Welcome to Men of Valor
Men of Valor is committed to winning men in prison to Jesus Christ and discipling them. Our purpose is to equip them to re-enter society as men of integrity – becoming givers to the community rather than takers.
Our Programs
Men of Valor offers a wide range of programs supporting incarcerated men, returning citizens, and their families. Here you’ll find opportunities for connection, restoration, advocacy, and partnership—all designed to help rebuild lives and strengthen communities.
Our Impact
Men served in Prisons & Jails in 2024
%
Emplyoment rate with over 28 Job Partners in 2024
%
Recidivism rate for program graduates in 2024
Men have been served through our Residential Campuses in 2024
Walking with Men from Prison to Purpose
Through housing, mentorship, employment support, and relational discipleship, we help men break cycles of incarceration and build lives of hope, purpose, and contribution.
Testimonials
God has used MOV to show me a whole new life, and it has helped me have and build a relationship with my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. God has changed my heart, mind, and soul. He used MOV to do it. JESUS SAVES AND RESTORES, and my life is a testimony of his goodness.
From a broken young man seeking purpose, to a redeemed servant of Christ—Men of Valor helped guide my journey. Now I serve as Program Director. All glory to God!
I met a man named Jesus while in a prison cell. He gave me a crown of Beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair.
Men of Valor Academy provides invaluable opportunities for its students through partnerships with local businesses, offering pathways to employment and equipping them with the skills necessary to become productive members of society. Thank you for your faith in and commitment to providing opportunities for men like me who are striving for a better future.
Our Partners
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Serving the city. Loving people well. Making an impact together.
Recently, students from Men of Valor had the opportunity to serve alongside @cityhills church in Knoxville, Tennessee through community outreach and service.
What makes moments like this powerful isn’t just the work being done, it’s the reminder that restoration doesn’t stop at prison walls. Men who once felt forgotten are now showing up to serve others, strengthen communities, and be the hands and feet of Jesus.
We’re grateful for churches and partners who believe in second chances and are willing to stand beside men as they rebuild their lives with purpose.
#MenOfValor #CityHills #KnoxvilleTN #CommunityService #SecondChances #HopeInAction #ServeTheCity #Restoration
May 11
Want to make a difference beyond the walls of the church?
Join us for Missions Partner Connect on Wednesday, May 13 at 9AM at Legacy Coffee with Long Hollow Church .
This is a chance to connect with local mission partners, hear real stories of impact, and discover practical ways to serve our community. Whether you’re looking to volunteer, support outreach efforts, or simply learn more about what’s happening across Middle Tennessee, this is for you.
Free to attend.
More details + registration:
Long Hollow Missions Partner Connect
https://longhollow.com/missions-partner-connect
May 8
Did you know?!
Thanks to our wonderful friends Cul2vate farms; we have a fully functioning vegetable gardern on our campus in Antioch, TN.
This isn’t just about growing food. It’s about growing responsibility, consistency, and purpose. The men get hands on, learning how to cultivate something real and watch it produce over time.
From seed to harvest, it’s a daily reminder: what you invest in will grow.
May 8
Men of Valor showed up where decisions are made.
Recently at the Cordell Hull Building for “Day on the Hill,” we stood face to face with state leaders to advocate for the men still behind the fence. This wasn’t theory. This was real voices, real stories, real lives.
Some of the men with us had been out of prison less than 24 hours! One day removed from incarceration, and already walking the halls of government, speaking into change. That’s what transformation looks like.
We didn’t just show support for the work, we carried it into the room. Conversations were had. Ground was taken. And the message was clear: restoration is possible, and it’s worth fighting for.
This is why we do what we do.
See more @ MOVMinistry.com
#LightOfTheWorld #RedemptionStory #HopeInside #Brotherhood #SecondChances #HopeInAction #Restoration #BeInTheRoom #FaithInAction #PurposeDriven #ChangedLives #NonprofitLife #KingdomWork #PrisonMinistry #Tennessee #ReentrySupport #MOVMinistry #TNNonprofits #ChristianNonprofit
May 6
CYMI Knoxville — here’s your 2026 recap.
What happened wasn’t just an event. It was a room full of real stories, real brotherhood, and real transformation.
Men standing up. Chains breaking. Hope getting loud.
If you were there, you felt it.
If you missed it, don’t make that mistake again.
Watch the recap. Be reminded what’s possible. Be part of what’s building.
This is only the beginning.
May 1
Men of Valor staff recently had the opportunity to speak with students at @providencechristianacademy in Murfreesboro. Michael, Landon, and Tevin shared their stories and challenged students on the power of the choices they make.
