Welcome to The Great Co-Mission. Join me as I learn to create a life of peace and simplicity. This site is designed for everyday people who want to reframe their life, change direction, and prepare for the unexpected. You don’t need acres of land to start this journey. Whether you live in a suburban neighborhood, a city apartment, or have a little patch of country, you can choose a path rooted in faith, purpose and intentional living -- building resilience, self-sufficiency, and stronger community connections today.

Why This Path

We live in uncertain times. Modern life moves fast. Systems pull us in directions that don’t always serve our faith, our families, or our well-being. The Great Co-Mission exists to explore a slower, faith-rooted way of living — stepping away from systems that tie us down — and prioritizing peace, purpose, and shared responsibility. This isn’t a story of perfection. It’s a story of learning as we go, making decisions in real time, and sharing what works — and what doesn’t — with others on the same journey.

Who This Is For

This space is for those who:

• • Feel disillusioned with modern pace and systems

• • Are curious about homesteading or intentional living but don’t know where to start

• • Want real, practical guidance instead of aesthetic ideals

• • Value faith, family, and community over noise or trends

It is not for:

• • Those seeking Pinterest-style homestead aesthetics

• • Outrage-driven content or political commentary

• • Generic “inspiration” sites that don’t offer real-life application

This is a place for guidance, authenticity, and shared learning.

What You’ll Find Here

On this site, you’ll encounter:

• • The Journey: Stories from our path toward homesteading, simple living, and building a faith-centered, family-oriented life — as we step away from the systems that tie us down.

• • Resources & Tools: Planning worksheets, mindset guides, budgeting ideas, homesteading tips, and practical tools for everyday life, food pantry location finder

• • Faith & Community: Reflections and guidance for nurturing faith, family, and connection in a world moving too fast

• • Projects in Progress: Updates from our lifestyle experiments — practical ideas you can adapt to your own situation

• • Inspiration for Life Outside the System: Ideas for finding freedom, peace, and purpose while living intentionally within your means

Everything here is designed to help you take intentional steps toward a simpler, faith-filled life — right where you are starting from.

Our Approach

We focus on progress, not perfection. The goal isn’t to have everything figured out, but to create a thoughtful, faith-driven approach to life:

• • Making intentional decisions

• • Learning from successes and mistakes

• • Sharing honestly along the way

The Great Co-Mission is about choosing a different rhythm — and inviting others to walk alongside, whether they’re just beginning or well on their path.

Join the Journey

If you’ve felt that tug in your spirit to be more prepared, more connected, and more self-sufficient, you’re in the right place. At The Great Co-Mission, we’re building a movement of slowing down and living out our faith by being good stewards of what God has given us. Together, we can do this—one prayer, one garden, one neighbor at a time. You don’t have to be “done” to participate. You just need to start. The most important step is the first one: choosing intentionality over speed, presence over distraction, and community over isolation.

• • Subscribe to our newsletter: Get weekly reflections, worksheets, and updates straight to your inbox

• • Explore the blog: Dive into stories, lessons, and resources from our journey

• • Engage with the community: Share your experiences, ask questions, and connect with others walking the same path

Final Thought

The Great Co-Mission is not about preaching or perfection. It’s about showing what is possible when we slow down, live intentionally, and root our lives in faith, family, and shared responsibility.

This work is already happening right where we are — you don’t need a fully functional farm or perfect setup to move in the right direction.  Every small step toward intentional living matters.