Our Origin Story: Shoutout Atlanta Interview

Read Chriss Mogaka's interview with Shoutout Atlanta, where he shares the origin story of Mogaka Events Ministry and the vision for our Christ-centered community.

In October 2021, our founder Chriss Mogaka sat down with Shoutout Atlanta to share the story of how Mogaka Events Ministry came to be. What started as a simple summer cookout in 2019 has grown into a thriving Christ-centered community for young adults in Atlanta.

“I was just a sophomore in college who thought he knew what he wanted in life… I was feeling alone, unwanted, and I thought there was no purpose for my life. I didn’t want to center my life or social media on myself, but others… I figured my purpose was only to bring people together.” — Chriss Mogaka

Key Takeaways from the Interview

1. The Power of Community: The ministry was born out of a desire to combat the loneliness, isolation, and self-obsession often found on social media, replacing it with genuine, Christ-centered connection.
2. Overcoming Doubt: Chriss shared openly about overcoming the inner doubt and fear of what others thought, keeping his eyes on the Maker rather than the obstacles.
3. The Ultimate Goal: The ministry exists so that anyone who attends an event will feel the presence of God and feel motivated to navigate life and their walk with the Lord.

We are so grateful for the opportunity to share our story with the city of Atlanta!