The Imago Initiative
Come as you are. Get curious about who you're becoming.
Faith, identity, culture, and community. A space for Black girls to ask questions, explore what they believe, find their voices, and figure things out together.
Remain Rare. Faith. Friendship. Freedom to become.
Welcome to Imago
A little faith. A lot of questions. Room to become.
Growing up comes with a lot of opinions about who you're supposed to be.
From social media and school to family, faith, and everything happening in the world, there's no shortage of voices telling you what to think.
We're making room for yours.
The Imago Initiative is a community where Black girls can explore their identities, ask meaningful questions, connect with others, and discover the power of thinking for themselves. It starts from imago Dei: the belief that every one of us is made in the image of God.
A scripture + critical-thinking series
Read That Again.
You know the verse. But have you ever stopped to ask what it really means?
We're looking past the familiar interpretations, asking better questions, and finding out what happens when we read a little deeper.
What does being made in God's image actually mean?
“So God created mankind in his own image… male and female he created them.”Genesis 1:27 · NIV
- Look closer
- In the ancient world, kings set up images of themselves to mark where their rule reached. Many scholars note that Genesis gives that “image” language to every human being, not only to kings.
- Sit with this
- If every person carries God's image, what changes about how you see yourself? And everyone around you?
Full reflectionComing soon
Why do we sometimes measure a woman's worth by how much she serves?
“Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.”Luke 10:42 · NIV
- Look closer
- Mary “sat at the Lord's feet listening.” Sitting at a teacher's feet was how students learned; Paul describes his own training as being “at the feet of Gamaliel” (Acts 22:3, KJV).
- Sit with this
- Martha's serving wasn't wrong. So what is Jesus making room for here?
Full reflectionComing soon
Can questioning what you've been taught strengthen your faith?
“…they received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if what Paul said was true.”Acts 17:11 · NIV
- Look closer
- Luke calls the people of Berea “more noble” for checking what they heard. Their questions sent them into Scripture, not away from it.
- Sit with this
- What's one thing you believe that you've never looked up for yourself?
Full reflectionComing soon
What happens when the Bible challenges what society expects of us?
“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.”Romans 12:2 · NIV
- Look closer
- Paul wrote this to believers in Rome, the capital of an empire with loud expectations about status, power, and who mattered. It's also where Remain Rare comes from.
- Sit with this
- Which “pattern” do you feel the most pressure to fit? Where did it come from?
Full reflectionComing soon
The full Read That Again series is coming soon. The conversation is already happening on Instagram.
The Imago Drop
Good Things Come in Drops.
A little something for your screen, your journal, your thoughts, or your group chat. Think wallpapers, creative reflections, digital artwork, and reminders worth keeping.
- Phone wallpapers
- Desktop wallpapers
- Scripture reflection cards
- Creative affirmations
- Digital stickers
- Journaling prompts
- Mini digital zines
Previews of the look. The first drop isn't out yet.
Free in the library now
While the first drop gets ready, these are yours to download, print, and share. No cost.
- DevoImago Dei: 7-Day DevotionalDaily scripture, reflection, and prayer on being made in God's image.Download Imago Dei: 7-Day Devotional ↓
- JournalWho Am I? Identity JournalThirty prompts for exploring identity through a biblical lens.Download Who Am I? Identity Journal ↓
- CardsIdentity Affirmation CardsPrintable, scripture-based reminders of who God says you are.Download Identity Affirmation Cards ↓
- StudyHoliness Is Not WeaknessA four-week small group study on strength, gentleness, and grace.Download Holiness Is Not Weakness ↓
- TalkObedience Is FreedomA discussion guide on faith and surrender, for friends or groups.Download Obedience Is Freedom ↓
- GuideMentor Conversation GuideFor the adults in your corner: structured conversations that go deeper.Download Mentor Conversation Guide ↓
Quinnée Founder + host
The Imago Sessions
Let's Get Into It.
Real conversations about faith, identity, growing up, and everything in between.
Sometimes we have answers. Sometimes we have more questions. Either way, there's room for the conversation. Hosted by Quinnée, founder of The Imago Initiative, who'll be asking questions right alongside you.
What Sessions could include
- Founder-led monthly conversations
- Guest theologians
- Pastors + ministry leaders
- Creative professionals
- Women with lived experiences worth sharing
- Youth perspectives
- Culture, identity + civic life
Sessions haven't started yet. Dates and guests will be shared here and on Instagram.
More than a moment
Your Voice.Your World.Your Future.
The world is constantly shaping who we become. Our families, communities, churches, schools, media, and governments all influence the lives we live.
We believe Black girls deserve more than a seat in conversations about their futures. They deserve the knowledge, tools, and opportunities to help shape those futures.
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Discover who you are.
Who am I, and who gets to define me?
Self-worth, beauty standards, cultural expectations, belonging, and the agency to name yourself.
Identity + self-discovery
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Explore what you believe.
What do I believe, and why?
Biblical literacy, theological reflection, and the freedom to examine what you've inherited. Faith here is an invitation, not a test.
Faith + spiritual agency
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Understand your world.
Who makes decisions about my life, and how can I take part?
Civic literacy, government, public policy, community issues, rights, and responsibilities. Nonpartisan, always: the goal is your own informed view.
Civic awareness + agency
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Make your voice count.
How can I use what I've learned to make a difference?
Advocacy, community involvement, peer mentorship, collaboration, and youth-led projects.
Leadership + collective impact
Belong here
There's Room for You Here.
- You don't need to have everything figured out.
- You don't need all the answers.
- You don't even need to know exactly what you're looking for.
Bring your questions, your ideas, your curiosity, and yourself.
We'll figure some things out together.