Stopping the generational de‑construction of the family.

What We DoA Letter from the Executive Director

Our Mission

To develop unfathered and at-risk boys and girls into global-minded leaders of God’s design.

THE PROBLEM

FATHERLESSNESS

million fatherless children in the U.S.

This is the highest rate of children in single-parent homes of any nation.

%

of children in Cleveland are fatherless.

This is the highest rate of single-parent homes of any U.S. city.

The Problem

THE SOLUTION

MENTORSHIP

WE INVITE a Child and Mother into a 9-year, Christ-centered Mentorship and Support TEAM.

THE SOLUTION

MENTORSHIP

The Solution

THE DESIRED OUTCOME

NEW GENERATION OF LEADERS

New Generation of leaders emerge who Lead & Love like Jesus.

Desired Outcome

The Crisis

We are in a crisis – The Generational De-construction of the family.

This crisis will not change unless it is interrupted and led to change.

%

of homes have only one parent present.

“My family has never been shown so much love and support. It is so incredibly amazing what you all do, and I am so thankful to God to now be a part of such an incredible ministry.”

JCLC Mom

Outside the Walls

A blog by Amy Mitchell, JCLC’s Director of Operations

Join Amy as she shares the reality of the children & families JCLC serves.

Sitting in the Discomfort

Sitting in the Discomfort

As part of my recovery from a complicated hip replacement in 2021, I began attending weekly exercise classes to help lengthen my muscles and tendons.  It has been extremely beneficial to not only my physical health, but has also encouraged me to make time to take care...

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Thank Heaven for Little Girls

Thank Heaven for Little Girls

A few weeks ago, we took a group of our teen girls away for a 2 day Leadership Conference at a nearby state park.  I have known most of these girls since elementary school and have had the opportunity to watch them grow and mature over the last number of years. As I...

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You Only Know What You Know

You Only Know What You Know

My daughter is getting married this month. It is an exciting and busy time filled with much joy and anticipation. It so happens that my daughter works for Joshua and Caleb Leadership Center alongside my husband and I. She is a vital component of our programming and...

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