We’re not a church—we’re a movement.
Assisting Communities Through Intercultural Outreach Networks (ACTION) was founded in 2014 at Ohio University by Daz & Theresa Patterson, competitive friends turned college sweethearts. At the time, Daz was a standout football player grappling with an unexpected injury that forced him to question his future. Led by God, he took a bold step into student government, running under a platform called Time for Action. Though the platform lost, a greater purpose was just beginning to unfold.
With Theresa faithfully by his side, Daz committed to following God’s next steps. Together, they launched ACTION for OU as a student organization. What they witnessed was eye-opening—countless students burning themselves out, chasing careers that barely paid the bills and had nothing to do with their true calling. It was clear: it was really time for ACTION.
That realization set Daz on a journey to discover what it truly meant to live out a God-given mission—not just in church, but in everyday work, business, and life. After crying out to God, asking how to live and lead without forcing religion on people, the answer became clear: Jesus is the way, and the Kingdom is the mission.
Today, that revelation continues to unfold, transforming not just Daz & Theresa’s family but a growing network of ACTION Takers—individuals committed to building God’s Kingdom by taking ownership of their gifts, careers, and communities.
The IamACTION Network
Across the U.S., hundreds of ACTION Takers are stepping into their purpose with clarity and confidence. Through education, relationships, and opportunities, we help them establish dominion over the assignments God has given them. Whether in business, nonprofit work, or personal growth, ACTION Takers are proving that faith and strategy go hand in hand.
Our Nonprofit: ACTION Community Outreach
Our nonprofit, ACTION Community Outreach, helps hundreds of students each year transition from school to doing work they love, making a difference, and earning abundantly while doing it. We believe every person deserves to wake up with purpose, not just a paycheck. Through coaching, training, and mentorship, we help young people break free from survival mode and step into a life of meaningful, impactful work.
Our Impact
• We’ve tripled the number of high school students we serve in the last three years and now work with 17 Cuyahoga County high schools.
• We’ve shared the Legacy Blueprint Training with thousands of youth and young adults, helping them realize their identity, harness their God-given authority, and discover their vision so they can thrive as they build their legacy.
• We’ve helped our members collectively earn over $1 million in the last three years by equipping them with the tools to create, lead, and sustain mission-driven work.
Core Value
Love Your Neighbor as Yourself – We believe that true impact comes from living out Christ’s greatest command: to love others with the same care, respect, and dedication that we desire for ourselves. This love fuels our work, leadership, and service in communities nationwide.
Join the Movement
Whether you’re an entrepreneur, educator, leader, or creative, there’s a place for you in the IamACTION Network. We invite you to connect, collaborate, and take the next step toward the abundant life God has called you to.
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Thank you for your prayers, contributions, and commitment to seeing God’s Kingdom abundantly fruitful in every area of society.