jay hardwick

Thanks for visiting my blog! I am the Lead Catalyst/Cultural Architect for Awaken, a network of missional communities in Columbia, SC.

We are in the very beginning stages of launching this network, but our dream is clear. We want to be a community of Jesus-followers who live out the good news of the Kingdom of God in such a way that every man, woman, and child in every niche of Metro Columbia has repeated opportunities to see, hear, and understand the gospel of Jesus.

This blog is the story of our journey...with all the bumps, victories, and lessons learned along the way.

I big-time outkicked my punt coverage when Lara Beth said "i do" almost 9 years ago. If that wasn't enough, God decided to give us two amazing little girls that keep us on our toes and laughing everyday.

I am addicted to Carolina Gamecock athletics, Starbucks coffee, playing golf and basketball, reading, Chicago Cubs baseball, Hootie & the Blowfish, and anything Apple makes.