Called To Manhood

James Dornan, a 57-year-old husband, father of three daughters, musician, and men’s group leader, stands as a powerful testimony to God’s redeeming grace. Though raised in the church as the grandson of a Pentecostal pastor and taught the truth of Scripture from a young age, James’s early life was marked by abuse, divorce, and disillusionment. These wounds opened the door to doubt, and by his teenage years, he had rejected his faith entirely, embracing atheism with fervor and even aligning with the hacker group Anonymous in a misguided pursuit of justice. What followed were years of broken relationships, addiction, and despair—until Christ intervened. Like Saul on the road to Damascus, James encountered God in a way that shattered the lies he had believed and began a new life rooted in truth and grace.

Today, James is nearing graduation from seminary and actively serves in ministry, including as a leader in Re:Generation recovery, a licensed Mental Health Coach, and director of a nonprofit that meets practical needs in the community. His past no longer defines him; instead, it equips him to lead others out of darkness and into light. James’s story is one of deep transformation—a witness to the relentless love of Christ and the joy of being fully known, forgiven, and restored. Through his life and calling, he helps men discover that no one is beyond the reach of God’s grace.