b'NetworkingProfession GroupsVocation-based affinity groups for those involved in addiction recovery, financial management, food service, and other areas. Groups meet at the Annual Conference and Exposition and network online year-round. Connect GroupsOnline discussion forums for more than 20 professionalIt was Citygate Networkpeer groups within the network, as well as regional connections.that paved the way for my husband and me to Leading LadiesMonthly online gathering and discussion for womenco-found two Canadian executive directors, CEOs, and presidents.ministries. Through the guidance, encouragement, Racial and Spiritual Unity CohortStudy group for leaders of color andand support they provided, their selected prayer partners to deepen relationships and broadenwe were able to grow these understanding.ministries to make a signifi-cant impact in both cities. Online ServicesMichelle Porter Directory of Member MinistriesUp-to-date listing of memberSouls Harbour Rescue organizations, including contact information, CEO names, locator maps,Mission, Halifax, Nova Scotia self-identified program lists, volunteer and donor links, and much more. Business Member DirectoryQuick connection to ministry partners in the business world that offer relevant products and services. Individual Member DirectorySearchable and up-to-date database of individual members (with photos) who lead and staff ministries in Citygate Network membership. Resources LibraryRolling collection of sample policies, job descriptions, plans, and other documents categorized by staff member responsibility. Citygate Network ArchivesDocuments and publications from the rich history of the network. Our heritage is rescue. Citygate Network started out in 1906 as the National Federation of Gospel Missions, then became the International Union of Gospel Missions, then the Association of Gospel Rescue Missions. Although rescue is no longer in our name, almost all of our members do rescue. When they coax a needle or a bottle away from a defeated addict who is about to overdose or blackout, thats a rescue. When they fling open the door for a frightened prostitute running away from her pimpand lock it behind her, thats a rescue. When they welcome a former gang member just released from prison and provide a base for him to launch a new life and escape reincarceration, thats a rescue. When they provide good nutrition for a young child whose brain and body development is languishing because his or her family is regularly experiencing food insecurity, thats a rescue. All of this and more happens hundreds of times every day in our member organizations.'