G. S. “Mack” McCarter is the Founder and Coordinator of Community Renewal International (CRI). A native of Shreveport, Louisiana, he holds a BA in Religion from Texas Christian University and a Master of Divinity from Brite Divinity School and is an ordained minister in the Disciples of Christ.

After 18 years pastoring in Texas, Mack returned to Shreveport in 1991 to launch his vision of renewing lives and communities through restoring relational foundations. With support from his wife Judy and others, CRI began in 1994. Over 30 years, CRI has grown to 54,000 “We Care” team members across all 50 states and 41 nations, with 15 U.S. cities and a full model in Cameroon reproducing its approach.

Mack has received numerous honors, including Social Entrepreneur of the Year, Distinguished Alumnus and Minister awards, the Opus Prize, and the 2024 Civic Renewal Award, for his transformative work connecting caring people and transforming communities globally.