Keith and Jo both believe God brought them safely through their gang-related journey for a reason. Through His strength and love, they are now focusing their ministry on helping youth find alternatives to illegal behavior and addictions. Jo also addresses the issue of teenage pregnancy.

“Keith and Jo bring credibility to the table when dealing with the gang issue,” Pastor Bill said. “They’ve been there, done that. They add another component to the dialogue ongoing through the schools, community, and law enforcement. They are helping to stir the pot up, all for the glory of God. They are a blessing. The minimum we can do is pray for them.”

Never Too Hot offers intervention services to schools and organizations as well as workshops on recognizing, preventing, or slowing down gang activity in your neighborhoods. They will give their personal testimonies to youth groups, and Keith has even started meeting with gang members, gang wannabees, and gang associates in the street, offering them hope and alternatives.

For Keith, his work in gang-related activities isn’t done to help get rid of gangs. He reaches out because he still finds love in his heart for the brotherhood.

“Doing this, I’m caught in the middle between my family and my love for the brothers,” he said. “I’m not out there to lock them up. Locking them up won’t get rid of the gangs. It might save one or two of them, but the gangs will still be here. We just want to help educate and show them a better way. We want to introduce people to the true and living God who cries out to give them a second chance.”

For a more in depth look into their backgrounds, check out the detailed article on Gang Style.