The Purpose Gap

Empowering Communities of Color to Find Meaning and Thrive

By: Patrick B. Reyes

Narrated by: Timothy Andrés Pabon

In The Purpose Gap, Patrick Reyes reflects on a family member's death after a long struggle with incarceration and homelessness. As he asks himself why his cousin's life had turned out so differently from his own, he realizes that it was a matter of conditions. While they both grew up in the same marginalized Chicano community in central California, Patrick found himself surrounded by a host of family, friends, and supporters. They created a different narrative for him than the one the rest of the world had succeeded in imposing on his cousin. In short, they created the conditions in which Patrick could not only survive but thrive.

Far too much of the literature on leadership tells the story of heroic individuals creating their success by their own efforts. Such stories fail to recognize the structural obstacles to thriving faced by those in marginalized communities. If young people in these communities are to grow up to lives of purpose, others must help create the conditions to make that happen. Pastors, organizational leaders, educators, family, and friends must all perceive their calling to create new stories and new conditions of thriving for those most marginalized. This book offers both inspiration and practical guidance for how to do that.

©2021 Patrick B. Reyes (P)2021 Tantor

Thought Provoking and Practical

Another fantastic book by Patrick B. Reyes. The Purpose Gap paints a clear picture, offers perspective with theological grounding, all while calling readers to reflection and practice. The readers perfomance draws you into the stories and reflections.

Excellent resource for spiritual learning

Anyone interested in knowing what we need to do to help lessening and he equity gaps in our world

Find Your Purpose: The Decolonial Way

The Purpose Gap is a must-read for anyone seeking to find discern their calling outside of just having a good life living to themselves. This book is about abundance for all of us, including the communities that produce us. It was an inspiring read with a bold ask: to live a life of thriving and to bridge the gap of thriving for all.