Cultivate Gathering

Robynne has worked for over the past 18 years in Australia and the US, with high-risk adolescents experiencing homelessness, commercial sexual exploitation, juvenile justice, mental health issues and addictions. Working in Community Service Organizations, local community groups... Read More →

Stasi McAteer is doing life with the all the freaky people who make up the beauty of Ocean Beach. For four years her family hosted Friday Family Meal (a mostly-weekly neighborhood dinner in their home), and Stasi has led OB’s Buy Nothing groups since 2014 (more about those adventures... Read More →

Alejandra Ortiz is from Tijuana, Mexico and works as a Regional director for Compa (Christian university ministry) for the Northwest region of México. She is passionate about helping students live out their faith in the whole of life and use their studies to serve their local communities... Read More →

Hailey was born and raised in Seattle, Washington. She credits her love of Birkenstocks, coffee, independent music and all things weird to her Northwestern upbringing.Hailey has been doing fundraising, communications and mobilization in the non-profit sector for nine years. She spent... Read More →

Maril Parker is a co-founder and resident of The Julian Project started in 1998. As a Christ centered intentional community model, The Julian Project is a focusing point for her and a hub for “crossing-cutting” ministry. Considering “place” as more than a destination, Maril... Read More →

Jessica is a spiritual counselor, worship leader, teacher and composer of music that reflects the love of God for all people. She is the Director of Spiritual Formation at Sojourn Grace Collective, a progressive community of Jesus followers in San Diego. Jessica received her Master’s... Read More →

Mathew helped found and is currently on staff as Cultural Curator at Sojourn Grace Collective, a progressive community of Jesus followers in San Diego, CA. He has worked in leadership positions on behalf of traditionally marginalized people in multinational corporate contexts and... Read More →

Kindra neighbors in the heart of San Diego, in a neighborhood called City Heights. There are upward of 80,000 people in these 2 square miles and over 80 languages spoken. There she works with folks who believe Jesus is already at work all around them and they get the wild and distinct... Read More →

Tim Soerens is an author, speaker, social entrepreneur, and co-founding director of the Parish Collective. As co-director of the Parish Collective he convenes ministry leaders, teaches, and consults with organizations seeking human flourishing in particular neighborhoods while also... Read More →

Brent Ross is the Lead Pastor at Normal Heights United Church, a fully open and affirming church in San Diego. His work there is primarily focused on using the church building as third space for the life of the neighborhood and helping folks find the sacred in the ordinary moments... Read More →

Yvonne Araujo has been leading worship for over 10 years. From the streets of Downtown San Diego, to churches and house gatherings, she moves seamlessly between spaces to share her passion to create a safe place for people to encounter God’s love and tangible presence through music... Read More →

Jonathan Brooks is a lifelong resident of Chicago, IL and serves as Co-Pastor at Lawndale Christian Community Church in the North Lawndale neighborhood. He previously served as pastor of Canaan Community Church in the West Englewood neighborhood for fifteen years. As an educator on... Read More →

Christiana Rice is a practitioner and visionary voice in the Parish Church Movement. She is a coach and trainer with Thresholds (www.thresholdscommunity.org) and serves on the leadership team for the Parish Collective (www.theparishcollective.org). Christiana supports everyday peacemakers, activists, entrepreneurs and influencers as they join God’s work of renewal in their neighborhoods and beyond. She has been a key producer of the Inhabit Conference for many years and is serving as the lead designer and producer of the... Read More →

Danny Kim catalyzes individuals and organizations to perform at their best. Danny is experienced in helping individuals design their personal and professional callings. He asks insightful questions at pivotal moments to help leaders make critical decisions that have long-term implications... Read More →

Derek has been a song writer, worship leader and spiritual life coach with Novo (www.crmleaders.org) for over 15 years, helping people connect with God and live out their vocational calling. He is passionate to see communities and churches find their collective voice of worship as they uniquely celebrate God’s restoration, lament the injustices of our world and together declare w... Read More →

Ivan Penn is a 27-year veteran journalist and co-founder of The Power of Song Inc., a non-profit organization that educates about social justice issues through song, theater and art. A trumpet player and a former youth pastor who has helped plant churches in Florida and Maryland... Read More →

September Penn is a singer, songwriter and recording artist who has performed across the United States, Africa, China, Japan, Israel and Palestine. September is CEO/Artistic Director and co-founder of The Power of Song Inc., a 501c3 non-profit organization that mentors youth while... Read More →