A Redeemer Steps Into the Gap — So Do We.
Presented by Jeffery D. Johnson
Founder & Executive Director
The Goel Project exists to combat a consistent issue among Memphis' most vulnerable. Thousands of youth and families face overwhelming challenges: poverty, instability, academic decline, and the absence of consistent support. We build church-anchored, neighborhood-based hubs — called Goel Centers — that walk with youth and families through mentorship, wellness initiatives, academic support, leadership development, and faith-based community care.
What Is A Goel?
A Goel (pronounced go-EL) is a biblical redeemer — someone who steps in to restore, protect, and stand in the gap for those who cannot defend or lift themselves.
In Scripture, the Goel was:
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the restorer of what was lost,
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the protector of the vulnerable,
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the defender of family and community, and
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the one who ensured that dignity, inheritance, and hope were not erased.
Boaz in the book of Ruth is the most well-known example — a man who restored Ruth’s future, secured her family’s dignity, and brought life back to what had been broken.
That is the heart behind The Goel Project.
How We Redeem Potential and Build Community Redeemers (“Goels”)
