Wooden table next to black wire chair, with large green indoor plants in a modern cafe or restaurant. Hanging light bulbs are visible in the background.

Because We Stay in the Room

Every photo below is the result of showing up — again and again.
From school visits and team talks to meals, backpacks, and one-on-one moments, this is what it looks like when mentorship is consistent.

This is the impact of staying in the room.

40+ schools, teams, and communities served across Georgia

Group of young men kneeling and standing in prayer in a room with brick walls, led by a man standing at the front.
A speaker is on stage in front of an audience during a presentation titled 'Men Matter' with Michael Thomann, displayed on a screen behind him. The audience is standing and facing the speaker in a dimly lit room.
A group of young men participating in a team-building activity, standing with arms raised and hands on their heads, receiving instructions from a facilitator in a room with an abstract painting and large windows.
A male instructor stands in front of a classroom of students, giving a lecture or presentation. The students are seated at desks, wearing matching light blue uniforms, facing the instructor. The classroom has a whiteboard, a door on the right, and a
A group of children and adults gathered around a table with food at a cafeteria or event space. Some people are serving themselves, and others are waiting in line, with a kitchen or serving area in the background.
A man in a white shirt speaking at a church service stage with a microphone, with a cross on a wooden background behind him and people seated in the congregation.
Group of people praying together inside a church or chapel, with some standing and others kneeling, in front of a black wall with a cross, television screens, and musical equipment.
A large group of students gathered in a school cafeteria, some sitting at round tables and others standing in line or talking in the background.
A coach giving instructions to football players on a field, with trees in the background.
A busy indoor event with children and adults gathered around tables with food and activities, staff wearing orange shirts, and multiple screens on the wall.
A group of people gathered around a long wooden table in a restaurant, engaged in conversation, with some using their phones. The restaurant has wooden paneled walls decorated with framed sports jerseys and posters, and there are red cups and drinks
A large group of students gathered in a school cafeteria, some sitting at tables and others standing, with brick walls and a ceiling mounted projector in the background.
A large group of young people praying together, kneeling and with hands on each other's shoulders in a prayer circle indoors, with some adults standing in the background.
A man with glasses and a beard stands behind a small round table with a water bottle on it, speaking indoors near a stage with musical instruments and a cross illuminated in the background.
A man sitting at a table speaking into a microphone, holding a basketball, with an audience in front of him.
A group of children sitting on the gym floor listening to a man speaking, with a video screen displaying a Christian message in the background.
A man in a suit giving a speech at a podium during a graduation ceremony, with graduates in red caps and gowns sitting in front of him. The stage has black and orange diagonal light streaks and stage lights.
A football coach speaking to a high school football team during a timeout on a football field.
A man with a shaved head and beard speaking at a wooden pulpit, gesturing with his left hand over his chest, in front of a microphone and open Bible, in a room with light-colored wooden walls and ceiling.
A group of people gather in a church room, participating in a prayer or verse reading, with their heads bowed and hands on each other's shoulders.
Group of smiling children and teenagers at a gathering, some wearing yellow shirts, in an indoor setting, posing for a selfie with a man in the foreground.
Two men embracing in front of a brick building, one wearing a white hoodie and the other wearing a green hat and gray jacket, outside near a black gate and a grassy area.
A man giving a presentation to a group of young boys in a restaurant decorated with sports memorabilia and framed pictures.
A large group of students gathered in a school cafeteria, some sitting at round tables and others standing in line, with backpacks on the floor and many engaged in conversations.
A lively indoor gathering of young people, many wearing yellow T-shirts with Florida Atlantic University and 'Construction Purpose' text, in a decorated event room with stage, screen, and musical equipment, smiling, making peace signs, and mingling.
A coach or speaker standing in front of a team of young women sitting on bleachers in a gymnasium. The background shows banners celebrating women's basketball achievements from 2001 to 2006.
Group of students and a speaker at a middle school presentation titled "The Circle" in a school auditorium with an audience seated and an American flag in the background.
A group of young men sitting in a classroom, wearing purple t-shirts with the word 'Glory' on them, and attending a meeting or seminar.
A group of children and adults in a classroom or community room participating in a group activity or dance. Some are sitting, some are standing or walking, with a whiteboard and television screen on the wall.
A group of young athletes in red sportswear sitting at tables in a cafeteria-style room, listening to a coach or speaker standing in front of them.
Group of teenage boys with athletic clothing sitting in a restaurant or cafe, engaged in an event or discussion.
