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
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Emplyoment rate with over 28 Job Partners in 2024
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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.

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Sun was out. Energy was high. We kicked off the warm weather with a Men of Valor Nashville alumni event.
Old friends reconnected. New faces stepped in. Laughter, stories, and real conversations filled the space.
The best part was watching graduates stand beside the men just starting out. No hype. Just living proof that change is real and lasting.
This is what community looks like. Men who have walked it reaching back to remind the next man that it is possible.
And nobody has to do it alone.
#MenOfValor #Nashville #Alumni #SecondChances #Reentry #Community #HopeInAction
Mar 1
RSVP Link in Bio!
Every year, this room fills with people who believe in second chances.
The Men of Valor Annual Breakfast is more than an event. It is a moment to witness what restoration actually looks like. Men rebuilding their lives. Families being restored. Purpose taking root where there was once uncertainty.
Register Here for Nashville:https://tinyurl.com/MOVNashvilleBreakfast
Register Here for Knoxville:https://tinyurl.com/MOVKnoxBFastALR
This year’s theme, “The Light of the World,” reflects the truth we see every day. When a man steps into identity, healing does not stop with him. It reaches his children, his family, and his community.
Join us in Nashville on March 26 or Knoxville on April 15 and be part of the story God is still writing.
RSVP today and stand with us as we continue this work.
#MenOfValor #SecondChances #Restoration #AnnualBreakfast
Feb 21
Real change does not happen in isolation.
It happens in rooms and circles like this. In conversations that are honest. In relationships where men hold each other accountable and refuse to let each other drift.
At Men of Valor, the mission moves forward through people who are willing to stay engaged in the process. That process is not fast. It is not always visible. But it is steady.
We remain committed to walking it together.
See more @ MOVMinistry.com
#MenOfValor #LifeStory #LifeChanging #TransformingLives #Testimony #FaithJourney #secondchances
Feb 10
What a blessing this day was.
We had the opportunity to be part of the Resource and Job Fair inside Hamilton County. Our team was able to sit down with men nearing release, men praying for a fresh start, and talk with them about the support and structure waiting for them through Men of Valor.
This past year, God allowed us to disciple 42 men inside the jail through our Reentry Discipleship Group and Spanish D Group classes. Hearts are changing. Faith is growing. Men are preparing to return to their communities as fathers, leaders, and ambassadors for Christ.
We are grateful for the staff who opened the doors, the volunteers who show up week after week, and every man we have the privilege to serve.
Jesus truly does set captives free.
#TransformingLives #LifeChanging #LifeStory #MenOfValor #Testimony #FaithJourney #secondchances
Feb 8
Some weeks take more out of you than you expected.
Jesus did not shame the weary. He invited them. “Come to me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” That invitation still stands.
At Men of Valor, we see men learning that strength is not pretending everything is fine. Strength is staying present. It is asking for help. It is choosing not to return to old patterns when the pressure rises.
If this week stretched you, that does not mean you are failing. It means you are carrying responsibility in a new way.
Rest. Reset. Then step back in. You are not alone.
#MenOfValor #TransformingLives #FaithJourney #Testimony #secondchances #inspirationalstories
Feb 7
Sometimes the choice is not between two different houses.
It is between two doors in the same one.
The same street.
The same history.
The same past.
Two completely different homes.
One door leads back to what is familiar but destructive.
The other leads toward stability, accountability, and growth.
Real change is not about becoming someone else.
It is about choosing which door you walk through.
Keep taking the next right step.
Feb 5
Grace without standards is empty.
Standards without grace are crushing.
Second chances only work when expectations stay high and support stays steady.
Truth. Responsibility. Integrity.
And someone willing to walk with you while you build it.
That’s how change lasts.
#WisdomWednesday #SecondChances #MOV
Feb 5
He came in guarded. Blaming everyone but himself.
Six months later, he shows up early. Works full time. Takes responsibility. Mentors the next man walking through the door.
His past didn’t disappear.
His response to it changed.
Second chances don’t erase history.
They restore direction.
That’s the work.
#TestimonyTuesday #SecondChances #Restoration #MOV
Feb 3
A second chance is not a handout.
It’s an opportunity to rebuild what was broken.
We work with men who have lost jobs, families, freedom, and direction. Not because they’re beyond hope, but because they made decisions that carried weight.
Second chances matter because identity can be restored.
But restoration requires ownership.
MOV exists to rebuild men who are ready to stand up again.
This isn’t charity.
It’s transformation.
#SecondChances #Manhood #Restoration #MOV
Feb 3
A King Is Born.
…not into comfort or power, but into humility.
Not to dominate, but to redeem.
Not to rule by force, but by love.
This is the story we stand on at Men of Valor.
Redemption over resignation.
Hope over history.
Light in the darkest places.
Merry Christmas.
Dec 25
🎄 Christmas on the Ridge at Men of Valor 🎄
Join us for a night of community, celebration, and hope at our Antioch campus.
✅ Meet and visit with our men
✅ Christmas decorations contest
✅ Holiday treats and open house atmosphere
🗓 Sunday, December 14
🕠 5:30–7:30 PM
📍 504 Valor Way, Antioch, TN 37013
🌐 movministry.com
This is a come-and-go open house. Families, friends, and supporters are all welcome. Come see firsthand how lives are being rebuilt through faith, mentorship, and brotherhood.
#MenOfValor #ChristmasOnTheRidge #AntiochTN #NashvilleEvents #PrisonMinistry #SecondChances #FaithInAction #CommunityEvent #ChristmasInNashville #HolidayEventsTN #NonprofitLife #ReentrySupport #RestoringLives #MOVMinistry
Dec 10
This is what transformation really looks like.
From the inside out.
Zach “Ziggy” Lizama’s story is proof that light still breaks through the darkest places.
Watch it here 🔥
https://youtu.be/SnMfPxVA-qY
#MenOfValor #secondchancestories #breakingcycles
Dec 9