Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Dr. Brenda Juste. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.
Dr. Brenda , we’re thrilled to have you on our platform and we think there is so much folks can learn from you and your story. Something that matters deeply to us is living a life and leading a career filled with purpose and so let’s start by chatting about how you found your purpose.
I found my purpose during a season of fasting, praying, and crying out to God when I was stuck in job assignments that made me miserable. Every day I asked Him, “How long do I have to keep doing this? I’m tired. I can’t do this anymore.”
In the middle of my tears, I began to hear Him whisper, “I am doing something new in you something eyes can’t see and ears can’t hear.”
I didn’t realize that He was developing me equipping me with skills, knowledge, and leadership so He could position me for the ministry He called me to. After years of struggle, I kept my eyes on God until He birthed the vision He placed inside of me: becoming the Founder and CEO of Meagan’s Academic Tutorial Center.
My purpose wasn’t just to run a business. It was to serve my community by leading, teaching, tutoring, mentoring, and ministering to children helping them become strong mathematicians, confident readers, and courageous voices. I wanted them to carry the baton of hope so they could help other students, just as hope was given to them when they walked through our doors.
Purpose wasn’t found in comfort it was birthed through prayer, tears, and obedience.
Thanks, so before we move on maybe you can share a bit more about yourself?
I am the Founder and CEO of Meagan’s Academic Tutorial Center, but before it ever existed, it was a calling God placed on my life. I didn’t build this through ambition I surrendered to an assignment.
For years, I worked in environments that left me broken, overlooked, and unfulfilled. I cried out to God daily, “Why am I here? How long must I do this? I am tired.” I didn’t realize that God was shaping me in the hidden place, preparing me for something greater. I held onto His word: “Be still, and know that I am God” (Psalm 46:10).
Through seasons of pain, God was preparing my purpose. He was developing my character, sharpening my skills, and molding the leadership I would one day need to serve His people. Scripture reminds us: “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose” (Romans 8:28). Even when I couldn’t see it, God was working.
Meagan’s Academic Tutorial Center was birthed through prayer, tears, and obedience. God took my wilderness and turned it into a promise fulfilled. Today, MATC is more than a tutoring center it is a sanctuary of healing, transformation, and hope. We don’t just teach children; we speak life into them. We remind them of their God-given identity: “I am fearfully and wonderfully made” (Psalm 139:14).
What makes this work so beautiful is watching God move. We see students who once struggled academically walk through our doors and leave with confidence, courage, and excellence. We have watched children labeled “behind” become proficient readers and strong mathematicians. We see shy students find their voice and young leaders emerge.
To me, that is ministry that is “the glory of children” becoming their strength (Proverbs 17:6).
We are stepping into new territories that I believe are part of God’s bigger assignment. We are expanding into:
Robotics, engineering, and coding
Dance
Music: Piano and Guitar
VR-based job readiness, coaching, and placement
Leadership and workforce development
Academic camps and enrichment programs
Spiritual mentorship and character building
We are also seeking larger spaces to accommodate the growth God is bringing. This isn’t just expansion it is stewardship. “Enlarge the place of your tent… lengthen your cords, strengthen your stakes” (Isaiah 54:2). God is increasing our capacity so we can reach more children, more families, and more futures.
Nothing about this journey has been easy. I did not come from wealth, privilege, or comfort. I came from prayer, perseverance, and a promise: “See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?” (Isaiah 43:19).
Today, when I walk into MATC and see students flourishing, families restored, and lives changed, I see the faithfulness of God. I see purpose manifested.
Meagan’s Academic Tutorial Center is not just a business it is my ministry, my testimony, and my offering back to God.
My prayer is that every child who enters our doors leaves with more than improved grades. I pray they leave with hope, identity, confidence, and the belief that “with God all things are possible” (Matthew 19:26). Because what God did for me, He can do for them too.
If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?
Looking back, I believe three qualities were most impactful in my journey: faith, resilience, and leadership through service. These weren’t just skills I studied; they were traits God developed in me through process, pressure, and purpose.
1. Faith
Faith was the foundation of everything. There were seasons when nothing made sense, doors kept closing, and the outcome looked impossible. The only thing that sustained me was trusting God’s promise over my circumstances.
As Scripture says, “Walk by faith, not by sight” (2 Corinthians 5:7).
My advice for anyone early in their journey is: invite God into your process and let Him lead you. Pray, seek His voice, and be willing to step even when you don’t see the whole path. Purpose requires trust, not certainty.
2. Resilience
This journey required endurance. There were days when I wanted to quit, when the burden felt heavy, and when I questioned whether I was capable. But those moments refined me. They taught me to persist, to adapt, and to grow stronger.
Scripture reminds us that, “Suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope” (Romans 5:3-4).
For those just beginning: don’t despise the hard seasons. God uses adversity to develop strength, wisdom, and maturity. Keep showing up, even when it’s uncomfortable. Growth happens in the stretch.
3. Leadership Through Service
I learned that leadership isn’t about titles it’s about people. It’s about humility, compassion, and the willingness to pour into others. Real leadership impacts lives, not just metrics.
Jesus said, “Whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant” (Matthew 20:26).
My advice is to cultivate a servant’s heart. Seek to add value, lift others up, and lead with love and excellence. When your work becomes an offering, God breathes on it.
For anyone at the beginning of their journey, remember: you don’t need to have everything figured out before you start. Start with what you have, where you are, and let God shape you along the way.
The journey won’t always be easy, but it will be worth it. And the qualities God builds in you now will become the foundation of the assignment you will one day walk into.
One of our goals is to help like-minded folks with similar goals connect and so before we go we want to ask if you are looking to partner or collab with others – and if so, what would make the ideal collaborator or partner?
Yes, we are absolutely open to partnering and collaborating with individuals and organizations who share a heart for empowering youth, strengthening communities, and creating pathways to academic and personal success.
At Meagan’s Academic Tutorial Center, we believe that kingdom work and community transformation are not accomplished alone they require collective vision, shared resources, and aligned purpose. As Ecclesiastes 4:9 says, “Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor.”
We are especially interested in collaborating with:
Educators, mentors, and tutors who are passionate about student growth
Professionals in robotics, engineering, coding, and STEM who can help us build innovative programs
Dance, music, and arts instructors who can inspire creativity, identity, and expression
Workforce development agencies focused on job readiness, career coaching, and youth employment
Faith-based organizations, nonprofits, and churches committed to community outreach and youth development
Universities, businesses, and agencies that value leadership, diversity, and educational equity
Donors, sponsors, and investors who feel led to support educational and spiritual transformation
We are also open to guest speakers, workshop facilitators, volunteers, and mentors who can pour into young people with their gifts, wisdom, and lived experiences.
Our goal is to create a holistic ecosystem where students can grow academically, emotionally, spiritually, and professionally. We are looking for partners who see youth not just as students, but as future leaders, innovators, and world changers.
If you feel aligned with our mission and would like to collaborate, we would love to hear from you. You can connect with us by reaching out via email at:
[email protected]
We welcome conversations, ideas, proposals, and prayers. Whether you want to serve, teach, mentor, sponsor, or build something new together, we believe God is raising up the right people for this assignment.
Let’s partner to transform lives, build futures, and plant seeds that will impact generations.
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- Website: https://mactutoring.org
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