LETTER FROM THE FOUNDER

I had quit competing in CrossFit in 2018 because I wanted to figure out what it means to be strong based one my faith before my body. I had come back to Jesus in a powerful encounter and all I knew was that the Bible had the answers that I desperately wanted. Honestly, I had not idea what that meant - I was just willing to test out the theory and “take the leap.”

I kept trying to make faith and fitness fit into the boxes that I wanted them to be in and that wasn’t working. It was a difficult transition to learn to exercise out of a place of divine love and grace to step the discovery of my purpose beyond an athlete or even coach. Completely unprepared, I felt called to start a ministry.

I had absolutely no idea what I was doing and it was really just an act of faith to take on step at a time. In that, however, I reached a sticking point where I needed an actual name of this “thing” so that we could legitimize a 501c3 nonprofit organization. I (impatiently) prayed for weeks that God would give it a name.

So one day I’m doing this workout that involved 10 minutes of accumulating calories on the Assault Bike intermixed with intervals of toes to bar - the details really aren’t important except to point out that it was tough. In the midst of this I get the number “177” stuck in my head as a challenge to accomplish in the workout. I thought, “that’s impossible.”

But I couldn’t get the number out of my head so I really buried down and poured my heart, body and soul into that workout. To me, it metaphorically represented how much effort, willpower and overcoming of doubt that I was going to have to put into what was before me in operating a ministry.

I finished the workout at 176.9 calories.

At first, I was disappointed. Frustrated, even. Definitely discouraged. I thought, “of course I’d fall short by only point one.”

I had given it everything I could possibly give and I wasn’t able to live up to the challenge. Without that 0.1, I had objectively failed the mission as if none of it counted at all - and I deeply felt that.

It wasn’t until later that evening until I realized that the 0.1 remaining part of that effort was where God filled the gaps of my failure. I saw that when I gave my own 100% and still experienced failure, that was when God truly met me. I saw that ll the ambition and vision I had would be nothing without the One that fulfills the strength in my story.

That was where “Point One Vision” was born and perhaps also the most tangible experience I’ve ever had in truly feeling free. This ministry exists for other people to feel that freedom, too.

Through Point One Vision, I hope to redefine the worldly algorithm that self-love should come first and trade it for one that calculates according to a self-less love. I envision shaping leadership within the fitness industry that not only matches, but surpasses that which the culture can offer. I strive to teach others that they are as much a spirit within a body as much as they are a body that holds a spirit and that both are equally known and loved by a personal God. I hope to set the example that a life based upon the principles of faith, community and service are ultimately the fulfillment of our highest purpose rather than the search for self-divinity or affirmation.

I put on my armor in the battle against the lies of a new age that blur the line between deception and truth. I strive to create a space of safety, healing and trust that leads to the personal experience of revelation.

All of this I pray that I do not just in principle, but in practice, example and humility to ever-evolve according to my intended creation and bring light to the gospel of Jesus Christ that saved my life in more ways than one. 

With joy,