Trades of Grace - The St. Joseph Project

A Ministry of Restoration through Work, Discipleship, and Service

Building Professional Life Skills In Ministry and Discipleship Development

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🙏 What Is This Program?

Trades of Grace – The St. Joseph Project

NWOCO’s Faith-Based Trades Program is not a school—it is a ministry of hope, healing, and formation.

We serve individuals—especially those who are marginalized, in transition, or wounded—through a journey of restoration designed to:Discover their God-given purpose

• Discover their God-given purpose

• Rebuild their lives through dignified work

• Serve others with the talents entrusted to them by God

This is more than vocational training.
It is a formation-based discipleship path where hands-on trade skills become instruments of spiritual renewal, personal growth, and lasting purpose.

In the tradition of St. Joseph, the humble carpenter of Nazareth, we believe that a man’s dignity is not defined by how much he can pay, but by how much he is willing to grow.

When Joseph worked, he did not demand a price—he asked his clients, “What do you think it is worth?” Trusting in God’s justice, he honored the person, not the payment.

Trades of Grace – The St. Joseph Project is built on this same spirit. We begin with grace. We offer training freely or at little cost, trusting that each individual will rise in skill, in faith, and in stewardship. Some are sponsored. Some pay later. All are accountable.

In this house, no one is turned away for lack of money—but no one walks away without responsibility.

This is the Carpenter’s Way. And it’s how we build men & women.

🔨 Three Core Pillars of Trades of Grace – The St. Joseph Project

1. Vocational Discipleship

Participants are mentored in character, responsibility, and spiritual identity while developing real-world trade skills.
The goal is to help each individual live out their God-given vocation in a Christ-centered, ethical, and community-serving way.

2. Life Restoration

We provide a restorative path for disabled and transitional veterans, as well as individuals emerging from addiction, incarceration, trauma, or generational hardship.
Through the dignity of skilled work and mentorship, participants begin to rebuild not only their careers—but their identity, family life, faith, and sense of purpose.
The trades become a vehicle for healing, self-reliance, and renewed mission.

3. Service Formation

Participants are shaped into servant-leaders who understand that their skills are not just for income—but for the good of others.
They are taught to serve widows, the poor, local churches, and their communities with humility, generosity, and purpose.

“This is more than skill development. It’s the formation of men called to serve, lead, and build in the image of Christ.”

A Ministry of Restoration through Work, Discipleship, and Service, Empowerment through Outreach!

🎖️ Veteran Integration – Special Ministry Additione proud to honor and serve disabled and transitional veterans through:

🎖️ Vocational Discipleship for Veterans: Helping veterans rediscover purpose through work and faith.

• Life Restoration for Wounded Warriors: Creating a healing environment rooted in brotherhood, prayer, and hands-on work.

• Service Formation Through Sacrifice: Veterans lead by example, becoming mentors and servant-leaders within our community.

From Restoration to Entrepreneurship

We help participants move from crisis to calling—becoming confident, Christ-centered entrepreneurs:

• Life restoration through mentoring and structure

• Trade skill development under licensed supervision

• Guided LLC/business formation

• Coaching in budgeting, bookkeeping, and business operation

• Building real client relationships under mentorship

This is entrepreneurial discipleship, not workforce development. Each man becomes the steward of his own calling.