Company Overview

In a world where the economic ills of poverty, illiteracy, self-desecration from drugs, alcohol, and illicit sex run rampant, an effort is emerging like a beacon of light that is destined to make a difference. Stepping Out For Christ Ministries, Inc., operates as a 501 (c)3 nonprofit community development corporation. Founded in May of 2000, SOFCM exist for the purpose of providing economic relief through the provision of a massive pre-vocational training and HIV/ AIDS Prevention and abstinence initiative. Registered and certified by the United States Department of Labor apprenticeship model. SOFCM is currently developing an international exporting link with the United States Aid for International Development or USAID to bulk ship merchandise to the country of Ghana and Sierra Leone. The development of poultry plants, fishing feet’s and agriculture advancements. Secondly, create oversea positions for American citizen as apprentices in an all out effort to slow down the Black on Black crime rate. The Ministry has formed a collaboration with the Atlanta Metro area Department of Juvenile Justice, whereby individuals who have committed minor offenses, are able to conduct their community service at the ministry's establishment and area worksites. Stepping Out for Christ Ministries, Inc. (SOFCM) is the brainchild of Pastor Sheila A. Smith, a long-time community servant who simply wanted to see a change in the way the basic human needs of people were met. Her husband, Joe Louis, former professional boxer has transformed his physical, mental and spiritual power to become a vessel for Christ to assist community development around the world.

Mr. and Ms. Louis pose for the camera

during the recent N.A.A.C.P. program and dinner

held at West Georgia University in Carrollton Ga.