TJC Members
Norm Balchunas, Col, USAF (Retired)
President/Strategist
State: Virginia
Becoming a Kingdom Man is a journey – “I’m not there yet, but I’m not as rough as I used to be”. Despite external success, I decided to get serious after repeating failures and realized I knew who Christ was, but can say I loved Him and wanted to change. I can thank mentors, family and friends that really showed me Christ love and came alongside time and time again. Their example wasn’t words but doing and changed my entire focus and a desire to extend that journey as Kingdom brothers.
Javin Peterson USAF (Retired)
Vice President/Operations/Training
State: Maryland
I have been with the Joshua Commission since its our first trip to Manassas Battlefield. It’s amazing to see how God has used a small group my wife Stefanie and I led at our church. The Joshua Commission has given me the ability to do life with amazing Kingdom Men.
David Annecharico
Secretary/Admin/Partnerships/Cohort & Church Expansion
State: Pennsylvania
I believe that the words of our creed are words to live by. The world is my training ground. My battle is to be an example of loving others unconditionally and without judgment.
Mike Ross
Treasurer/Outreach/Partnerships
State: Virginia
I joined a strong Christian fellowship soon after meeting the Lord in my early 20’s in college. The fellowship was like extended family where I grew in faith and learned from older Christians good habits and especially “junk” to avoid. That was the start of living for the King and building His Kingdom. I worked intentionally to not bring baggage into future relationships, especially marriage. Eventually I met a very special woman, overcame strong obstacles, proposed from a White Horse, and won the fair princess. Our only regret is that we did not meet sooner in life.
Don Carlson
Elder (Dec.1949-Aug.2020)
State: Virginia
Hi I’m Don Carlson, I served for 26 years in the Navy and then the US Postal Service.. I retired after serving from Vietnam through the end of Desert Storm. I have been married for 39 years, have three grown children, and I have been blessed with two grandchildren. I serve TJC as one of three Elders. I am also a Deacon at Grace Life Community Church. One of my passions is prayer and poetry and have published past military experiences in a book of poetry titled The Military Affair and I am currently working on my second book of poetry titled In the Hands of The Father.
Brian Lohr
Elder
State: Virginia
I am an ordinary man of God.
Born and raised on Air Force Bases from Langley VA to Amarillo TX, I am the son of a Senior Msgt. Right out of college, The Lord Jesus invaded my life and set me free in ways I never imagined.
I married up and am honored to be the husband of Linda Lohr and the father of three sons (Jedidiah passed away in 1990) two daughters, two daughters-in-law, a son in law, two granddaughters and a grandson. I have had the privilege of being a pastor since 1989. In addition, I have been a professional head high school and Jr. Olympic head coach since 2004.
While my BA degree was in Art, I am currently pursuing a Master of Divinity at Evangelical University. My passion has been to see men of God mature ‘in all things in Christ’. As a team builder, I work towards every man outstripping me. The goal is for them to surpass me in their success as men of God. But those men MUST work to pass me by. I will not stand still, just to give an illusion of success.
In 2018, The Lord reintroduced meto a dear brother Mike Ross, with whom I had lost track over the years. Mike in turn introduced me to The Joshua Commission. Inviting me to a Gettysburg battlefield training, I was moved beyond words. In October of 2019, the Joshua Commission board laid hands on me to become an Elder. It has been a privilege and wild ride ever since.
Brandon Clement
Social Media Lead
State: New Mexico
How I became a Kingdom Man: Grandmother took me to church on summer visits to Missouri. I believed in God, but longing for a family of my own and to have a genuine relationship with Christ lead me to read the Bible. Taking God seriously for the first time brought prayers to action as I met my wife, leaned into men’s groups at church, and changed my lifestyle. I’m finally allowing myself to be used to shine His light!
Brandon Soares
Team Lead/Social Media/Website
State: Florida
I had a rough past growing up and didn’t know what true love was. Did not know if God really did love me or not. I had a lot of heartache in my life. I did not have a father figure at all. I was a lost sheep ready to be eaten by the wolves. At one point in my life I was the wolf. I found myself in 2014 in a church in the movie theater.
Tom Burke
Team Lead
State: Virginia
I have no idea specifically about how I became a Kingdom Man. No one specific incident or battle I overcame. Perhaps it really started after I moved to the DC area which was over 11 years ago. As I began to grow in my walk with the Lord, He crossed my paths with several strong men, a few of them have become lifelong friends. I started some men’s groups like Wild at Heart and Club 33. These instilled in me a desire to become more passionate about being a man and realizing my true identity as a man. I’m still on that quest I am a Kingdom man and seek His Kingdom daily. Some days I do a better job than others.
Shane Womack
Team Leader
State: Tennessee
The Lord saved and redeemed me on November 18, 2014 through study of the book of Romans in His Word. Romans 9:11b “not because of works but because of Him who calls.” The Lord spoke to my heart and mind through His Word that He was calling me. I accepted His call and continue to be discipled by Him, His Word, and by Kingdom Men. Romans 13:11a “The night is far gone; the day is at hand. So then let us cast off the works of darkness and put on the armor of light.”
Steven Noal
State: Hawaii
I became a kingdom man in college after rededicating my life to Christ. I was raised in the church as a boy, but when I went to college I began valuing worldliness and human philosophy more than the sacred teachings of Christianity. At that time I would have told you I was agnostic, and that God was not knowable.
Benjamin Gerrish
State: Hawaii
I became a kingdom man in college after rededicating my life to Christ. I was raised in the church as a boy, but when I went to college I began valuing worldliness and human philosophy more than the sacred teachings of Christianity. At that time I would have told you I was agnostic, and that God was not knowable.
Danny Forgey
State: Tennessee
Born and raised in Tennessee, I take great pride in being a “country boy”. That fact permeates my being, as a believer as well as a citizen of the world. I placed my faith in Christ as a young man, but never took it to the next level until life itself forced me to reckon with that great and gracious honor.
My journey as a Kingdom Man began much later than it should have begun (Big mistake). If you haven’t made the commitment to becoming everything God intends you to be, do not wait another day… freedom, for a believer, lies in total commitment to our wonderful Savior Jesus. Believe it!
Matt Shirley
State: Alabama
I have always had the faith part of my life, but like many, I didn’t really take hold of that part of what I am called to be until I got older. Growing my family, after getting married and having two sons, has really solidified in my mind, my need to be and lead as a Kingdom Man. The male role models and mentors God has placed in my lie have allowed me to find that path. I’ve learned that God places people in our lives, and us in others’, very meticulously and masterfully. We just have to be willing to pay attention when He does.