Bio

Sara Joy Proppe is the founder of Proximity Project, which seeks to empower churches to connect their mission and their story to their physical place in the neighborhood. Through Proximity Project she provides resources and consulting services that spark creative ways for churches to embody their mission and leverage their property for the flourishing of the local community, whether it be through placemaking or real estate development projects. She writes and speaks nationally on the intersections of urbanism, theology, and design for dignity. She is the co-host of The Embedded Church podcast.