MEN OF ACTIONFAITH. GROWTH. ACTION.People who show up.
A mission that reaches.
Meet the people helping build stronger families and communities through faith, mentoring, accountability, and service.
Our beginning.
The vision for Men of Action began in 2009.
Christopher Thomas started mentoring young and older men, recognizing something early—when a man is guided, supported, and challenged in the right way, everything about his life can change.
Over the years, that vision didn’t disappear. It grew.
Christopher and Dustin Harper spent years having conversations, refining ideas, and asking one core question:
What would it look like to build an environment where men are actually formed, not just encouraged?
In 2022, that vision became reality.
Christopher stepped out in faith and launched Men of Action. Within just a few meetings, Dustin joined him to help build what would become a structured movement.
What started as a simple gathering has become something much deeper.
A place where men are:
• Seen
• Challenged
• Held accountable
• Restored
• Developed into leaders
Our mission
Men of Action and Women of Action equip people to break destructive cycles, strengthen mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being, and lead lives of responsibility and service. Through mentoring, accountable relationships, leadership development, and practical support, we help build healthier families, stronger communities, and a lasting foundation for the next generation.
Our foundation
Our foundation is Jesus Christ. We welcome people of every faith background who want to grow, take responsibility, and serve others. You do not have to have everything figured out to take your first step with us.
Meet our founders
FOUNDERChristopher Thomas
CO-FOUNDERDustin Harper
Board leadership
Kenneth Washington
BOARD MEMBER
Chaney Johnson
BOARD MEMBER
Steve Coley
BOARD MEMBER
Keith Green
BOARD MEMBER
Dante Giles
BOARD MEMBER
Matthew McGee
BOARD MEMBER
Victor Bolling
BOARD MEMBER
Women of Action leadership
Natalie Thomas
Executive Assistant/ WOA Director
Crystal Harris
Lead Facilitator & Community Coordinator
Lauryn Malone
Lead Facilitator, Experience Coordinator, & Community Coordinator
Kristen Gist
Lead of Mentoring & Facilitator
Chandler Robinson
Community Leader & Engagement Coordinator
“I believe God changes lives through people who are willing to show up, tell the truth, and love through action. That is why we built this community: so people do not have to face life alone, and so growth becomes something we live—not just something we talk about. When we take responsibility for who we are becoming, we bring something healthier into our homes, our relationships, and our communities. What begins with us can become a different inheritance for the generations after us.”
Christopher Thomas · Founder, Men of Action
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Explore Partnership OpportunitiesWhy Men of Action Exists
Men of Action was built to restore identity, develop leaders, and create environments where men are seen, challenged, and transformed.
Too many men are trying to carry life alone.
Pressure to provide.
Pressure to lead.
Pressure to never break.
But behind that pressure is something deeper:
• Lost identity
• Emotional suppression
• Lack of real accountability
• Spiritual disconnection
• Isolation masked as strength
Most environments offer motivation.
Very few offer transformation.
Men of Action exists to change that.
THE ORIGIN STORY
The vision for Men of Action began in 2009.
Christopher Thomas started mentoring young and older men, recognizing something early—when a man is guided, supported, and challenged in the right way, everything about his life can change.
Over the years, that vision didn’t disappear. It grew.
Christopher and Dustin Harper spent years having conversations, refining ideas, and asking one core question:
What would it look like to build an environment where men are actually formed, not just encouraged?
In 2022, that vision became reality.
Christopher stepped out in faith and launched Men of Action. Within just a few meetings, Dustin joined him to help build what would become a structured movement.
What started as a simple gathering has become something much deeper.
A place where men are:
• Seen
• Challenged
• Held accountable
• Restored
• Developed into leaders
MISSION & VISION
Men of Action and Women of Action equip people to break destructive cycles, strengthen mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being, and lead lives of responsibility and service. Through mentoring, accountable relationships, leadership development, and practical support, we help build healthier families, stronger communities, and a lasting foundation for the next generation.
Our vision is a generation of people who are present in their homes, responsible in their relationships, and ready to serve their communities.
