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  • About
  • Programs
    • My Story: Public Speaking
    • 1 on 1 Mentoring
    • Men's Groups
    • Men After the One
    • Faith & Finance
    • Mental Health Awareness
    • Scholarship (Coming Soon)
  • Donate
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About Me

I grew up on a family farm where hard work was expected, but affirmation was absent.  The abuse I experienced left deep wounds of fear, guilt, shame, and the belief that I would never be enough.  The pain followed me into adulthood and became destructive patterns that hurt my life and my family. 


But God met me in the wreckage.  He pulled me out of the lies that defined me and showed me I was loved, known, and worth redeeming. 


Broken Ground Ministries is the overflow of that redemption.  I want to walk with men who feel lost, angry, or ashamed and show them the same grace that saved my life.  Read My Story

The farm shaped my hands, but Christ reshaped my heart; away from earthly gain and toward heavenly treasure.


John Leaders

Mission:

Our mission is to walk with broken, hurting, and isolated men and lead them back to the healing power of Jesus Christ. Through authentic brotherhood, biblical truth, and practical discipleship, we help men take one more step toward freedom, purpose, and spiritual maturity.


“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” - Psalm 147:3 

Vision:

We envision a world where no man faces life alone, where men rise as spiritually grounded, emotionally healthy, and courageous leaders. We see a movement of men who embrace accountability, walk in integrity, nurture their families, and boldly impact their communities through the grace and power of Jesus Christ. 


“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation.” - 2 Corinthians 5:17 

Core Values:

Christ First:

  • Jesus isn’t an accessory; He is the source, the standard, and the center of everything we do.  All healing flows from Him, and all transformation leads back to Him.


Honest Brotherhood:

  • Men heal in community. We choose real conversations over shallow relationships and practice vulnerability, courage, and truth in every gathering.


Transformation Over Perfection:

  • We aren’t chasing flawless lives; we’re pursuing a lifelong process of surrender and growth. We celebrate progress, repentance, and obedience, one step at a time.


Courageous Responsibility:

  • We reject passivity. Like biblical men of old, we step toward the battle, not away from it. We own our choices, lead with conviction, and live with integrity.


Accountability With Grace:

  • We speak truth in love, hold one another to a higher standard, and walk patiently with one another the same way Jesus walks with us.


Serving like Jesus:

  • Leadership means sacrifice. We seek to serve our families, churches, and communities with humility, compassion, and action; following the example of Christ.


Spiritual Formation:

  • We commit to becoming men shaped by Scripture, anchored in prayer, and strengthened through the Holy Spirit.

Board of Directors

John Leaders - Founder / Executive Director

John Leaders - Founder / Executive Director

John Leaders - Founder / Executive Director

Bart Alban - Treasurer

John Leaders - Founder / Executive Director

John Leaders - Founder / Executive Director

Wade Persson - Secretary

John Leaders - Founder / Executive Director

Wade Persson - Secretary

I didn’t need a new life as much as I needed Jesus to renew the way I thought, believed, and saw myself.


John Leaders

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Broken Ground Ministries is recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. EIN: 12-3456789.