Giving Faith Its Freedom Back

After years of leading churches, Russ and Tony had a choice: keep running an idea of church Jesus never started, or do what He did—be the kind of friends who help others live in the freedom faith was meant to bring. So they quit—and started Lark.

Inspired by a bird that sings as it free-falls, Lark exists to give faith its freedom back. Our vision is simple: to empower a global movement of friends who live free—and help others do the same.

Why? Because discipleship doesn’t happen in programs or polished presentations. It happens across kitchen tables, on long walks, and in the kind of unhurried conversations that slip past defenses and bring actual relief to weary hearts.

So we do what makes sense: we publish free resources, offer friendship, and create space for the kind of conversations that let people breathe again—the kind that remind you faith was always meant to feel like freedom, not a chore.

And we’re just getting started. Our next goal? To equip Lark leaders in every region with the time to be present and the resources to go where they’re needed.

If this strikes a chord, join us in imagining a world where discipleship isn’t chained to the versions of church most people have no interest in—but set loose in friendship. Start by diving into The Free-Falling Guide to Faith, check out the goods, pass on what you’re learning, and consider giving to fuel this movement of grace.

  • Russ Johnson

    CO-FOUNDER & DIRECTOR

    Russ lives in Southwest Florida with his high school sweetheart, their 7 year-old, and a revolving door of grown kids and a new grandson. He’s an author and podcaster who traded pastoring for chasing unfiltered conversations, cigars, and missing Legos.

  • Tony Sorci

    CO-FOUNDER & PODCAST

    Tony hails from Northwest Indiana, where he and his wife, Pam, are raising four kids. He’s the founder and creative director of Katiko Creative and proud to be a Lark. In a former life, people called him “pastor,” but now he’s known for his enthusiasm for tacos al pastor.

  • Christa Johnson

    ADMINISTRATION

    Christa is a rare sixth-generation Floridian, married to her high school sweetheart (Russ 😉). She’s a devoted mom of three, a new grandma, a sassy homemaker, and the owner of Down Home Vintage, an online shop for unique treasures.

  • Sarah Mezzera

    PODCAST & CONVERSATIONS

    Sarah brings a unique perspective to the Larkcast, fueled by her passion for capturing and sharing people’s stories. She’s married to Chad, a mom of two, and the proud owner of Butterbee, a unique tattoo shop just outside of St. Louis.

  • Jameson Allen

    PODCAST & CONVERSATIONS

    Jameson brings language and insights to the resources of Lark. Hailing from Iowa, he is married to his hishschool sweetheart, a father of 4, and a theology junkie who loves the long versions of people’s stories.

  • Josh Chevalier

    CONVERSATIONS

    Josh is a husband to Cari, a father of four, and sports writer who offers people a safe place to land, and there…find freedom in who Jesus is. He emdowers movement from the music city of Austin, TX.

  • Mike Jarrell

    CONVERSATIONS

    Mike is a husband to Jackie, a father of three, a lover of Philly Cheesesteaks, the Eagles, and slowing down with people. In his past life he was a missional church guy. Today he helps people reimagine the Church.

  • The Mayfield's

    CONVERSATIONS

    Ryan is an entrepreneur and Cadrian is an executive assistant. Outside of work, their hope is to cultivate conversations that help ordinary people find the freerom to reimagine Church.