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A Network is a community of Kingdom minded leaders who collaborate together to enhance their ability to advance the mission of God in under-reached places or among under-reached peoples. As pastors and leaders seek ways to work together, networks have become a major part of church life in North America. Most fall into one of two categories: They are either alliances of churches and organizations with clear outcomes focused outside the participants’ church (i.e. churches planted or communities being transformed) or they are environments created to enhance the leadership capacity of its participants. Ideally, a network would be committed to both.

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05.24.10 - Partnering Church Networks: "Partnering Church Networks are a group of churches and individuals (could be driven by the local association) who have agreed to partner together to plant churches. Their work begins with an assessment of their community to identify the unreached people groups and under-reached places which leads to the development of a comprehensive church p...


04.26.10 - Community Transformation Partnerships:   Community Transformation Partnerships - an opportunity for churches to join in the long-term transformation of their city A CHANGE OF PERSPECTIVE Two members talking in a coffee shop began Pastor Dustin Willis’ journey into the development of a community transformation partnership that is reducing homelessness in Columbia, SC. Thi...


06.12.09 - Community Transformation Networks: Seeking to see the ramifications of the gospel become a reality in their cities and neighborhoods, Community Transformation Networks focus on making a significant and substantial difference in the lives of people around them. These networks try to transform their communities through activities such as painting inner-city schools and homes, or provi...


04.20.09 - The Role of Networks in North America: Networks are reshaping leaders and churches in North America. Driven by a quest for peer-to-peer learning opportunities, relationships, and mission partnerships, planters and pastors alike are seeking networking opportunities to enhance their capacity to lead their churches and fulfill their callings. A growing number of leaders are willing to inve...


03.16.09 - Coaching Networks: A Vital Component for Every Church Planter: We cannot reach our full potential on our own. Coaching is a process that helps your reach your potential by asking powerful questions to help you determine how the Holy Spirit is at work in your life. This podcast is Ron Sylvia sharing his passion coaching and networking church planters together. Ron Sylvia is the founder of NEXT Networks. They pr...


03.11.09 - Marks of a Healthy Network: 1. The network is self-directed and self-sustaining.  (While there must be, and always is, a catalyst for a network beginning – healthy networks soon begin to determine their particular needs and directions for themselves.  Because they are valuable to all the participants, they become self-sustaining; have little need for an ...