What others are saying about the breakthrough.

"There are some people who are placed in your life for a purpose — Elder Clarence Jordan was that man for me.

He educated me when no one else would. He taught me credit, finances, how to build wealth the right way, and how to steward money with integrity. But more than that, he poured into my spirit.

Elder Jordan gave me spiritual guidance, life skills, discipline, and accountability. He taught me how to be a man of faith, how to lead, how to persevere when life gets hard.

Because of his mentorship, I was able to walk across that stage and earn my degree. This moment you see in my photo represents his investment in my life. I am forever grateful for his mentorship, and I honor his legacy by paying it forward."

"Clarence has been an incredible mentor to me, a teacher to many men, and a man with a truly generous heart. He’s given me so much, not only in material things but also through spiritual wisdom and life lessons. He’s helped shape me in ways I can’t even begin to explain, from teaching me the Word of God and showing me how to carry myself professionally to guiding me through some of my personal struggles.

When I was unemployed for months, he helped me find a job that taught me valuable skills in building and construction. What made it even more meaningful was how it connected to the spiritual lessons he had already been teaching me about building myself up in faith and becoming a stronger man. His guidance has played a major role in the man I am today, and I’ll always be grateful for the time, wisdom, and generosity he’s poured into my life. I pray that God continues to bless him, strengthen him, and prosper everything he puts his hands to."

"Clarence has mentored me my entire life. His kindness, guidance, and faith helped shape the man I am today.

He also coached me through everyday life. He helped me get my first apartment after years of living with different family members, guided me through job applications and résumé writing, and taught me valuable job skills. From understanding taxes, loans, and credit to offering advice on purchasing a car. He helped prepare me to stand on my own. With his guidance, I reached an 800-credit score.

Years later, he officiated my wedding. Clarence is more than a mentor—he is family. I thank God for bringing him into my life, and I’ll always be grateful for his love, wisdom, and support."

"Since we met, Clarence, being my mentor, has encouraged my personal, academic, and spiritual growth. His wisdom and example taught me the value of education, perseverance, leadership, and serving others.

Years later, as an educator, mentor, and youth leader, I invited him to speak to students I was mentoring. Watching him inspire them as he had inspired me showed me how one person’s influence can reach across generations. I am grateful for his continued guidance and committed to passing that encouragement on to others."

"Purchasing my first home was a dream come true and a major milestone for my family. It represents stability, financial growth, and a brighter future.

Clarence Jordan, thank you for standing beside me throughout this journey. Your guidance in building my credit, budgeting, managing finances, and preparing for homeownership made a tremendous difference.

You did more than help me purchase a home—you empowered me with the knowledge and confidence to build a stronger financial foundation for my family.

Thank you for believing in me and helping turn my dream into reality!"

"My wife and I faced an unexpected turning point. After seven years of living in an apartment and never missing payment, I came home to a notice demanding that we pay the rent or move out. The rent continued to rise, leaving us feeling trapped and unable to afford a move. Within three days, we packed our belongings and left.

What seemed like a setback became an opportunity for a fresh start. We made two phone calls—one to my daughter for a temporary place to stay and another to Clarence Jordan for help improving our credit and purchasing our own home.

Clarence immediately went to work. When challenges arose, he worked even harder, guiding and encouraging us throughout the process. Before long, we were homeowners with a much better credit rating.

Clarence’s dedication showed us that our goals mattered to him. He put our needs first and helped us move from uncertainty to the joy of owning a home. To this day, we remain thankful for his hard work, guidance, and support."