men who are committed to growing in their identity in Christ and seek to let that inner transformation ripple outward, making a meaningful impact on the world around them.
The VISION is to see Christian men walking in integrity, fully aligned with their identity in Christ. Through authentic relationships and ongoing personal growth, they become beacons of renewal—bringing healing, hope, and positive change to their families, communities, and the culture around them.
Spiritually Based
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Sexual Integrity
Honest
Confidential
Love in Truth
Experiential Guidance
Shame Free
CORE VALUES
The Way is, first and foremost, a ministry. My heart is in serving, not straining anyone’s finances. This space is designed to be a meaningful value-add, not a burden on your wallet. If mentoring with me feels like the right fit, we’ll collaborate on a monthly amount that works comfortably for both of us.
Affordable Mentoring
While our stories may share common threads, the path to sexual integrity is deeply personal. As we walk through your journey together, we'll uncover your unique story and tailor the curriculum to serve as a flexible guide—one that’s shaped to meet your needs and support your growth.
Mentoring Services
A customized road map to Freedom
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This is a thoughtfully structured 12-month journey, designed to support your growth step by step. It typically includes weekly, hour-long face-to-face mentoring sessions along with regular check-in calls. To help keep everything on track—from appointments to progress and accountability—we use a secure, user-friendly mobile app tailored to your experience.
Craig
Finding the way together,
I grew up in a big family—my parents, three brothers, and a sister—with church as a central part of our lives. We were at every weekly service, and often more. But around age 12, things started to shift. Family life became strained, and I began feeling like church was a place where everyone had to pretend they had it all together. Neither environment felt safe to be vulnerable, and I lacked healthy coping tools. So, I buried my emotions, stayed busy, made myself invisible, and clung to the hope that “tomorrow” would solve everything.
That approach worked for a while—but it never filled the gnawing emptiness I felt inside. I sought comfort in fantasy, which over 30 years progressed into compulsive sexual sin—masturbation, pornography, and unhealthy relationships. Shame became the fuel for secrecy, and I mastered the art of hiding. Time and again I tried to stop, relying on my own strength—but I always returned to the same cycle.
At age 42, it all came crashing down. I was sick and tired of being sick and tired. Finally, I admitted the truth—to myself, to God, and to others. That moment of surrender marked the beginning of true recovery. I started seeking guidance, leaning on God and the people He placed along my path, asking the deeper questions about who He created me to be—and what life could look like without compulsive sexual sin standing in the way.
The journey wasn’t easy. As my therapist put it, I was a man in my 40s with the emotional maturity of a 12-year-old. Ouch, but true. My sexual sin had fractured relationships, ended two marriages, and left my children growing up in broken homes. Still, I pressed on.
Four years into recovery—immersed in therapy, spiritual mentorship, and support groups—I felt God tugging at my heart. As I shared my story with other men, it became clear how many had sat in church for years, just like I had, carrying shame and guilt with no safe space to open up. I felt God’s call to create something different—a ministry rooted in grace, truth, and healing.
I became a Certified Professional Mentor through Bravehearts Ministry and launched The Way – Christ-Centered Sexual Integrity Mentoring: a safe, shame-free space for Christian men to walk a path toward freedom, wholeness, and integrity.
If parts of my story resonate with you, I’d love to talk. Pray about it, and when you're ready, let’s schedule a free call to see if mentoring could be a good fit.
I’m an ’80s kid from the Midwest who once tried to look like a cross between Luke Perry and Vanilla Ice. (Yes, they were cool at the time—and no, you can't see a picture!) These days, I love Jesus, hanging out with my kids and friends, fishing (seriously, I love fishing), raising chickens, dabbling in gardening, running, remodeling my 1950s cottage-style home, reading anything on self-awareness, listening to podcasts, and connecting one-on-one with others.
About Your Mentor
'Before working with Craig I was at one of the lowest points in my life. Even though I was in a recovery program I still felt lost. I truly believe it was at this time God sent me the help that I needed in the form of Craig and The Way. This journey has been challenging but also extremely rewarding. With his help and guidance I have been able to acheive a length of sobriety I never thought possible. But it didn't just stop with sobriety. It has also allowed me to grow in my relationship with Christ. Words cannot express how truly grateful I am to have Craig as my coach, mentor and friend'
Jared C
'Craig is a walking example of Christianity..... and a connoisseaur of chicken coops!'
Tim R
