Today we’d like to introduce you to Lorenzo Harrison.
Hi Lorenzo, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstory.
Lorenzo Harrison Enterprise was born out of lived experience long before it ever carried a formal name. Its foundation traces back to April 4, 2016, when I was a seventeen year old student in Blue Springs Missouri and made a decision that would permanently shape my purpose and direction. I had been gifted two Opening Day tickets to the Kansas City Royals valued at nearly nine hundred dollars. I was unable to attend the game and briefly considered selling them or giving them to a friend. Instead, I felt compelled to do something meaningful and lasting. I posted on the official Kansas City Royals Facebook page asking individuals to share why they would like to receive the tickets. Thousands of responses came in, but one message stood out from a mother who shared that her son had been battling leukemia since the age of six and that baseball brought him joy and hope during years of treatment. I chose their family and personally gifted them the tickets. That moment received national attention through ABC News, but more importantly it awakened a deep understanding within me about the power of generosity, visibility, and intentional service. In that moment, I created the hashtag Lorenzo Gives Back KC, not as a campaign, but as a personal commitment to live a life centered on giving.
In the months and years that followed, service became a consistent part of my identity rather than a single moment. I continued finding ways to meet needs, uplift others, and encourage generosity throughout the Kansas City community. In 2017, at the age of nineteen, I was serving as a youth minister and launched an initiative called Ignite the Fire. This program focused on inspiring young people through faith, leadership development, service, and philanthropy. The goal was to help youth understand that leadership does not begin with age, position, or platform, but with purpose and action. Ignite the Fire created opportunities for young people to be seen, heard, and empowered, many of whom were navigating instability, limited resources, or the absence of consistent mentorship.
As the work expanded, so did the scope and responsibility of the impact. What began as individual acts of giving evolved into more structured efforts including awarding scholarships to students pursuing higher education, mentoring youth who lacked positive role models, and preaching and teaching at revivals, conferences, churches, and community events. Through these experiences, I recognized the importance of sustainability, excellence, and organization to ensure long term impact. I intentionally developed skills in leadership, operations, logistics, and program management so the work could grow with integrity and effectiveness.
Throughout the late twenty tens and into the early twenty twenties, I served in leadership roles across faith based organizations, nonprofit spaces, and youth development systems. I worked extensively in afterschool programming and community centered initiatives, supporting children, families, and staff while navigating periods of growth and transition. These seasons refined my leadership philosophy and taught me how to balance compassion with accountability, vision with execution, and faith with strong systems. I learned how to build teams, manage resources, coordinate large scale efforts, and create environments where people could thrive.
Lorenzo Harrison Enterprise formally emerged as an umbrella organization to house and support this expanding body of work. Today, Lorenzo Harrison Enterprise encompasses Lorenzo Harrison Ministries, which focuses on preaching, teaching, and faith based leadership development, Lorenzo Gives Back, which carries forward the philanthropic and scholarship focused mission rooted in community service, and Lorenzo Harrison Transportation Group, a private car service created to support events, conferences, and organizational travel with professionalism and excellence. Each branch reflects a different expression of the same core mission, service, leadership, and impact.
The creation of the Enterprise was not a move away from service, but a strategic decision to strengthen service through structure, reach, and sustainability. It allowed me to partner with churches, schools, nonprofits, civic organizations, and communities to deliver impactful experiences, scalable programs, and mission driven leadership. In 2023, I was honored with the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of years of consistent service and community impact, further affirming the long term nature of this work.
As of 2026, Lorenzo Harrison Enterprise represents a decade long journey grounded in generosity, faith, leadership, and purpose. The work now spans youth development systems, mentorship networks, nonprofit and church consulting, national and regional speaking engagements, event and conference planning, operational leadership, and private transportation services. Yet the heart of the mission remains unchanged from the day it began in 2016. To lead with integrity, to serve with intention, and to use every opportunity to uplift others. What started as a single act of giving has grown into a lifelong commitment to building people, strengthening communities, and creating a legacy rooted in service.
