Community and Program Development

Case Study - Building Mighty Networks

The Congregation for Sacred Practices needed a centralized platform to unite its dispersed membership and provide structured support for its Ministers. The goal was to enhance engagement, streamline communication, and create a hub for learning and collaboration.

Solution
We launched an interactive online community on Mighty Networks, which became the heart of The Congregation’s digital presence. Key initiatives included:

  1. New Member Mixers
    Monthly virtual mixers were introduced to welcome and onboard new members, fostering immediate connections and creating a welcoming environment.

  2. Course Hosting for Ministers
    We developed a series of online courses for Ministers that were training and mentoriship in the Seminary. We also built a robust library of resources ministers could use in their practices.

  3. Connecting Regional Chapters and Volunteer Committees
    The platform served as a bridge, enabling collaboration on cross-functional activities. Movement Maker created playbooks with best practices and community guidelines.

  4. Monthly Content Calendar
    Movement Maker provided interviews with Ministers and members of the congregation to distill what type of content they would like featured in the online portal. We developed monthly themes and a content calendar to build engagement within the platform.

Results

  • 500+ members onboarded onto the Mighty Networks platform.

  • Created a library of 100+ curated resources to support Ministers in practice.

  • Enabled cross-regional collaboration, leading to 30+ inter-chapter initiatives and events.

  • Facilitated over 50+ community-led discussions and workshops

  • 45% increase in overall community retention and participation.

“Makenzie was a godsend when we were just getting started. She's willing to take on any project and spend the time to get it off the ground. Her dedication is second to none!”

— Paul Ryder (Congregation for Sacred Practices)

Live Event Programming

  • Leadership Summit at Saratoga Springs

  • Day of the Dead event honoring ancestors

  • Medicine Ceremonies

  • Drum Circle on Ocean Beach for Summer Solstice

  • Outing at MAPS Psychedelic Science Conference - Meow Wolf

  • Community Potlucks

  • Pilgrimage to Mexico for Ministers

Overview of Significant Programs

Oacaxa Annual Pilgrimage

Movement Maker curated and managed an annual retreat for The Congregation’s Seminary graduates in Oaxaca, where they worked with a Zapotec family in sacred Niños ceremonies. We handled programming, marketing, logistics, and cultural excursions, including Day of the Dead rituals, providing a deeply immersive and transformative experience.

Leadership Summit

Movement Maker helped orchestrate the Congregation’s Annual Leadership Summit, bringing together graduated Ministers and those in training for a weekend of learning, connection, and leadership development at Saratoga Springs Retreat Center. We oversaw programming, marketing, and logistics, crafting an immersive experience that fostered community-building in a sacred and inspiring setting.

CCM Book Club

Movement Maker designed and implemented a six-month online book club with luminary Francoise Bourzat around her book, Consciousness Medicine, integrating a thriving online community for deep engagement and discussion. This immersive experience generated six-figure revenue, showcasing the power of thought leadership and community-driven learning.