An adult man demonstrating how to tie a necktie to a group of young students in a classroom.
A group of young men participating in a group activity with a leader, some raising their hands, in a room with colorful abstract art on the wall.
Children and adults gathered around a table with food and snacks at an indoor event, with screens and people in the background.
Football team in uniform praying together in a restaurant with framed sports memorabilia on the walls and overhead lighting.
Two men hugging in a brightly lit room with gray walls, one wearing a gray beanie and a blue puffer jacket, and the other wearing a black jacket with red and white lettering. A woman in black and a man in a red hoodie are standing nearby, and chairs
A man speaking passionately in a classroom or meeting room with students seated at tables, some wearing red jackets, and one person with blond hair visible in the background.
Children performing a dance or skit on stage in front of an audience at Fair Street School's Back to School event. There is a banner with a red elephant logo and the text 'Fair Street' in the background.
A group of young football players and coaches standing in a circle with their arms around each other in a cafeteria or dining hall.
A man in a blue uniform and purple gloves loading foil-covered food containers into the back of a vehicle during daytime.
Group of people gathered around a container of ice and candy, with some holding clipboards, at an outdoor event.
A classroom with students seated in chairs, listening to a male teacher standing at the front, pointing while teaching. There are posters on the wall, a whiteboard with sticky notes, and a colorful carpeted floor.
Crowd of people seated on red bleachers inside a gymnasium, many in white shirts, with banners and sports equipment visible on the walls.
Indoor gathering in a rustic wooden hall with people seated at tables, a speaker on stage, and diverse decorations including antler chandeliers and mounted elk head, illuminated by string lights and chandeliers.
A classroom with students seated and a teacher standing at the front, engaging with the class. The room has several posters on the walls, large windows, and a whiteboard.
A man holding a basketball in a classroom with students attentively listening.
A large group of students gathered on a track field, some holding musical instruments like tubas, trumpets, and saxophones, with a football field in the background.
A man holding a microphone is speaking to a group of students sitting on bleachers in a gymnasium.
A group of young athletes dressed in red sitting at tables during a team meal or meeting, with a coach standing and speaking to them in a cafeteria or dining area.
Two men smiling and posing in front of a yellow snow cone truck with colorful decals. One man points at the other.
Four men standing together, smiling, with their arms around each other, on a stage with religious banners in the background.
A group of football players from the Red Devils team kneeling with their heads bowed and hands clasped, praying in a meeting room, while coaches and other individuals stand around them, some with their heads bowed and hands clasped in prayer.
Group of young men in a classroom or conference room, sitting around a table, listening to a man standing and speaking while waving his hand.
A group of young men in red hoodies sitting at a long table with water bottles, listening to a speaker holding a football, in a cafeteria or classroom setting.
Two men in suits on stage, one holding a plaque, surrounded by other men in suits. Some are hugging, others stand on the steps of a church or auditorium with maroon carpet.
A group of people kneeling with heads bowed and hands clasped in prayer inside a large auditorium or gymnasium.
A man speaking to a group of students outdoors on a school track field, with climbing poles and a red elephant sculpture in the background.
High school football team wearing orange jerseys sitting at tables in cafeteria, listening to coach speaking at front, with large windows in background showing outdoor trees.
A man giving a presentation to a large group of children sitting on the gymnasium floor, with most children wearing red shirts, in a school gymnasium with a hardwood floor, red padding on the wall, a small soccer goal, and a clock on the wall.
A classroom with a man giving a presentation to a group of students wearing football jerseys, some with pink accents, in a school setting.
A group of students sitting on bleachers in a school gymnasium, listening to a man with a backpack who is speaking to them.
A large group of students sitting at tables in a school cafeteria or multipurpose room, listening to a person speaking at the front. The room has a high ceiling with rectangular lights, large windows, and brick columns.

Voices from the Community

  • “Mr. Thurmond, you’ve made a HUGE impact on our lives. The ‘LET’S GO’ you planted in us is something we say all the time. You helped us grow mentally and spiritually. We’re closer to God because of you.”

    Caleb Tetteh, Buford High School

  • “You’ve brought encouragement and uplift to our entire football team. You’ve taught us life lessons and helped us grow closer to God. When things get tough, I can always look down at my wristband and remember — ‘LET’S GO.’”

    Jordan Allen, Georgia Tech

  • “Mike’s impact on our team is immeasurable. He challenges both players and coaches to be better men. Every day our coaches are reminded to STAY IN THE ROOM with our players. He has a unique ability to connect with everyone in the room.”

    Coach Woods, Lakeview Academy Boys Basketball

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