In 2020, America was struggling. A once-in-a-century pandemic, economic uncertainty, political division, and racial unrest following the murder of George Floyd had created deep divisions across the country.

Quentin “Q” Jones believed there was a way forward: truth, love, and grace.

A man of deep faith and a gifted prayer warrior, Q felt called to bring men together to have honest conversations about race, reconciliation, and how Christ’s teachings could help bridge the divides among us.

What began as a small group of about a dozen men from St. James, Mt. Pisgah, and Alpharetta Methodist meeting on Zoom became Bridging the Gap, a fellowship grounded in love, unity, equality, and reconciliation.

The conversations weren’t always easy—and that was the point. Men from different backgrounds listened to one another, tackled difficult topics, prayed together, and built relationships with people whose experiences and perspectives were different from their own.

Over the years, Bridging the Gap grew. More than 150 men from more than a dozen churches have participated in devotional sessions, book discussions, prayer events, community service, social gatherings, and fellowship.

Six years later, Bridging the Gap continues.

Perhaps that is one of the best measures of Q’s legacy. He didn’t simply talk about bringing people together. He created a place where it could happen.

Q believed the gap could be bridged—and lives could be changed—with a little truth, love, and grace.