Ordinary people. Real impact.
We help everyday people of faith and congregations turn what they care about into real change.
People of faith want to make a difference but lack a path. Our proven framework turns compassion into local action.
Followers of Jesus see the brokenness in their communities, but the gap between good intentions and real impact leaves them overwhelmed, stuck, or disengaged. We bridge that gap with a faith-rooted framework that turns everyday people into compassion-driven changemakers who create real transformation in the communities where they live.
Our Programs
No matter your starting point, you can turn everyday compassion into real change where you live.
FOR CONGREGATIONS
Becoming a Changemaker Church
A guided cohort for congregations to become changemaker communities.
FOR INDIVIDUALS
Changemaker Fellowship
A personal journey for individuals to become changemakers in their communities.
FOR YOUNG ADULTS
Change the Story
Young adults lead community projects in partnership with faith communities.
RESOURCES
Workshops & Tools
Practical resources to spark and sustain changemaking anywhere.
We have a growing library of small-group studies, sermon guides, event kits, webinars, and workshops designed to help congregations and individuals engage in changemaking at any level.
OUR FOUNDATION
The R.I.S.K. Framework
Every program is built on a process that blends the way of Jesus with design thinking.
- Realize — Discern how your passions and faith connect.
- Immerse — Listen with curiosity and humility.
- Start — Brainstorm and try an experiment.
- Keep Going — Reflect, learn, and take the next step.
OUR IMPACT
Since 2018, changemakers have started initiatives such as senior lunch programs, ESL classes, community gardens, and a business that trains people for stable jobs.
6,000+
people have used our resources or joined a program
472
people trained in the R.I.S.K. Framework through multi-month cohorts
64
congregations in 14 states, from 8+ denominations
16
new community projects launched in 2025
Kenan expanded a Juneteenth festival to deepen community understanding.
The team at First UMC Stockton started a senior lunch program after listening to their neighbors and uncovering a gap.
Brett launched an HVAC business to train formerly unhoused people for stable work.
