Microchurches 82. Microchurch Stories - Sammy Ortiz from Community Collective
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Jan 15, 2025 Sammy Ortiz, a dynamic leader from Community Collective and a serial entrepreneur, shares his journey in building a microchurch that empowers underestimated youth and people of color. He discusses the challenges he's faced in navigating multiple ventures and the importance of community connection. Sammy reflects on his personal experiences in ministry and entrepreneurship, emphasizing how relationships can transform lives. He also highlights the joy found in service and mentoring, showcasing how microchurches can thrive on faithfulness over mere numbers.
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An Umbrella Of Entrepreneurial Ministries
- Community Collective began as an umbrella for multiple ministries: YES, Restoration house church, Empieza, FEND, and Economic Development for People of Color.
- The shared theme is entrepreneurship used as a discipleship pathway: "Jesus in startup spaces."
Wrong Turn Led To A Calling
- Sammy stumbled onto the neighborhood after missing a turn on the way to a festival and felt called to serve that community.
- He canvassed the area for a year and launched YES on June 10, 2017 with 12 students.
Crime Mirrors Misapplied Entrepreneurship
- Sammy realized street-level crime often reflects entrepreneurial skill misapplied by poverty and lack of opportunities.
- Teaching legal entrepreneurship redirects that bent toward sustainable livelihoods and away from incarceration.
