What is the
Genesis Man Project?
The Genesis Man Project is an on-line platform dedicated to the exploration and discussion of masculinity identity, through our blogs, articles and podcasts.
It is a hub that provides opportunities for discussion and practical applications of the knowledge and ideas across a variety of topics releated to men and young men.
It is in partnership with the Men and Young Men’s Alliance, the Church of God of Prophecy’s National Men’s Ministry (MYMA). To learn more about this project and my vision…
Thank you for visiting our webpage. Since you are already here, check out the Featured Articles below and click on the links to dive deeper into the stories.
Use the blue “Menu” button below the top banner to access even more articles and information from our archives. If you find anything helpful and of value, please Leave a comment, Like and Subscribe! Finally, as we look into 2026, please take note of the following exciting and notable events.
What is the
Men and Young Men Alliance?
The Men and Young Men Alliance is the name of the Church of God of Prophecy National Men’s Ministry in Eastern Canada. We are currently organized into four regional areas in Ontario and Quebec. We host, support and promote a variety of National Events, Men’s Conferences, Field Trips and Menal Health workshops.
Our Vision
Discovering and aspiring towards a lifestyle of authentic masculinity.
Our Mission Statement
“We are men that are allied to youth, church and each other.”
Our Guiding Focus
Allying with boys and young men
Allying and supporting Pastors and local churches
Allying and supporting men while creating a dialogue around the topics of masculine identity
We would love to share more about ourselves. Watch my video address, dive deeper, gain access to resources and encouragement.
Thank you for your participation, support and commitment to the men and young men in Eastern Canada. We look forward to encourage engagement and make a difference in our families, communities and the world.
Israel Harriott | National Men’s Director Eastern Canada, COGOP
SAVE THE DATES!
East Regional Men’s Ministry Kids’ Trip – Saturday March 14, 2026
GTA Mid Regional Men and Young Men’s Conference – Saturday June 13, 2026
National Men and Young Men’s Weekend Retreat – October 16 – 18, 2026
West Regional Men and Young Men’s Conference – Saturday March 27, 2027 (New Date)
FEATURED ARTICLES
What A Year It Has Been!
2025 has been a good year for the National Men’s Ministry in Eastern Canada! We would love to share with you pictures and information from our 2025 Newsletter.
CLICK HERE here to see more pictures and information.
2026… Something New?
You may not have heard of Rita Mae Brown, but I beleive that you are aware of the quote attributed to her:
Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.
I mention this because this is the third year in a row that I am suggesting to men that they should start this new year off by…
Click to read more… “2026…Something New“
Engagement & Influence Session
Really? What does Johnny Cash have to do with any of this??? Take a look at Israel’s workshop session during the 2025 COGOP National Men and Young Men’s Retreat.
The Line
My prayer for a group of young men centers around the question God asked Job about the universe…
“Who hath stretched the line upon it?“
“Never Forget Mephibosheth”
Saturday Night Session
Who was Mephibosheth? Why was he significant? Why did Bishop Reid challenge us to remember him? Take a listen to the conversation.
(2024 National Men & Young Men’s Retreat)
An Unforgettable Tune
Friday Night Session
“I said, God, give me a tune, I just need a tune…“
Listen to the interview with Bishop Trevor Reid as we reflect on the first night of the 2024 National Men and Young Men’s Retreat.
The Wall
As a father, I found myself asking the question of whether I’ve ever hampered, hindered or harmed the relationship with my son…
Continue reading this blog article.
High Performance
“I love sports cars; and while researching vehicle performance I learned the following…”
Click to continue reading this guest blog article by Eric Shaw Jr.
2024 Engagement?
A 2024 New Year’s Engagement?
No, I did not make a marriage proposal to my wife (we have been married for 26 years), however I have continued the tradition of… (Click to continue)
Men and Young Men’s Retreat (2024)
2024 National Men and Young Men’s Conference! It was two years ago, but the spirit still lives on! To find out more, CLICK HERE
God Can Change Anyone
I admit it. I used to be a hardcore follower of professional wrestling. I watched the WWE as much as I could. I was a fan of the WWE from the early 1980’s to the mid 2000’s… by Craig Williams.
Babylon Does it Better… But….
What do we mean by Babylon? How does this idea or system of Babylon help to provide us with a deeper understanding of men’s motivation? The second part of the interview with Dr. Timothy Quek continues.
Too Many Umbrellas…
During the 2023 National Men and Young Men’s Forum, Dr. Timothy Quek presented a deeply moving message confronting the issue of Men’s Motivation. I had the chance to conduct a follow up interview with him about this message to dig a little deeper…
More Articles
Out of the Mouth of Babes…
I wrote this blog in 2021…
“Just about every night my wife and I and our children say prayers together. (My eldest son is 20, and I have three daughters ages 18, 13 and 11.) It is quite revealing listening to my children pray, but the most interesting is that of my youngest daughter…” Read more…
A Man’s World?
Who can forget James Brown impassioned song, “It’s a Man’s World”! And yes James did say that…
“It would be nothing, nothing without a woman or a girl”.
However, one has to wonder, is it really? Is it still a man’s world?
Father
I’m currently the father of a 16-year-old son and a 11 year-old daughter. I have really been fascinated by observing everything they have done in their lives since they were born. Things really got interesting… By Andrew Mahorn.
Brotherly Love?
Thor, Loki, Jacob and Esau… What’s the connection?
Read Craig’s latest blog called Brotherly Love?
Ancient But Relevant
The ‘previous generation’s ceilings are to be the next generations floors’. This means that the next generation is to be better, bigger, smarter…
The Variables of Life
I started taking a few courses in Psychology and one of the things that I found interesting was this idea of “the third-variable problem.” You see, there is an issue researchers come across…
Parenting is Tough
How do you navigate difficult family situations?
