Ignite Institute is delighted to announce that Maurice “Mo” King has joined Pacific School of Religion (PSR) as our new Director of Growth effective July 29th. This role will growth on Kwaray, a bold and collaborative initiative by PSR to reimagine theological education.
Mo is a beloved member of our community, having just graduated from PSR with a Master of Arts in Social Transformation this past May and currently serving as the host of Season 7 of Ignite’s Change Happens Now Podcast. His strong bond with PSR and dedication to our mission equips him for this vital role. Brother, husband, father, and grandfather, Mo is blessed by and reveres his beloved families of birth and of choice.
As an education and community advocate, Mo desires to help community-serving organizations ethically fulfill the needs of their constituents, and he sees his new position as an important step along that path. He brings extensive experience and a broad range of skills to the team, having worked in commerce, licensing, and production management from his time with Gap, Inc., The Walt Disney Company, and Nike. Additionally, his volunteer work with schools, churches, nonprofit organizations, and dynamic teams worldwide will enrich the collaboration he looks forward to with his Ignite teammates.
We are delighted to have Mo on board during this remarkable time of expansion and evolution at PSR. His unique combination of professional expertise, passion for education and community service, and deep connection to PSR, aligns with Kwaray’s mission to unleash the potential of rising faith leaders as they discover their purpose and take action. His contributions will undoubtedly propel our growth and success.