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Join the Collective & Fuel the Movement

Our Mission

Empowering individuals and communities with practical skills to break free. from destructive modern dependencies through education and reconnection with God

Our Why

Firelight Collective wasn’t born from a business plan. It was born in stillness, during a necessary medical leave, at a retreat where I sat in silence, worn thin by life and unsure of what came next. I knew I had options, though they weren’t easy. But as I searched for my next step, God planted a seed:

What about the ones who don’t?

What about the ones still stuck in survival, weighed down by helplessness, trauma, addiction, shame, and despair? What about the families barely making it, not because they’re unwilling, but because no one ever gave them the tools or even told them they had a choice?

In that moment, I saw clearly. Every resource, every lesson, every gift I’d been given wasn’t meant for me alone. They were meant to be passed on, multiplied, and shared.

Firelight has always been a symbol of warmth, resilience, and gathering; a place where people come together to share knowledge, tell stories, and pass down wisdom. In the earliest days of human history, firelight was where communities found strength, where survival skills were learned, and where faith was reinforced. That same spirit fuels Firelight Collective today.

We exist to help people break free from modern dependencies and reclaim what has been lost: faith-rooted purpose, practical wisdom, and sustainable living. In a world chasing speed, convenience, and isolation, we are returning to something deeper. A life built on faith, family, and the fundamentals that make us truly whole.

This isn’t charity. It’s legacy. We are not here to rescue. We are here to equip. To hand people the tools, the truth, and the hope they need to build something lasting. Not dependence, but empowerment.

Not survival, but renewal.

The fire is kindled, now come take your place in its light.

Our Collective is Growing

Rabon McKenzie

CEO/Founder

Rabon is a follower of Christ, a wife and mother, and a steward of a vision to help people live with greater purpose, resilience, and intention. With a background in strategy, marketing, and nonprofit leadership, and experience across both agency and for-profit sectors, she brings what she has to the table and places it in God’s hands. Her heart is to walk alongside others as they move from survival to strength, building lives that are grounded, equipped, and whole.

Guiding scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Amber Schmidt

Board Member

Amber is a woman of faith with a deep calling to serve others with compassion and grace. Whether walking alongside families in hospice care or supporting her local community, she leads with a Christ-centered heart. As a board member, Amber offers wisdom, empathy, and a quiet strength that helps guide the mission forward. She finds joy in gardening and cheering on her three high schoolers, striving to reflect God’s love in every season of life.

Guiding scripture: 1 Peter 4:10

Nominations are open!

We are currently accepting nominations for board seats for professionals in a variety of areas of expertise.

For self or peer nominations, review our Board Discernment Guide for more information and submit your nomination at the form here.

Board Seats Available

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