Afterward, many students came forward to connect, expressing a genuine desire to make an impact for Christ in their generation.
It was a powerful morning, and we’re encouraged by what we see in this next generation. Young men and women ready to live with purpose and lead with conviction.
See more @ www.MOVMinistry.com
Apr 25
Today is the last day.
This is it.
“Light of The World” is closing, and when it does, it’s done. No restocks. No second drop. LINK IN BIO
https://www.whereisyoursmade.us/collections/men-of-valor
This isn’t just about merch. It’s about what you stand for.
Every piece is a statement. Every purchase is support. Every person wearing it is choosing to carry something that actually matters.
Don’t sit on it. Don’t wait another hour.
Step into it. Represent it. Live it.
Be the Light of The World.
Before it’s gone.
The Men of Valor Online Store is partnering with Authentically American, a veteran-owned, American-made apparel company dedicated to revitalizing U.S. manufacturing and supporting values-driven groups. Together, we offer a selection of high-quality Men of Valor branded clothing for friends and supporters attending this year’s Annual Breakfast events in Nashville and Knoxville. These items are sold at cost and are not part of our fundraising efforts. Instead, the aim is to provide those connected to the ministry with a meaningful way to represent Men of Valor in their daily lives. When you wear a Men of Valor polo, hat, or hoodie, you help spark conversations about the life-changing work happening through our ministry. Men of Valor supports men impacted by incarceration through Christ-centered discipleship inside prisons and jails and ongoing support via our Valor Ridge and Valor Way Residential Discipleship Academies, where men rebuild their lives through faith, employment, restored relationships, and stable housing. Wearing Men of Valor apparel allows you to show your support for this mission, raise community awareness, and share stories of hope and transformation wherever you go.
Apr 20
🌟 ICYMI: Nashville Men of Valor Breakfast – “Light of The World” 🌟
We came together to celebrate brotherhood, faith, and living as the Light of The World. 🙌
🎥 Watch the recap here and be blessed by the moments we shared!
Thank you to our wonderful supporters, Gov. Bill Lee, our musical guest - Josh Wilcutts from @jesusinabar, ,and a special shout-out to MOV Alum Jelly Roll for showing his support!
#MenOfValor #LightOfTheWorld #Brotherhood #BeBlessed
Apr 17
Time’s almost up.
“Light of The World” was never meant to sit on a shelf. It was made for people who actually live it. And this drop is about to disappear.
No restocks. No second chances.
If you’ve been thinking about it, this is your moment. Don’t miss it.
Click here to order yours today! LINK IN BIO
https://www.whereisyoursmade.us/pages/men-of-valor-flash-store
And one more thing—
The Knoxville Breakfast is in ONE DAY.
RSVP HERE! RSVP LINK IN BIO
https://secure.movministry.com/a/2026-breakfast-knoxville
Rooms will be filled with stories of redemption, real brotherhood, and lives being rebuilt right in front of you. If you’ve been on the fence, get off it.
Register now. Show up. Be part of it.
Light isn’t meant to be hidden.
Shine your light today!
Apr 15
Knoxville — we’re 2 days out. RSVP Link in Bio
The Knoxville Breakfast is almost here, and this isn’t just another event. It’s a room full of stories that prove redemption is real, brotherhood is possible, and second chances matter.
Come hear what God is doing through the lives of men who refused to stay defined by their past.
Join us. Be in the room. Be part of the story.
RSVP Here : https://secure.movministry.com/a/2026-breakfast-knoxville
See you in Knoxville.
#MenOfValor #Knoxville #SecondChances #HopeInAction #knoxville #knoxvilletennessee #knoxvilletn
Apr 13
Over the past few months at Men of Valor, we’ve had the privilege of witnessing something real.
Moments of fellowship that turned into brotherhood.
Conversations that went deeper than the surface.
Laughter that carried weight because of everything behind it.
And alongside it all, men stepping forward and graduating. Not just completing a program, but marking a shift. Choosing a different way to live.
These moments matter. Not because they’re big or loud, but because they’re honest.
Growth you can see.
Connection you can feel.
Lives moving in a new direction.
This is what happens when men show up for each other.
This is what restoration looks like in motion.
And we’re just getting started.
#MenOfValor #Brotherhood #Restoration #SecondChances #NewBeginning
Apr 9
You’re invited.
Join us for the 2026 Men of Valor Knoxville Annual Breakfast — a morning centered on hope, transformation, and the power of light breaking into dark places.
“The Light of the World”
April 15
7:00–8:30 AM
Knoxville Convention Center
Come hear stories of real change. Come stand with men rewriting their futures. Come be part of something that actually matters.
LINK IN BIO!
Apr 7