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
The journey has not been a smooth road. While the work has been deeply fulfilling, it has been shaped by real challenges, personal sacrifice, and seasons of uncertainty. One of the earliest struggles was learning how to grow something that started from passion and purpose into work that was sustainable and structured. I had to learn in real time how to build systems, manage finances, balance responsibilities, and lead with consistency while still staying true to the heart of service. Much of that learning happened through trial and error.
Another significant challenge was navigating leadership at a young age. Stepping into visible roles early meant carrying expectations, criticism, and responsibility before I always felt fully prepared. I often had to lead rooms where I was the youngest person present, earn trust quickly, and prove credibility through results rather than age or title. That pressure required emotional maturity and resilience, especially when mistakes were public or when support was limited.
There were also seasons of personal and professional stretching where I was managing multiple roles at once, ministry, nonprofit work, operations, event leadership, and community service. Balancing those responsibilities while maintaining health, faith, and relationships was not always easy. Burnout was a real risk, and I had to learn the importance of boundaries, rest, and asking for help rather than trying to carry everything alone.
Financial uncertainty was another reality. Much of the work in its early stages was driven by service rather than revenue, which required sacrifice and faith. There were moments where resources were limited, opportunities felt delayed, or growth seemed slower than expected. I had to learn patience, stewardship, and how to make strategic decisions that prioritized long term impact over short term gain.
Perhaps the most challenging aspect has been learning when to pivot. Not every idea worked, not every partnership lasted, and not every season looked like success from the outside. Some chapters required closing doors, releasing roles, or redefining what progress looked like. Those moments were difficult, but they were necessary in order to grow, refine vision, and move forward with clarity.
Despite the challenges, each struggle shaped the foundation of Lorenzo Harrison Enterprise. The obstacles strengthened my leadership, deepened my faith, and sharpened my commitment to excellence and service. The road has been marked by growth rather than ease, and every challenge played a role in building the resilience, perspective, and purpose that continue to guide the work today.
As you know, we’re big fans of Lorenzo Harrison Enterprise . For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about the brand?
Lorenzo Harrison Enterprise is a purpose driven umbrella organization built at the intersection of service, leadership, operations, and impact. It encompasses Lorenzo Harrison Ministries, Lorenzo Gives Back, and Lorenzo Harrison Transportation Group, allowing the work to span faith based leadership, philanthropy, community engagement, event execution, and private transportation services. At its core, the Enterprise exists to serve people well while delivering excellence, structure, and intentional outcomes.
Through Lorenzo Harrison Ministries, I focus on preaching, teaching, leadership development, and speaking engagements that are rooted in faith, clarity, and real world application. The ministry work is known for being authentic, relatable, and actionable, whether in churches, conferences, youth gatherings, or leadership spaces. The emphasis is not just inspiration, but equipping individuals and organizations with tools they can actually use.
Lorenzo Gives Back represents the philanthropic heart of the Enterprise. What began as a single act of generosity has grown into ongoing community focused initiatives that include scholarships for students pursuing higher education, youth mentorship, and direct support for individuals and families in need. This arm of the work ensures that service remains central and that impact is not transactional, but relational and sustained.
Lorenzo Harrison Transportation Group was created to meet a practical need in event and organizational spaces by offering professional private car services for conferences, meetings, and special events. This service is known for reliability, discretion, and excellence, particularly for leaders, speakers, and organizations that value professionalism and seamless logistics. It reflects the same standard of care and attention to detail that defines every part of the Enterprise.
What sets Lorenzo Harrison Enterprise apart is the integration of heart and execution. Many organizations focus on vision without infrastructure or operations without soul. This work brings both together. My background in youth development, nonprofit leadership, logistics, and large scale event planning allows me to understand not only what inspires people, but what it takes to actually make things work. Clients and partners trust the Enterprise because it delivers with consistency, clarity, and integrity.
