A Mentor Is a Person Who Stays

Matt Maycumber

Published on: 29/06/2026

The months after release decide everything, and one steady person often makes the difference. What a reentry mentor actually does — and why consistency, not credentials, is the qualification.

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You Don't Have to Be a Pastor to Change Someone's Life

Matt Maycumber

Published on: 12/06/2026

You don't need a seminary degree to change someone's life. Here's what Genesis 1 Network volunteers actually do — and how to find your role in the mission.

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