Our foundation is Jesus Christ. We welcome people of every faith background who want to grow, take responsibility, and serve others. You do not have to have everything figured out to take your first step with us.
WHAT MEN OF ACTION IS TODAY
Men of Action is a nonprofit community centered on mentoring, leadership, accountability, and practical service. Our free Tuesday gatherings welcome adults 18 and older, with no upper age limit.
If you feel isolated, stuck, worn down, or ready for a different way of living, there is room to take a next step here. You can sit and listen before choosing to share.
We share meals, talk honestly, encourage spiritual growth, and practice responsibility in everyday life. Women of Action offers a distinct community for women; contact us to confirm whether the next gathering is in person or online.
Our community supports mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being through relationships and mentoring. These gatherings are not clinical treatment.
How We Carry Out the Mission
Men of Action operates through multiple pathways to ensure long-term impact:
• Mentorship and leadership development
• Weekly formation environments
• Community outreach and engagement
• Curriculum and resource creation
• Strategic partnerships with organizations and institutions
This allows us to reach men at different stages and expand beyond a single environment.
OUR APPROACH
We believe real change happens when three things come together:
1. Community
Men grow faster when they are seen and surrounded by others who are serious about growth.
2. Accountability
Growth requires honesty, consistency, and responsibility.
3. Formation
Transformation takes time, structure, and intentional development.
When these are combined, men don’t just improve.
They change.
WHAT MAKES MOA DIFFERENT
The work begins within us. The difference reaches the people we love.
Growth here is practiced through shared meals, honest dialogue, mentoring, service, and accountability over time. We learn to listen, take ownership, repair what we can, and show up consistently.
That work reaches marriages, friendships, parent-child relationships, workplaces, and neighborhoods. Participants have shared how attending helped them build healthier connections with sons, daughters, spouses, and others they love.
Whether you are single, married, a parent, or a grandparent, learning to partner well means communicating honestly, respecting boundaries, keeping commitments, and serving without controlling.
When we become healthier, we bring something healthier to the people around us.
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Christopher Thomas
FOUNDER
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Dustin Harper
Co-Founder
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Kenneth Washington
BOARD MEMBER
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Chaney Johnson
BOARD MEMBER
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Steve Coley
BOARD MEMBER
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Keith Green
BOARD MEMBER
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Dante Giles
BOARD MEMBER
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Matthew McGee
BOARD MEMBER
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Victor Bolling
BOARD MEMBER
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Natalie Thomas
Executive Assistant/ WOA Director
Leaders
Meet the men helping move the mission forward.
Our leaders give their time to mentoring, facilitating conversations, serving the community, and helping others take responsibility for their growth. Their biographies below introduce the people behind the work.
“I believe God changes lives through people who are willing to show up, tell the truth, and love through action. That is why we built this community: so people do not have to face life alone, and so growth becomes something we live—not just something we talk about. When we take responsibility for who we are becoming, we bring something healthier into our homes, our relationships, and our communities. What begins with us can become a different inheritance for the generations after us.”
— Christopher Thomas, Founder
Interested in active board service, mentoring, or sharing your professional skills? Contact info@wearemoa.org to discuss fit, expectations, and next steps.
We don’t just gather, we develop leaders
This is what development actually looks like.
Not just conversations—but real discipleship.
Not just attendance—but transformation.
This is a glimpse into what happens when someone commits to growth, stays consistent, and is developed over time.
Women of Action
As Men of Action grew, it became clear that the environment being built was creating ripple effects.
Healthy men create healthier environments.
Because of that, Women of Action was launched to develop strong, grounded women walking in identity, clarity, and purpose.
Together, these environments strengthen families and communities.
WHERE WE’RE GOING
Men of Action is no longer just a local gathering.
It is becoming a structured movement.
• Five cities have already expressed interest in expansion
• Leadership development systems are being built
• A permanent facility is being planned in Huntsville
• The long-term vision includes regional and national impact
We are building something that lasts.
Men of Action is not an event.
It is a formation environment.
It is where men stop surviving and start becoming who they were created to be.