Serving Men, Boys, Family and Community
in Union County, NC
ABOUT
M2 is the outcome of one man investing his time in another; man to man, one to one, 'as iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another' - Proverbs 27:17. Effectively perfect strangers, a man and his mentor spent an hour a week, for almost 8 months discussing life, love, manhood, childhood, family, struggles and faith. Hard questions with honest responses.
Matthew 28:19, Jesus tells us to go and make Disciples; and through discipleship, one man's life with his mentor was greatly impacted and compelled him to go out and do the same for other men and boys. The M2 Men's ministry was birthed in 2015 and has since mentored dozens of men and boys, impacting their lives, their families and their community. We work as a team to educate, empower and enlighten through God's word. We live to love in His name, look after the less fortunate and help find God's answers to life.
M2 is a non-profit 501(c)3 and a limited liability company formed in North Carolina, operating in Union County. Our home accountability church is First Baptist Church of Indian Trail.
OUR TEAM
Pablo Ocasio
Director, Founder
Pablo is a married father of 4 and our leader. He was saved at 18 but lost his way without Godly guidance. After fighting drugs, homelessness and loneliness, he rededicated himself to Christ in 2014 and through Discipleship, is doing the same for others.
Nayda Martinez
Women's Liaison
Nayda is a divorced single mom of two boys. She's active Army and active in almost everything else... a Zumba instructor, single mother Bible study leader, track coach and mentor. Passionate and hardworking.
Dale Newman
Christi Ocasio
Local Business Development
Christi serves our ministry through relationship building in the community and churches. She has a strong testimony of overcoming obstacles in life and loves the Lord. A mother of 3 boys and a married to our ministry leader.
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Eric Irvin
Ministry/Program Development
Eric one of the more articulate, well spoken orators with a unique and passionate perspective on God's heart, Eric leads our program development and serves as a mentor as well. Eric is married with no children.
Tommy Clayton
David Wade
Treasurer, Finances
David is married and a father of two. He is one of the most active, honest and genuine people you'll ever meet. He serves Christ in leadership positions throughout many aspects of his personal and worship life.
Bill Cook
Pro-Life Ministry
Bill has a passion for the unborn, the voice of the children God created who never get a chance. He's a married father of a teenage daughter. He serves with our pro-life ministry partners.
Joseph Faircloth
Hands Team (Outreach)
Mentor Contributor
Mentor Contributor
Dale is a retired Army veteran although retirement doesn't keep him from owning two businesses. A married man with two grown kids, he serves with his hands and his heart.
Tommy and his lovely wife are both recently retired empty nesters who are enjoying their time giving and enjoying life. Tommy is a wise and heartfelt speaker and communicator who is a wealth of knowledge.
Joe, a humble, loving man who has a huge heart for others. A local business owner and a married father of two. Joe is one of the most humble and sincere people you'll meet.
Matt Dunbar
Discipleship & Recruiting
Matt has a fierce love for truth. He's married and a father of two. Matt has a servant's heart, loves to share his faith, and enjoys mentoring young men from his many years of playing professional baseball and coaching A passionate doer for His love.
Serge Kalashnik
Social/Digital Media
Serge, originally from the Ukraine is a multi-skilled, smart, student of the Word. He's married and has a little daughter he loves spending time with. Creative and resourceful.
Cedric Lockhart
Outreach Ministry Leader
Cedric, a former deacon and a pastor, father and husband has an eloquence and passion about him when he speaks the Gospel. A man with a huge heart for his hometown, he mostly serves helping our Shelter program.
Christy Gloyd
Marketing Coordinator
Christy is a married mother of 2 girls (and a couple of dogs) who is also an entrepreneur running her own business. She is another warm loving heart on our team who loves the Lord.
This could be you... we would love to have you serve with us. Contact us and let us know you're interested.
YOU
HONORABLE MENTIONS
We have several men and women we would like to thank and acknowledge who have served with us previously, or serve on an 'as-needed' basis or were integral in helping form our ministry and relationships:
Rev. John Sprinkle, Terry Richardson, Joel Lickliter, David McKinney, Erik Shamblin, Jim Keller, Sonia Plyler, Tara Quinn, Harrison Taylor, Brian Mangum, Jack Fijan, Debbie Fijan, Rev, Brian Minor, Larry Newcomb, Pablo Maldonado, Vlad Kiyanchenko, Connie Frey, Brandon & Courtney McCLaren, Jonathan Mayhorn, Randy Huntley, Donna Lawing, Jody Matheny, Karan Costner, Jonathan Mayhorn, Nancie Mandeville, Matthew Dinkins, Marlana Mullis, Lynn Sullivan, Samantha Helms, Jason Purser, Trevor Holloway, Melissa McKeown and Basil Baba. Spouses: Amy Jo Dunbar, Karen Wade, Krystil Irvin, Natalie Kalashnik, Paul Kliputin and Missy Cook, we thank you for being our partners and letting us lead in love, Your selflessness in giving your men to us not unnoticed.
MORE TO COME AS OUR MEMORIES EXPAND AND RETURN TO US.