About CommonPlace

We exist to resource the under-resourced. CommonPlace is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that resources local leaders to lead in their own context to the benefit of their community’s needs.

We provide impact-driven resources, leadership retreats, workshops and a CommonPlace community to support leaders of all kinds and sizes. Any profit accrued from these resources go to our nonprofit partners and the causes they champion so well. 

CommonPlace partners with individuals, nonprofits, and churches to provide discipleship resources that give back to the communities they are a part of. 

Our partnerships happen in two ways: 

  1. Personal connections with those who recommend our resources to their friends and colleagues. 

  2. Retreats and workshops that connect leaders to one another and spark new and bold initiatives within them.

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Meet the Team

  • Megan Johnson

    Megan Johnson

    FOUNDER

    Chelan, WA. Culture and Community Pastor at Real Life, A.S.C Theology, MABL Pursuant, Western Seminary

  • Rich Mullen

    Rich Mullen

    BOARD CHAIR

    Kent, WA. Entrepreneur at Richard’s Too Good and Community Builder at The Arc of King County (5013c)

  • Kelsey Ozment

    Kelsey Ozment

    CREATIVE ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER

    Chelan, WA. Licensed Counselor and Certified Enneagram Coach

  • Robyn Sessions

    Robyn Sessions

    CREATIVE ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER

    Meridian, ID. Groups Assistant at Rock Harbor Church

  • Afton VanderPol

    Afton VanderPol

    CREATIVE ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER

    Lebanon, TN. Preschool Aid at Friendship Christian School and Boy Mom Extraordinaire

  • Kelli Coltman

    Kelli Coltman

    CREATIVE ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER

    Chelan, WA. Women’s Group Lead and Professional Hair Stylist

  • Michelle Deshazer

    Michelle Deshazer

    CREATIVE ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER

    Snohomish, WA. Certified Trauma Therapist and Women’s Lead at Arbor Church

  • Graham Monteleone

    Graham Monteleone

    CREATIVE ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER

    Chelan, WA. Associate Pastor and Youth Ministry Pastor of Rondayvoo

 OUR NONPROFIT PARTNERS

 At some point in our lives, we should all ask ourselves, "What is my role in the story God is telling?" Megan Johnson’s answer to this question led her to found CommonPlace. 

What was once scribbled in a journal as an idea of how to create a philanthropic way to publish resources, she put into practice at her local church. It was there that she led her women’s ministry and began writing and teaching resources that benefited the local community. "It was an incredible experience to see how my background in publishing and journalism began to take on a kingdom shape. 

"I was so energized by teaching the gospel and giving back to others, that the vision began to grow beyond a concept into a mission." During that time, Megan developed her own resources and put together a resource team and invested in the writing, teaching, and pastoral gifts of others. One of those resources that Megan’s team created has over 40,000 views. The joy Megan has in developing resources herself is only matched by developing leaders to lead in their own context too. 

Megan has been in ministry for a decade and is the Pastor of Culture and Community at her local church. She has an A.S.C in Theology and is currently pursuing a MABL from Western Seminary. "I want to take my natural gifts, the knowledge I am accruing, and my passions and invest in other local leaders so they can be equipped to facilitate spiritual formation in those they lead to the benefit of others."