A national effort funded through a Lilly Endowment grant to identify, produce, and share 250 stories that show the varied ways Christian faith is lived out through daily work.
faith & work
Closing The ImaginationGap
Work is where most people spend much of their lives, yet many Christians lack a clear vision for how faith connects to daily work, even if they understand God has a vision for work. What does it actually look like in modern jobs and workplaces?
CityGate organizations believe stories are the primary way to close that imagination gap by helping people see how faith takes shape in real workplaces, industries, and cities.
The initiative is designed not only to inspire, but to foster transformation in individuals and communities through stories paired with learning experiences.
training & tools
Equipping Organizations ThroughStorytelling
The initiative will train faith and work organizations in storytelling and story-based transformation tools so that leaders are prepared to:
Identify stories from diverse workers, industries, and communities
Produce and share stories in multiple formats
Pair those stories with learning activities that help people reflect, discuss, and respond
five-year goal
A Five-Year Storytelling Effort
Over five years the initiative aims to produce 655 story products: 35 short films, 120 podcasts, 250 live storytelling events, and 250 written stories.
35 Short films
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120 podcasts
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250 live storytelling events
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250 written stories
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Leadership & Guidance
CityGate Steering Committee
CityGate is led by a small group of trusted leaders who provide strategic guidance, help shape priorities, and ensure the initiative stays aligned with its mission and goals.
Lisa Slayton
Founder, Tamim Partners, LLC
Ross Chapman
CEO, Denver Institute for Faith & Work
Case Thorp
Founder and CEO, The Orlando Collaborative
Jonathan Ingraham
Executive Director, Faith Co-Op
Tracy Matthews
Executive Director, Attune to Grow
The CityGate Storytelling Initiative is in the early stages of rollout, with research, training, and production unfolding over five years. The best way to stay up-to-date on the initiative is by signing up for the CityGate newsletter below.
