Learn. Live. Be Proxima.

We believe in the power of presence. Our work transforms lives through compassion and relational courage in San Francisco.

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Why proxima matters

We walk close to people. Not from a distance, but right beside them. Our work is about human connection, understanding, and genuine transformation.

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Live

Be Proxima

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Learn Proxima

Learning Proxima begins with a change in mindset.
It is a way of thinking that is shaped in community with other.

Coaching

Individual coaching

Proxima offers coaching to help individual Christians develop an effective witness in post-Christian San Francisco.

Learning

Learning communities

Proxima trains groups and churches to develop an effective witness in post-Christian San Francisco.

Mindset

Insights and resources

Proxima makes insights from San Francisco accessible to Christians wanting to grow as witnesses for Christ.

For the city

System engagement

Proxima builds relationships among the diverse, faith-based community to strengthen the witness of Christ in the city.

Stories

Live Proxima

Real experiences of transformation and connection

Learning
From Third Person to First Name
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Presence
Not Now Jesus
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Partnership
Year End Momentum
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Personal Coaching
Anas Journey of Presence
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Partners who share our vision

Collaborative networks amplifying human connection across San Francisco's diverse communities

What our partners are saying

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Dean Mayeda

Lead Pastor
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Jacob Schoettle

Mission Pastor
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Darin McWatters

Lead Pastor
Team

The people behind proxima

Dedicated to transforming lives through genuine human connection

Gloria Grell

Director | Prepared
EFCA
Rolling Meadows, IL

Toby Kurth

Lead Pastor
Christ Church SF
San Francisco

Lauren Borgogna

Director | NextGen
World Vision
San Juan Capistrano, CA

Tim Jacobs

Superintendent
EFCA West
Park City, UT

Heidi Riehl

Senior Vice President
Masterworks
San Clemente, CA

Brad Dingfelder

Senior Finance Director
Beckman Coulter
Brea, CA

Linda Bishop

Women in Leadership
EFCA West
Yorba Linda, CA

Katie Dudgeon

Co-Founder & Executive Director
Proxima Partners
San Francisco

Mike Edwards

Co-Founder & Program Director
Proxima Partners
San Francisco

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