b'Heres What Well Be Focused On!Dear Members and Friends, When you fortify something, you strengthen it in every aspect to protect it against the possibility of disruption and destruction. You can fortify your systems, programs, funding, partnerships, peoplethe people you serve and the people with whom you serveand your faith.At this Citygate Network Annual Conference and Exposition, in a place where a famous fortress once inspired independence and a rallying cry against domination, well explore the many ways to fortify and protect ourselves (and whats been entrusted to us) against measures and movements that could ultimately render us passive and ineffective. Were not talking about just putting on a good front, but actually being made stronger in every way possible through Gods guidance so we can stand against advancing hostile ideologies and be empowered to change lives and fulfill dreams. We have much to talk about, much preparation work to doand we have a fabulous place to do it: San Antonio, one of my favorite metropolitan centers. If you havent been to Alamo City, youre in for a treat. I look forward to seeing you there in the crowd this coming May.John Ashmen President Citygate Network2'