As men of God and followers of the Lord Jesus Christ, we pledge in unity and personally to live out the principles of God's word in our homes and community, that the shining light of Christ will be seen through our lives.

We will not subscribe to the stereotypes and labels that have been systematically and intentionally placed on men of color. According to God's word, "we are the head and not the tail." "We are fearfully and wonderfully made." "We are made in the image and likeness of God." We will no longer be brainwashed to think or believe that we are anything less.

We pledge to live as divine creations of God and to treat our bodies in the way that is designed by God. We will not pollute or poison our bodies with damaging substances. We will not engage in the sale and use of illegal and illicit drugs or alcohol, and we will maintain a healthy diet. We will not engage in any criminal behavior of any form. We will not pollute our minds with information or worldly entertainment that is a contradiction to the word of God.

We pledge to view and treat our women and wives as Queens and not to mistreat, disrespect, abuse or call them out of their name; to love them unconditionally as Christ loved the church. We pledge to be the responsible, spiritual heads of our families, to protect and provide for their needs and promote them to live their purpose in the Lord.

We pledge to uplift our community and to work towards elevating our society. We pledge our service to the positive social and political causes that will impact our people. We pledge to be a shining example of manhood in word and deed in all that we do.

We pledge to uplift our brothers and to encourage, support and mentor our young brothers as examples of manhood and fatherhood. These things we pledge, being sober of mind and pure of heart. In the name of Jesus Christ.

Amen