God's Way Ministries was founded on the belief that every young person deserves the chance to encounter Jesus Christ and discover their God-given purpose.
Our Story
God's Way began in 2018 when a small group of youth pastors and community leaders gathered with a shared burden: too many teenagers were drifting without direction, community, or faith. What started as a weekly Bible study in a church basement grew into a full ministry organization with a national presence.
Today, God's Way serves hundreds of youth annually through discipleship cohorts, summer mission trips, and a growing line of faith-inspired apparel that funds it all. Every hoodie sold, every hat purchased — it flows directly back into the mission.
We are not a church. We are a movement. And we believe the next generation is not lost — they are waiting to be found.
Our Vision
A generation of young people so rooted in their identity in Christ that they become unstoppable agents of the Gospel in their schools, neighborhoods, and cities.
Our Goals
- Disciple 1,000 youth annually by 2028
- Launch mission trips in 10 countries
- Provide full scholarships to 50 youth per year
- Build a national network of youth mentors
- Fund all operations through apparel sales and donations
Core Values
Faith First
Everything we do is grounded in Scripture and centered on Jesus Christ. We don't add faith to our programs — faith is the program.
Authentic Community
We build real relationships. Youth are not projects to us — they are people created in the image of God, worthy of time, investment, and love.
Gospel Impact
We measure success not in numbers but in transformed lives. One young person walking with Christ is worth every effort we make.
Leadership Team
Pastor James Whitfield
Founder & Executive Director
A former youth pastor of 15 years, James founded God's Way after witnessing firsthand the need for structured discipleship outside the church walls. He holds a Master of Divinity from Liberty University.
Maria Delgado
Director of Outreach
Maria oversees all mission trip logistics and community partnerships. She has led teams to Guatemala, Haiti, and Appalachian communities across the U.S.
Tyler Brooks
Apparel & Brand Director
Tyler manages the God's Way apparel line, ensuring every product reflects the ministry's message and funds its mission directly.
Grace Thompson
Youth Programs Coordinator
Grace designs and runs the weekly discipleship cohorts, connecting youth with mentors and creating safe spaces for honest conversations about faith.