Brand wise, what I am most proud of is that the work has remained grounded in its original purpose. As the Enterprise has grown, it has not drifted from service, generosity, or people centered leadership. The brand is known for showing up fully, doing the work with excellence, and treating every partnership as a responsibility rather than a transaction. Whether supporting a student, preaching a message, planning an event, or transporting a guest, the same standard applies.
What I want readers to know is that Lorenzo Harrison Enterprise is not just a business, it is a commitment to impact. Every service, offering, and partnership is rooted in the belief that leadership should serve people, systems should support purpose, and success should be measured by the lives touched along the way. The brand stands for integrity, intentionality, and lasting impact, and that commitment continues to guide where the work is going next.
Where do you see things going in the next 5-10 years?
Over the next five to ten years I see the fields of faith leadership, philanthropy, community engagement, and mission-driven service evolving in ways that emphasize both relational depth and strategic innovation. One major shift will be the blending of technology with relational work. Organizations are increasingly using digital platforms to connect with communities, deliver content, expand access to resources, and build global audiences, while still prioritizing deep personal engagement on the ground. People want meaning and authenticity, and technology will make that more accessible without replacing real human connection.
Another trend will be an increased focus on measurable impact. Donors, partners, and participants are asking not just what an organization cares about, but what it produces in outcomes for people and communities. This will require better data systems, clearer reporting, intentional evaluation, and outcomes-driven strategy. Organizations that can articulate both heart and tangible results will have greater influence and sustainability.
Collaboration will become more central than competition. We are seeing a generational shift where ministries, nonprofits, schools, businesses, and civic institutions form strategic networks to leverage strengths and share resources. The future will favor those who build ecosystems of support rather than working in isolated silos, especially as communities seek holistic solutions to complex needs.
In the nonprofit and philanthropic space there will be greater emphasis on equity, accessibility, and inclusive leadership. The next decade will demand that organizations not only serve diverse communities but also reflect those communities in leadership, decision-making, and strategy. People want to see leadership that looks like them, values their voices, and intentionally addresses barriers to access and opportunity.
Within faith based work and ministry, engagement will become more fluid across contexts. People no longer engage in one way or in one space. Ministries that integrate online resources, community events, training networks, coaching, and multimedia content will thrive. Church and ministry work will increasingly require hybrid models, where places of gathering are integrated with digital discipleship, community groups, and interactive platforms that keep people connected beyond physical walls.
For service brands and mission-driven enterprises like Lorenzo Harrison Enterprise, the future will be defined by multi-sector adaptability. Organizations that can operate with excellence in operations, logistics, consulting, speaking, and service delivery will be better positioned to respond to emerging needs. Private services such as transportation, event support, and professional planning will continue to be in demand as organizations seek partners who can provide reliability, professionalism, and intentional experiences.
I also see a significant rise in mission-aligned publishing, especially in children’s literature that speaks to values, emotional intelligence, cultural identity, and purpose. Over the next decade there will be an increased demand for children’s books that not only entertain but also teach empathy, resilience, leadership, and community awareness. Organizations and authors who create content that parents and educators trust, that champions diversity, and that encourages young readers to understand their potential will be highly valued.
Finally, there will be a greater emphasis on personal and organizational resilience. Economic shifts, social transitions, and changing cultural landscapes require leaders and organizations to be agile, reflective, and strategic. Leaders will need to be lifelong learners, capable of pivoting, innovating, and stewarding influence responsibly.
Overall the industry will move toward greater integration of purpose and professionalism, deeper community-centered models, expanded collaborative networks, increased measurement of impact, and intentional engagement with the next generation through media including children’s books. The organizations that succeed will be those that stay authentic to their mission while embracing innovation, accountability, and meaningful connection with the people they serve.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://lorenzoharrison.com
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- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/lorenzoharrison
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