Our History

Ryan McCrary brings students on the very first Great Outdoor Adventure Trip.

Cam and Joy Hill move to Nicholtown to establish what would become Éleos Ministry. 

Éleos Ministry purchases an after-school center and makes Nicholtown home.

Lead Collective begins a capital campaign to secure a new program facility and expand its ministry. 

GOAT (Great Outdoor Adventure Trips) establishes itself as a nonprofit organization dedicated to experiencing nature and equipping youth leaders. 

Éleos Ministry hosts its first Open Gym Basketball 
night at Phillis Wheatley Community Center. 

Lead Collective is formed, bringing the ministries of GOAT & Éleos Ministry together to provide more support and create greater impact.

Lead Collective moves into a new program facility creating the necessary room for all three ministries.

GOAT builds a climbing gym that would go on to serve thousands of students. 

Cam Hill meets with Juvenile Detention Facility staff to discuss partnership with Éleos Ministry. 
(This partnership evolves to Reach.) 

Reach is launched to serve justice ­involved youth in Greenville County. 

Harbor Coworking is launched in May 2025.