about US
We offer a community of mature men who want to inspire, share wisdom and develop men to be their most healthy self. We have a group of leaders who are offering their time to share and learn more about our member's needs. Our leader refers and connect the member to resource that can help them further.
Grown Men Growing Men offers the following services:
Talk & Pray: Is for Men who may need someone to listen to what they are going through and pray with them. This service is by appointment by emailing grownmengrowing@gmail.com
In-Person Events: Getting together, building community, establishing healthy relationships is critical for a grown man. For example, we attend sporting events together.
Virtual Speaking Series
I-2. Times per month GMGM offers Growing Men Series where we discuss life issues men are dealing with from metal health and depression to Phiscal health and eathing better. We dealt with relational issues in the home and community. From teaching basic financial literacy to building wealth.
our Team
Josh Cotton
Founder
Joshua is a passionate, driven, and collaborative leader. Born and raised on the South Side of Chicago with nearly 30 years of sales experience Joshua loves to encourage everyone he meets.
Joshua has served in the church in various capacities from greeting guests, teaching kids in Sunday School class, and sharing the message with the congregation.
Joshua loves to help people, he dedicates time to serving others from working with
young adults with mental disabilities, and delivering food to Seniors in the community.
Joshua has the heart to see men healed, developed, and walking in their purpose. He is skilled at bringing people together for a common goal. What brings him joy is spending time with his wife and children.
Mark Cotton
Talk N Pray Leader
Mark is a man of God, a single parent whose raising 4 amazing teenagers .
Most recently Mark utilizes his skills acquired from years as an environmental service technician to support and help build the family business "4P Industrial Cleaning Corp."
Mark has served as a minister of 'God with us Christian Center' for 10 years and a drummer for nearly 40 years.
Mark enjoys creating and innovating new ways to get things done.
Daniel Jones
Inspirational Lifestyle Leader
Daniel Jones is a leader in the Training and Development industry. He has been mentoring and training trainers for over 10 years. Daniel is passionate about providing leaders with tools, strategies and techniques to help them lead effectively and at their highest potential. He graduated from Western Illinois University with a degree in Social Work. He is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Daniel is a licensed minister and serves as Assistant Pastor of True Foundation Church. He has accepted his calling of assisting God’s people with building a deeper relationship with God. He is a loving husband of 15 years and father of 3 beautiful children. Through his work in ministry, he has focused on strengthening the covenant of marriage and men’s ministry. He is recognized as an energetic and lively speaker, who captivates, motivates and inspires his audience to take massive action with simplistic concepts!
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Khalid B. Scott (LCSW)
CADC/CODPI/C-SWHC/CWEL/LPHA
​Khalid B. Scott is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker/Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Specialist at the Department of Veterans Affairs and in private practice with International High Achievers.
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Khalid received his BS in Corrections and Criminal Justice from CSU and MSW from UIC Jane Addams (College of Social Work).
Khalid, whose a single father and in his spare time mentors both adults and youths, a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and provides social work-based Zoom/in person trainings/workshops and is a motivational speaker for various Chicagoland forums and self-empowerment events.
Khalid is a published author in 7 books, has appeared on several TV talk shows (as a featured guest clinician), as well has appeared on multiple radio talk shows, newspapers (Sun-times) and magazines (Ebony-Jet).
Khalid is a 10 time award winning veteran serving 9-1/2 years combined in both the US Army and Illinois Army National Guard.
Sergio D. Dixon MHP
Minister, Counselor
Sergio D. Dixon, A US Army Combat Veteran. He holds a Bachelor of Arts - focused in Counseling Psychology from Moody Bible Institute with a minor in Bible and Theology. Sergio is currently pursuing a dual masters in Divinity and Counseling (MDiv/MAPC) at Loyola University. Sergio has a demonstrated history of working in individual and family services as well as mental health services. With a strong customer service background, Sergio is also an experienced Site Director; skilled in youth development, public speaking, and working with the Veteran community. Sergio’s passion is to help lead others into health, healing and wholeness!
Brandon Price
Developer
Brandon Price currently serves as an Associate Minister at the Parkway Gardens Christian Church Disciples of Christ. He also has worked in Financial Services specifically Trading & Investments since 2012. He is currently studying to pursue his Masters of Divinity from McCormick Theological Seminary. However upon his academic achievements Brandon has a history of serving God's people and puts his faith before any worldly achievements. He demonstrates excellent team working skills living w/ the motto "It does not matter who scores the Touchdown, as long as the team wins". Brandon is also the Co-Founder of The Early Morning Sports Talk Podcast, has been married for Six years now and is an incredible father to two beautiful young ladies being fearlessly raised in the Lord to one day continue the fight against the social injustices facing our people here in our nation and abroad.
Collen Gweshe
Mentor
Collen Gweshe has been a mentor for over 15 years, 3 of which he has been working with Champs Male Mentoring. As a father of three teenagers, (two boys and a girl), and a mentor to young men, he recognizes the importance of engaging other men to work with young men while connecting with Champs Mission of Education, Empowerment and Exposure. His approach to mentor other men is characterized by mutual respect, trust, shared values and good communication, ultimately growing men resulting in spiritual growth.
Earnest Robinson
Leader
Earnest Robinson Jr is a small town guy who enjoys the big city. He is the only son of Earnest Robinson Sr and Ozzie Robinson. He has three sisters, Kathie, Myrina and Karina. He has worked in Atlanta and Chicago as a Hotel Manager for more than 15 years. He enjoys cooking and live music performances in small venues.
Joseph Jackson Thomas Jr.
Counselor
Joseph S Thomas Jr has 30 + years of professional experience in the health care science field. He's helped thousands of addiction families become drug free. Joseph had obtain his MHS in Addiction Studies, B.A. in Criminal Justice, DUI Service Provider and Certified Recovery Coach. To contact, Joseph, call 708 945-0010 or email jtchgohts12@gmail.com