b'Home.We all yearn for a place where we feel loved and accepted, a place where we are known deeply and appreciated. Jesus poignantly captures this longing for home in the parable of the prodigal son. In the midst of running away, there is recognition of the love of the father, the value of community, and the need for a place to call home. The Citygate Network Annual Conference and Exposition focuses on the Lead Me Home theme from May 2831, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. Citygate Network missions and ministries throughout North So, he returned home to his father. And whileAmerica, serve and care for he was still a long way off, his father saw himmany just like the prodigal son. They run away to find a better coming. Filled with love and compassion, helife, better friends, or a better ran to his son, embraced him and kissed him.tomorrow. Instead, they often end up with greater pain, Luke 15:20 (NLT) brokenness, and loss. Our calling is to reach out to them in their place of hopelessness and hurt, inviting them to discover the love of the Father. Our mission calls us to compassionately and purposefully lead them home. The power of the gospel lies at the heart of the offer of transformation. We believe God can change hearts and livesnow and for eternity. Our passion to share the good news of Jesus Christ fuels our desire to provide help and healing through the ministries where we serve. This years conference and program offers you and your staff the inspiration and equipping needed to share the gospel with those who desperately need it, and to lead people hometo a place where they can be unconditionally received, lovingly welcomed, and eternally embraced by the Father. You will discover new strength, fresh hope, and renewed vision to continue to influence and impact others in the name of Jesus. Thank you for joining us at the Citygate Network Annual Conference and Exposition in the Valley of the Sun! Tom De Vries President/CEO Citygate Network Times, descriptions, and personnel shown throughout this brochure closely parallel the actual program but are for general planning purposes only. The nal program may dier slightly in multiple areas.2'