Associate Member Benefits

As an associate member, you will enjoy these benefits:

News and Information Publications

• Instigate: The official, bimonthly, industry-wide magazine covering all aspects of programming and operations
• Street Smart: Biweekly emailed newsletter reporting industry statistics, innovative ideas, and employment opportunities from inside and outside of Citygate Network

Educational and Training Programs

• Annual Conference*: Inspiring event-of-the-year with scores of seminars and an exhibit hall, geared for everyone in rescue mission ministry
• District Gatherings*: Multiple educational and fellowship events held on the local level across nine regional territories
• CDs and DVDs*: Through Piper Media, a host of outstanding seminars and general sessions from Citygate Network conventions

Online Services

• Directory of Missions: An up-to-date listing of member missions, including contact information, CEO names, locator maps, and much more
• Business Member Directory: Quick connection to ministry partners in the business world who offer relevant products and services
• William L. Wooley Online Library: Historic Citygate Network documents and photos, plus essential reading for those in the rescue ministry culture
• Industry Links: Connections to dozens of companies, service agencies, and other ministries that understand and can assist members
• Career Opportunities: Public webpage to view open positions across the association
• Corner Store*: E-commerce connection to books, special reports, apparel, program registration, and discounted products
• To learn more about Citygate Network's website and available resources view/download our Website How-To Guide.

Documents and Data

• White Papers: Regularly released positional and how-to documents presenting a Christian response to social concerns
• Surveys: Annual industry snapshot of member ministry, plus tabulated info about salaries, trends, services, felt needs, and more

Contract Services

• Retirement: 403(b) retirement plan for members through Envoy Financial that features no-load mutual funds and declining charges based on group volume
• ECFA: Direct connection from Citygate Network members-only website to Citygate Network-specific library and resources on ECFA’s website

* There is an additional cost beyond membership, but at a significant member discount, for this service. Please note, an Associate membership is not open to anyone currently employed at a rescue mission or similar type of ministry.

Click here to apply, or email us for more information.