Life Compass Ramps Up In St. Louis To Help Young Adults Live A Better-God Centered Life

ST. LOUIS, MO – July 22, 2020 – Life Compass Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization designed to serve God by coaching young adults to plan and live a fulfilling God-centered life, is ramping up in St. Louis County.
The organization is under the leadership of Bruce Sheridan, Board President. Sheridan says the organization’s goal is to help young adults age 18-28 who are struggling with various problems such as abuse, addiction, loneliness, and financial and career issues, develop a more centered and responsible life. There is no charge for individuals to participate. The organization is dependent on contributions from individuals, businesses, and more.
“We have grown out of the beta stage and are stepping up our work with young adults in St. Louis and elsewhere. The Coronavirus and loss of jobs have caused individuals to feel lost, but most still have a desire to fit in and think positively about their future,” Sheridan said.
“Our goal is not to serve as a therapist or social worker but rather give them a coach to help them develop a sense of purpose, a relationship with God, and a lifelong journey of caring for themselves and love for others, all available at no charge.”
Sheridan said the idea to create Life Compass came from his own personal experience. “I was 25 and thought everything revolved around partying. My friends and I wanted to have a lot of fun, and we did, but eventually I became confused and didn’t know where to turn.”
According to Sheridan a happenstance meeting with a young woman totally turned his life around. “One day I met a young woman at my friend’s apartment. After a lengthy discussion she said she didn’t believe in sex before marriage. Then she wanted to know if I had a relationship with God and believed in Jesus Christ. I cautiously said ‘yes’. She then asked me to pray together. We did and I suddenly got the picture. It hit me like a lightning bolt. I accepted Jesus into my life. Since then things became clear and I never looked back.”
According to Sheridan the eventful meeting gave him the impetus to secure a responsible job with a Fortune 500 company, get married and have four sons. “I just needed a little direction, someone to give me a life compass if you will. Our goal now is to do the same for others.”
To accomplish its mission, Sheridan says he created Life Compass so young individuals can feel safe discussing their personal issues with a coach outside of their family circle who has been down the same path.
The coaches are volunteers, many executive level professionals, who have achieved success and built their own relationship with God. The organization also uses an app to help young adults maintain focus and achieve their personal goals.
The process includes meetings between coaches and individuals on a one-on-one basis for one to two hours, two or three within a month’s time, and then as often as necessary. Dreams and desires are planned out and discussed. Focus areas include developing a relationship with God, relationships with family and friends, and career planning.
The discussion also includes tips for managing money and the risks that could trip them up. One to five focus objectives are selected in each category to help individuals stay on track and reach their goals.
“Millennials are very tech savvy and the app will help them organize their goals and keep them on the proper path. It’s not only about helping them develop a relationship with God but also to help them make better decisions for their personal life, career and financial well-being.”
For additional information visit https://lifecomp.org/ or call 636-212-4020.