I sought the Lord, and He answered me, and delivered me from all my fears.
– Psalm 34:4
Years of chaos led former United States Marine, Navy SEAL and Tier One operator Eddie Penney to one conviction:
Genuine freedom is only attainable through Christ.
That firmly-held conviction turned into a ministry. UNAFRAID Ministries was created to confront the cultural narratives that keep men trapped in cycles of defeat
UNAFRAID Ministries was created to free and empower men who are trapped in cycles of defeat by persistent cultural narratives. We help those men by offering them truth, brotherhood, and a plan of action.
Instead of offering comfort, we offer spiritual disciplines and a road map toward tactical resilience. It takes raw accountability to lead from the front.
UNAFRAID MINISTRIES is built around the following principles.
Spiritual Foundation
Truth-based principles that withstand life’s challenges.
Authentic Community
Connection with others pursuing real growth.
Tactical Resilience
Mental toughness drawn from SEAL training.
Practical Application
Knowledge turned into daily action and lasting change.
Five Fronts. One Mission.
Front 01
Mentorship | Counsel | Brotherhood
Veteran & First Responder Care
Walking with them after the uniform comes off.
Spiritual counsel, peer connection, and one-on-one mentorship for warfighters, law enforcement, fire, and EMS — walking with them through transition, trauma, and the question of who they are once the uniform comes off.
Front 02
Assess | Train | Sustain
Church Security Team Training
So congregations can worship without fear.
Assessment, team structure, and scenario-based training that equips church security teams — led by operators with real-world experience and a servant’s posture, not a hero’s.
Front 03
Discipleship | Accountability | Leadership
Men's Ministry
A brotherhood, not a mailing list.
The UNAFRAID Community is a brotherhood of Christian men built on faith, accountability, and biblical leadership. Devotionals, small groups, 1-on-1 sessions, and live events call men to lead from the front — as husbands, fathers, and disciples.
Front 04
Freedom | Accountability | Restoration
Addiction Recovery
A squad that will not let a man fall out.
Christ-centered recovery support built on honest accountability, disciplined daily practice, and brotherhood — trading shame for truth and isolation for a squad that will not let a man fall out.
Front 05
Churches | Agencies | Recovery Ministries | Veteran Orgs
Community Partnerships
We multiply rather than duplicate.
UNAFRAID MINISTRIES partners with local churches, first-responder agencies, recovery ministries, and veteran organizations — sharing training, speaking, and resources so the work already happening in our communities is strengthened rather than competed with.
Fund the Mission
Give Once, or Stand Watch Monthly.
A single gift underwrites resources, travel, and training for men who could not otherwise access them. Recurring support is the backbone of this ministry — it’s what lets us commit to men and churches for the long haul.
Other Ways to Give
Not every gift we receive comes as a card number. Churches, businesses, and families fund entire fronts of UNAFRAID MINISTRIES’ work.
If one of these works better for you, we’d rather talk than take a checkout form.
SPONSOR
Fund a Team or an Event
Underwrite a full church security team training, a men’s event, or a recovery cohort start to finish. You’ll know exactly which room your gift filled.
ASSETS
Stock, DAF, and Estate Gifts
Appreciated stock, donor-advised funds, and estate gifts often move more mission per dollar than cash — and can carry real tax advantages for you.
IN KIND
Equipment, Venues, Services
Training space, range time, lodging, printing, professional services. If you’d rather give what you do than what you have, that counts here.
LEGAL STATUS
UNAFRAID MINISTRIES is a tax-exempt charitable organization, classified by the IRS as a publicly supported public charity under section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). Contributions are tax-deductible to the full extent allowed by law.
EIN
33-4728986
MAILING ADDRESS
3540 E Broad Street, STE 120-142
Mansfield, TX 76063
MAJOR GIFTS & PARTNERSHIPS
A receipt is issued for every gift. If you need documentation for a donor-advised fund or a corporate match, ask and we’ll send it the same week.