This ministry primarily serves Christian men and their families—men who want to know God's Word, lead their families faithfully, and live boldly for Christ in a culture increasingly opposed to biblical Christianity.
Through writing, preaching, podcasting, and other forms of media, we provide biblical teaching and practical resources to help Christian men think biblically, live faithfully, and stand firm in the truth of the Gospel.
Founded in 2012 by teacher, author, and pastor Jordan Cernek (MTS, Reformed Baptist Seminary, 2023), this ministry is built on three foundational truths: God is holy, man is sinful, and Jesus is the only Savior.
God is holy and true, revealed through creation and through His Son, Jesus Christ. Man is sinful and in rebellion against God. Salvation is found in Christ alone, by grace alone, through faith alone. Those who trust in Christ are regenerated by the Holy Spirit and are continually being conformed to the likeness of Christ through His power.
These timeless truths equip Christian men and their families to stand firm against the anti-Christian beliefs and practices of our day. To go beyond the normal means returning to God's Word so that we can think rightly, live faithfully, and stand firmly in a crooked and perverse world.
We exist to encourage you to go beyond the normal—because Christ wins.
The original logo reflected the "B" for beyond and the "m" (in blue) for mediocrity.
The new logo adds a cross to represent Christ as well as an upward arrow to symbolize growth.
Why "Beyond Mediocrity"?
To begin with, mediocre is simply another word for normal. Normal is defined as "conforming to a standard of average, typical, usual, or expected." Operating from this definition, Beyond Mediocrity seeks to challenge the status-quo - the expected beliefs and socially acceptable practices of the general public - and call into question everything that is considered typical behavior, in order to bring every thought and action under the authority and headship of the truth of Jesus Christ our Lord (Ephesians 1:22).