Faith, Character and true Christian Mettle.

A one to one Christian mentorship for the young man heading into the real world, whether that is university, college, a first job or a gap year. We help him to establish his identity in Christ, break bad habits, create Godly ones, and guide him on the road to real purpose.

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“The trial of your faith… though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour at the revelation of Jesus Christ.” 1 Peter 1:7

Ephesians 6:11

“Put on the full armour of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes.”

Independence after school is not easy to manage. Whether he is off to university, starting work or finding his way, you can see he is capable, but capable and ready are not the same thing.

Screens, social media and gaming have taken more ground than they should. Bad habits have crept in, and he needs the right guidance to step into the world but not be of it.

Unsure of the next steps in life. He needs to build his confidence and learn to take risks.

Given the right tools, real accountability, and encouragement, he will be ready to tackle anything.

Our mission

To provide foundations in young men's lives, so that as they leave boyhood behind, stand firm in Christ and are ready for the real world.

The three pillars

Mettle Mentors is built on three pillars.
Identity, Mastery and Purpose.

Pillar I

IdentityKnow who he is

Before he can stand firm, he has to know what he is standing on. We establish core values, strengths and weaknesses, helping him to form his identity in Christ.

Pillar II

MasteryMaster his world

We deal with bad habits and give him real tools and honest accountability to govern what has been holding him back. We focus on changing the inputs to life and challenge him to step out of his comfort zone.

Pillar III

PurposeLive for more

We explore what faith and purpose look like in a man, lived daily with conviction. Establish his commitments and mission, giving him a roadmap to refer back to over the years to come.

The twelve week journey

From raw iron to tempered steel.

A twelve week, one to one Christian mentorship for young men. A personal mentor, and a real foundation for life.

Weeks 1 to 4

Know Yourself

Surfacing who he really is.

Identity beyond achievement and image
Core Values, strengths and weaknesses
How you see yourself and how Christ sees you
Worldly confidence vs Confidence in Christ

Weeks 5 to 8

Master Your World

Shaping how he lives.

Habits that hold you back
Long term success over short term satisfaction
Friendships, influence and standing alone when it counts
Handling pressure, failure, fear and guilt

Weeks 9 to 12

Live with Purpose

Set for the years ahead.

Calling, gifting and direction as a man
Taking risks and doing hard things
Lessons from the lives of Biblical men
Personal commitments and mission

“As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.” Proverbs 27:17

A conversation costs nothing.

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What's included

Everything the twelve week mentorship holds.

Twelve weekly one to one sessions

45 to 60 minutes each, online. Honest and challenging.

The Mettle Mentors workbook & journal

An opportunity to reflect and grow through writing. Past mistakes, present reality and a future hoped for, all in one place.

Midweek check ins

An honest accountability for 10 to 15 minutes each week to touch base, helping to move good intentions into real change.

Parent updates

You are kept in the loop on what is happening, where to expect change, and how to support him well as he finds his feet in the world.

A curated reading list

A list of books recommended. One is chosen to work through during the course.

A closing session with parents

On completion, parents are invited for a closing session on the way forward and how to keep walking with him as a young man.

An ongoing mentorship pathway

Week twelve is a milestone, not a goodbye. There is a clear way forward and an opportunity to establish an ongoing mentorship.

An honest word

This is not for every family, and that is the point.

Made for this

If this is you, let's talk

Parents who want their son to be grounded in a faith as he enters the real world.
A young man who is capable but has been held back by the world.
Parents who want their son to be successful while striving for a biblical character.
A young man who has finished high school but is unsure about the way forward.

Not the right fit

We'll point you somewhere better

Young men in clinical crisis. We refer to qualified counsellors and stand alongside them.
Families looking for purely secular coaching.
Anyone wanting a quick fix. Real change takes time.
A young man who is unwilling to recognise that change is needed.

About the mentor

Twenty years of preparing young men for what comes next.

Your mentor is a teacher with over twenty years of experience preparing young men for life after school. He has spent his career mentoring young leaders and drawing the best out of them, with a focus on servant hearted leadership and the courage to be different from the world.

Year after year, he has watched capable young men struggle under the pressures of social media, relationships and identity, and fall short after school because nothing solid was built underneath them. Mettle Mentors exists to build that foundation, one young man at a time, with Christ at the centre.

20+

years working with young men

1:1

Every session, personal and challenging.

countries served: US, UK, AU and NZ

Foundational Scripture

“When I was a child, I spoke as a child… but when I became a man, I put away childish things.”1 Corinthians 13:11

Questions parents ask

Before you book,
you'll want to know.

If your question isn't here, ask it on the call. Honest answers, no pressure.

Therapy treats clinical concerns; mentorship builds character. We are not diagnosing or treating. We are walking alongside a young man as he grows in identity, discipline and faith for the road ahead. If something arises that needs a counsellor, we will say so plainly and help you find the right one.

Most young men arrive guarded and leave looking forward to sessions. The difference is being treated as a man capable of more, not a boy to be managed.

That is welcome here, and is often the case. Faith is woven through everything we do. Many young men come with questions, doubts and a world view that has been shaped by social media over the years.

Sessions run online over secure video at a fixed weekly time you choose together. We serve families across the US, UK, Australia and New Zealand, and book within workable windows for your zone. Wherever life takes him, all he needs is a quiet space and a steady connection.

The full twelve week program: every weekly one to one session, midweek check ins, the workbook and journal, the curated reading list, regular parent updates, the closing session, and the onward mentorship pathway. Exact pricing is discussed on the call so it fits your family.

After the 12 week program, an ongoing mentorship pathway is available for young men who want to keep going. We maintain accountability and provide guidance on a weekly basis.

Then we should not begin, and the discovery call exists to find that out with no pressure either way. If we are not the right people for your son, we will say so and recommend the best way forward.

Your son was made for more.

Begin with one honest conversation. No pressure, just a chance to talk about your son, where he is, the man he is becoming, and whether Mettle Mentors is right for him as he steps into the world.