Building More Than Cars—Building CharacterEmpowering the next generation through hands-on mentorship, community, and faith.
In a world of consumerism and disposable consumption, the Community Garage gives Middleman Ministries a chance to inspire young people to learn how something works and gain confidence in learning how to fix it.
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Most of our events and weekly programs are free for the entire Waco community.
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Our nearly 4,000-square-foot, air-conditioned workspace is equipped with a 10,000-pound lift, a large air compressor, and enough toolkits to support multiple projects at once.
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Our programs include:
+ Community Garage Night + Auto 101 Camp + Family Night + “How to Buy and Sell a Used Car” Class + “The Basics of Car Ownership” Class |
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Community Garage Night
Each semester, we host a weekly Community Garage Night where teenagers and college students can work on their cars (and ours) under adult supervision. Our program is led by a garage foreman and mentors who build relationships while equipping and encouraging students. Each evening includes free food and a gathering time to share from God’s Word and discuss what it means to live with integrity.
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From Small Beginnings to Impacting the Waco Community
Located in downtown Waco, TX, just two blocks from the Magnolia Market Silos, the Middleman Community Garage has been dedicated to project-based mentoring since its founding in 2005. What began in John B’s small-town Texas driveway—where kids learned to build skateboard ramps and work on cars—grew into a larger movement.
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The program expanded when Ralph Garza launched a successful initiative in Houston, drawing over 40 students every Friday after school to skate, work on cars, and hear a Jesus-centered message at MM713. Since moving to our current location in 2022, we’ve continued to build on this legacy, empowering young people through hands-on learning and mentorship.
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OUR COMMUNITY GARAGE TEAM
JOHN BARNARD
Community Garage Leader |
JORDAN MELVILLE
Community Garage Director |
ZEB & SORREL
Community Garage Mentors |
