The Gathering Place

Empowering Men to Rebuild, Grow, and Thrive

At Roanoke Chowan Christian Men’s Job Corp, we provide life-changing opportunities through faith, job skills training, and mentorship. Our Christ-centered programs help men discover their potential, regain confidence, and build a meaningful future.

Mission Statement

We are a supportive community of Christians on God’s journey to help men who desire to improve their life skills through training, Bible study, prayer and mentoring.

Programs & Services

At Roanoke Chowan Christian Men’s Job Corps (RCCMJC), our programs are designed to empower men to rebuild their lives, deepen their faith, and achieve lasting success:

Job Skills Training

Our hands-on workshops provide practical skills needed for today’s job market, including resume writing, interview techniques, and workplace communication, helping men gain confidence and secure meaningful employment.

Mentorship Program

Mentoring is about developing trust and caring about one another in an honest relationship. In the Corps, we start with goal setting and focusing on the abilities and assets we have available. Over time, we trust that the mentoring process will produce a clear purpose and vision for our future.

Bible Study & Prayer

Bible Study is an integral part of the Christian Men’s Corps program. Adopting and living out the concepts we find in the Scriptures helps all Corps men to build up their relationships with God, self, others and their resources.

Life Skills Workshops

Our workshops cover essential life skills such as financial management, goal setting, and conflict resolution, empowering men to live independently, manage their resources wisely, and make positive life choices.

Networking & Job Placement

We help men connect with local businesses, organizations, and community leaders to create employment opportunities, expand their professional networks, and support their journey toward sustainable careers.

FAQ

Men 18 years of age and older from Bertie, Gates, Hertford or Northampton counties are welcome to apply.

RC CMJC requires no fee from our participants. We are supported financially through individual gifts, grants and local churches.

Contact Woody to talk further about your involvement or if you want to refer a man to the RCCMJC.

Networking With The Community

To best serve our neighbors, we believe in working together. Christian Men’s Job Corps actively engage with community organizations to discover needs and any gaps in services. We appreciate the sharing knowledge and resources and collaboration.

Reentry Programs

Churches

Agencies

Businesses

Ways you can help! We need...

Mentors

Christian Men

Adopt the CMJC vision/plan

Befriend a participant

Goal setting and follow-up

Meet once a week

Confidentiality

Teachers

Resume Writing

Interviewing

Budgeting

Job skills

Behavior management

Communication

Work ethic

Customer Service

Critical Thinking

Car care

Bible Study

Volunteers

Cooking meals

Clothes Closet

Furniture moving

Tractor rodeo

Hospitality

Transportation

Staff

Event Coordinator

Outreach Coordinator

Volunteer Coordinator

Encouragers

Pray

Financial donors

Community Advocate

Business Advocate

Refer Participants

LOCAL VOLUNTEERS ARE THE FOUNDATION OF THE ROANOKE CHOWAN CHRISTIAN MEN’S JOB CORPS. WE COME FROM DIFFERENT CHURCHES, DENOMINATIONS AND ETHNIC BACKGROUNDS. WE RECOGNIZE THAT ALL OF US ARE ON A JOURNEY AND WE ARE COMMITTED TO HELPING EACH OTHER THRIVE.

About Us

Roanoke Chowan Christian Men’s Job Corps (RCCMJC) is a Christ-centered ministry established in 2023, dedicated to empowering men to grow spiritually, rebuild their lives, and achieve meaningful employment. As a registered ministry under the Women’s Missionary Union and a 501(c)(3) organization under the covering of The Gathering Place Ahoskie, we are committed to equipping men with the tools they need to live out their God-given purpose through faith, fellowship, and practical development. Our ministry is guided by our Site Coordinator, Woody Baker, who works closely with our team to transform lives through the power of Christ.

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