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I Failed My First Attempt At Building Community
Ten years ago, I started my first business, a non-profit. I was passionate, my mission was solid, and I had vision. I did my research and I was doing work that actually resonated. The youth were engaged. They showed up. They were growing in real time. But attendance was inconsistent parents liked the idea but didn't see the value enough to bring their kids. I looked for sponsorships with local businesses and continually came up short. As a college student with limited funds m
Deja Sumrall
Aug 113 min read


Safety in Numbers: The Cost of Losing Community
We’ve all heard the phrase “there is safety in numbers.” But in a world that is more connected than ever, why does safety increasingly feel out of reach?
Deja Sumrall
Mar 93 min read


More Than a Name: Generation 128
It was the beginning of the 2020 pandemic. I was growing in my relationship with God more than I had in any other season. I would wake up in prayer and devotion, read my Bible for hours, and fast often. As my time with God increased, my desire for community grew. He was giving me a heart like His, connecting with other like-minded young Christians became my prayer. I hoped that at least when the world opened back up, I could find a church with a strong young adult ministry. I
Deja Sumrall
Jan 263 min read


Why Faith-Based Isn’t Enough: The Generation 128 Mission to Restore Real Connection Through Community-Building Games
Faith is our foundation, tabletop games are our territory, and community is our purpose. Now our category, we are still figuring out what to name it.
Deja Sumrall
Nov 6, 20253 min read
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