Reverend G. S. “Mack” McCarter is the Founder and Coordinator of Community Renewal International. A native of Shreveport, Louisiana, Mack holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Religion from Texas Christian University, and a Master of Divinity Degree from Brite Divinity School. He is an Ordained Minister of the Disciples of Christ denomination. Mack pastored Christian churches for 18 years before returning with his family back to his hometown of Shreveport to launch Community Renewal International (CRI). CRI has developed an effective method and model to fulfill its Mission: To care together for ALL the people where we live, connecting with the WHOLE world as a Caring Family in which EVERY SINGLE PERSON is Safe, Loved, and Joyfully Fulfilled. Mack and his wife, Judy, have two children and four grandchildren. He is the author of How To Remake The World Neighborhood By Neighborhood.