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We exist to equip ministries to transform lives from suffering to flourishing through the gospel. Our vision is to advance the influent and impact of gospel-centered ministries in order to alleviate poverty, eradicate homelessness, overcome addiction, reduce mental health challenges, and empower life transformation.

Membership is open to Christian ministries who serve those seeking to help others move from crisis to flourishing. Network ministries are registered 501(c)3 non-profits with a physical location and a board of directors. We ask each member to annually affirm our statement of faith and code of ethics.

• Community & Peer Support: Spiritual encouragement, online forums, and peer support for your entire team across a large network of colleagues
• Leadership & Governance: Board training, ministry leadership, and succession‑planning resources
• Resources & Toolkits: Ready‑to‑use guides, best practices, sample documents, and much more
• Events & Learning: Annual Conference & Exposition, CEO Summit, DC Forum, regional events, Innovation & Impact Labs, plus monthly webinars
  • Communications & Media: Exclusive access to our e‑newsletter and award‑winning magazine Instigate, featuring timely news, emerging trends, and practical, in‑depth articles.
  • Advocacy & Influence: National policy alerts and advocacy movement at a national level
• Partner Perks: Exclusive discounts and partnerships with mission‑aligned vendors
• Visibility & Reach: Increased exposure to the work you do every day through our platforms and events

Annual dues are tiered by your ministry’s operating budget. New members receive a 10% welcome discount, plus an extra 5% off when paying in full. See more info

Over 300 ministries—from emergency shelters, day centers, and transitional housing to Christian rehab, anti‑trafficking, prison outreach, mobile ministries, and next‑step programs—ranging from brand‑new starts to organizations with 100 + years of service.

• Annual Conference & Exposition
• CEO Summit
• Conversations on a Bench
• DC Forum
• District Conferences
• Innovation & Impact Labs
• Plus, regular Zoom calls and monthly webinars

Accreditation is Citygate Network’s comprehensive, peer‑reviewed process that helps ministries demonstrate excellence and continuous improvement across governance, program delivery, financial stewardship, and spiritual integration.

Our enhanced Accreditation Program relaunches in Fall 2025 to help ministries validate excellence in governance, program quality, and spiritual integration. Stay tuned for application details.

No, we are interdenominational. We unite around core biblical beliefs and the call to bring Christ-centered transformation to broken places.

Yes! In fact, we encourage collaboration and resource sharing. Our member portal and in‑person gatherings facilitate peer learning, resource sharing, site visits, and joint initiatives—because collective wisdom drives greater impact.

You can apply directly on our website via our Membership Inquiry form. We’ll reach back out to continue the conversation, answer any further questions you might have, and guide you through a brief application. Have some questions first? Reach out to us at info@citygatenetwork.org.

Yes! Individuals who are passionate about transformational ministry—but not currently serving with a member or prospective member organization— are welcome to begin the membership process through our individual membership inquiry form.

Individual members receive the same access to resources, events, our member portal, and the peer network as ministry-affiliated members.

The annual cost is $155, or $41 for those age 65 and older.