This was one of my favour reads.
Be the Snare Drum
I went to university not only to be a teacher, but to be a band teacher. Music education was the goal of my career -although for the last half of it has been teaching history – but that’s beside the point.
Life Happens
Life rarely goes according to plan…and that can be hard to accept. My career changed in 2021…
Tough as Nails
My wife and I like to spend time together and we usually watch a series of some sort. Not too long ago we started watching The Crown…
Featured Articles
So, what did we do in 2025?
2025 has been a good year for the National Men’s Ministry in Eastern Canada! We would love to share with you pictures and information from our 2025 Newsletter.
CLICK HERE here to see more pictures and information.
2026… Something New?
You may not have heard of Rita Mae Brown, but I beleive that you are aware of the quote attributed to her:
Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.
I mention this because this is the third year in a row that I am suggesting to men that they should start this new year off by…
Click to read more… “2026…Something New“
Engagement & Influence Session
Really? What does Johnny Cash have to do with any of this??? Take a look at Israel’s workshop session during the 2025 COGOP National Men and Young Men’s Retreat.
The Line
My prayer for a group of young men centers around the question God asked Job about the universe…
“Who hath stretched the line upon it?“
“Never Forget Mephibosheth”
Saturday Night Session
Who was Mephibosheth? Why was he significant? Why did Bishop Reid challenge us to remember him? Take a listen to the conversation.
(2024 National Men & Young Men’s Retreat)
An Unforgettable Tune
Friday Night Session
“I said, God, give me a tune, I just need a tune…“
Listen to the interview with Bishop Trevor Reid as we reflect on the first night of the 2024 National Men and Young Men’s Retreat.
The Wall
As a father, I found myself asking the question of whether I’ve ever hampered, hindered or harmed the relationship with my son…
Continue reading this blog article.
High Performance
“I love sports cars; and while researching vehicle performance I learned the following…”
Click to continue reading this guest blog article by Eric Shaw Jr.
2024 Engagement?
A 2024 New Year’s Engagement?
No, I did not make a marriage proposal to my wife (we have been married for 26 years), however I have continued the tradition of… (Click to continue)
Men and Young Men’s Retreat (2024)
2024 National Men and Young Men’s Conference! It was two years ago, but the spirit still lives on! To find out more, CLICK HERE
God Can Change Anyone
I admit it. I used to be a hardcore follower of professional wrestling. I watched the WWE as much as I could. I was a fan of the WWE from the early 1980’s to the mid 2000’s… by Craig Williams.
Babylon Does it Better… But….
What do we mean by Babylon? How does this idea or system of Babylon help to provide us with a deeper understanding of men’s motivation? The second part of the interview with Dr. Timothy Quek continues.
Too Many Umbrellas…
During the 2023 National Men and Young Men’s Forum, Dr. Timothy Quek presented a deeply moving message confronting the issue of Men’s Motivation. I had the chance to conduct a follow up interview with him about this message to dig a little deeper…
More Articles
Out of the Mouth of Babes…
I wrote this blog in 2021…
“Just about every night my wife and I and our children say prayers together. (My eldest son is 20, and I have three daughters ages 18, 13 and 11.) It is quite revealing listening to my children pray, but the most interesting is that of my youngest daughter…” Read more…
A Man’s World?
Who can forget James Brown impassioned song, “It’s a Man’s World”! And yes James did say that…
“It would be nothing, nothing without a woman or a girl”.
However, one has to wonder, is it really? Is it still a man’s world?
Father
I’m currently the father of a 16-year-old son and a 11 year-old daughter. I have really been fascinated by observing everything they have done in their lives since they were born. Things really got interesting… By Andrew Mahorn.
Brotherly Love?
Thor, Loki, Jacob and Esau… What’s the connection?
Read Craig’s latest blog called Brotherly Love?
Ancient But Relevant
The ‘previous generation’s ceilings are to be the next generations floors’. This means that the next generation is to be better, bigger, smarter…
The Variables of Life
I started taking a few courses in Psychology and one of the things that I found interesting was this idea of “the third-variable problem.” You see, there is an issue researchers come across…
Parenting is Tough
How do you navigate difficult family situations?
This was one of my favour reads.
Be the Snare Drum
I went to university not only to be a teacher, but to be a band teacher. Music education was the goal of my career -although for the last half of it has been teaching history – but that’s beside the point.
Life Happens
Life rarely goes according to plan…and that can be hard to accept. My career changed in 2021…
Tough as Nails
My wife and I like to spend time together and we usually watch a series of some sort. Not too long ago we started watching The Crown…
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Look great Israel! These are very important topics. I look foward to learning more about your research and study on the important role and resposibility we have as men.
I also have a desire to help in anyway. I have found John Eldridges books very helpful on masculinity.
Glad to see you have found your calling too.
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Thanks Carey for your encouragement, I appreciate it. Under the “Talk” tab, there is a section called “I Recommend”. It would be great if you could add to this community by sharing your review of one of John Eldridge’s book.
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Fantastic Israel. I am excited to read about the 3Rs. Congratulations
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Thanks Sherrold, you are too kind! Feel free to pass on the website link. You are a constant encouragement.
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Hello! I’ve been following your web site for a while now and finally got the bravery to go ahead and give you a shout out from Austin Texas! Just wanted to mention keep up the great work!
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Thank you so much for the encouragement.
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Thank I so much for the encouragement. Sorry it took so long to respond. Your feedback and thoughts are always welcomed.
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