Their early gatherings were informal and intentional. Friends and neighbours met in homes to share meals, conversation, and faith. Over time, those dinners became the operating model for what would grow into Fount Church, a city-based organisation now impacting thousands of people across New York City and beyond.
Josh and Georgie lead Fount Church with a clear belief that leadership is built through presence, not scale. Their focus has remained on young people, young families, and couples navigating life in a fast-moving city. Rather than chasing rapid growth, they prioritised trust, culture, and consistency.
The name “Fount” comes from the hymn Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing. It reflects their core belief that Jesus Christ is the source, not the organisation itself. This clarity shapes every decision. Their stated vision is Jesus Christ. Their mission is people. Their cause is love.
Under their leadership, Fount Church has developed a decentralised, community-led structure. Dinner parties continue to act as entry points, leadership incubators, and relationship anchors. Mission and impact work flow naturally from this same foundation.
Today, Fount Church stands as a case study in values-driven leadership. It shows how a people-first approach, applied with discipline and patience, can create lasting cultural impact without losing focus.
Fount Church: It started very simply. In 2013, we were living in Williamsburg and inviting people into our home for dinner. There was no formal plan to build a church. We were responding to a need we could see around us — people were busy, connected digitally, but often disconnected in real life.
Fount Church: That’s exactly why it worked. Tables remove pressure. They level people. You don’t need a title to belong. We saw trust form naturally through shared meals. Over time, those dinners became places where people felt safe enough to talk honestly about their lives.
Fount Church: It happened gradually. People began hosting their own dinners. Relationships formed across different parts of the city. We realised the model could scale without becoming impersonal, as long as we protected the culture.
Fount Church: Slowly and carefully. Growth without depth doesn’t last. We focused on building leaders, not events. If people felt ownership, the community could grow without us being at the centre of everything.
Fount Church: New York can be isolating, especially in transitional life stages. Young adults, couples, and families often feel they’re navigating everything alone. We wanted to create spaces where people felt known, not managed.
Fount Church: Names shape culture. Come Thou Fount speaks of Jesus as the source. That keeps us grounded. The organisation isn’t the answer. It’s a conduit. That perspective helps us avoid building around personalities or platforms.
Fount Church: Relational and decentralised. We trust people. We invest in them. Leadership is shared. That allows the community to be resilient rather than dependent on a small group at the top.
Fount Church: Impact isn’t separate from community. It flows from it. When people feel supported and grounded, generosity follows naturally. We don’t see impact as a department. It’s an extension of who we are.
Fount Church: Learning when not to grow. Saying no to good opportunities to protect long-term health. In a city that rewards speed, patience is often the harder choice.
Fount Church: Depth over visibility. Strong relationships. People walking in freedom. If those things are happening, the organisation is healthy.
Fount Church: A reminder that sustainable leadership starts with people. Culture first. Trust first. Everything else builds from there.
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