Pathmakers Foundation

08/20/2026

A decade after the unrest in Sherman Park, we are continually inspired by the leaders shaping a brighter future for Milwaukee.

At Pathmakers Foundation, we are so proud to celebrate Embassy Center MKE (Bishop Walter Harvey and Pastor Marcus Arrington) for the incredible work they do. True pathmakers look at the past, refuse to stay broken, and build a thriving community through entrepreneurship, resilience, and deep-rooted love.

As Pastor Marcus Arrington so powerfully shared in this recent feature:

“We don't have to stay broken. The scar represents the past. It was traumatic, it was frustrating, but we're better since it occurred.”

Thank you to Embassy Center MKE for being a beacon of hope and strength in MKE. Read the full story from Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service: https://milwaukeenns.org/2026/08/16/faith-leaders-reflect-on-10-year-anniversary-of-sherman-park-uprising/

Important faith pillars of the Sherman Park community discuss how things have changed since the uprising in 2016.

07/17/2026

We are deeply privileged to be able to serve the National Black Fellowship as we learned together how to finance the communities of God has called us to reach! https://www.nbfag.org

07/08/2026

Go beyond the main sessions and dive deep into Economic Wisdom with our exclusive Pathmakers 2 Day Experience at Advance Conference!

Most churches are structured to maintain. They will be joining us to help you structure to transform. Join Pathmakers Foundation for Structured for Impact, a 2 day workshop series for pastors + leaders who are ready to build the right structure for the right mission. Economics is ministry, not simply something for talking heads.

This is your opportunity for the activation of economic theology so you can lead with faith-filled confidence and peace.

When: July 14th + July 15th | 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM ⚠️ Note: This session entails an additional sign-up beyond your standard registration. Please sign up in the link in the comments.

06/17/2026

We at the foundation feel privileged and excited to be able to help leaders at AVAIL! Economics is simply more than money!

06/08/2026

Join us as we create a path with National Black Fellowship this summer!

05/27/2026

05/13/2026

We are grateful to George P. Wood for the opportunity to contribute to Influence Magazine. Our CEO, Jamé Bodls had a chance to explore and define key economic realities, supported by practical case studies. We are honored to be part of the conversation! (See page 27) Economic theology matters!
https://www.calameo.com/read/00783396876b97808dbfb

04/24/2026

Big Vision demands an Economic Strategy 💡📈.

Pastor Kurt & East Coast International Church lives this by developing affordable housing above its church and coffee shop creating stability for young adults transitioning out of foster care. This effort promotes dignity and opportunity while also strengthening Lynn’s local economy.

By creating an economic halo effect the church supports small businesses and workforce development. This model shows how faith and finance can come together to build a stronger, more resilient community 💪.

04/23/2026

We’re grateful for the opportunity to have presented on economic development models focused on building sustainable “economic abbeys”, spaces where faith, community, and enterprise come together to create lasting impact.

It was a privilege to share this work with the Missio Mosaic: A Missional Society of the Evangelical Episcopal Communion, a community deeply committed to holistic growth, stewardship, and transformation.

We appreciated the rich dialogue, thoughtful engagement, and shared vision for how values-driven economic systems can empower communities, strengthen resilience, and open new pathways toward shared prosperity.

Thank you to everyone who participated and contributed to such a meaningful conversation.

04/20/2026

Join us at the Missio Mosaic: A Missional Society Convocation, April 21–23, 2026!

We’re honored to gather alongside the Pathmakers Foundation as we explore a bold and hopeful vision for the future: Economic Abbeys communities rooted in shared life, faithful stewardship, and sustainable economic practice.

Grounded in the ancient traditions and shaped by its rich theological framework, we’ll be sharing an innovative model for cultivating flourishing communities through intentional relationships, economic development, and organizational design. This is more than theory it’s a lived expression of how faith and economics can come together for the common good.

Come be part of a conversation that reimagines what’s possible when community, mission, and economy align.