b'GATEPOSTS Citygate Network News and Events January/February 2025 www.citygatenetwork.orgHelp Pioneer Innovation and Impact Labs Were launching an exciting new opportunity to equip ministry leaders with practical tools that drive lasting impact: Innovation and Impact Labs! Seattles Union Gospel Mission will host the first lab April 2225, 2025, with four ministries participating. The event will bring together leadership teams from a handful of ministries to engage in interactive workshops and discussions led by respected leaders in the field, to shadow them in action, Looking Ahead:and to return home with a customized action plan and 2025 CEO Summit followup support to take their ministry to the next level. This years CEO Summit has been scheduled for August 2628,If youd like to participate in a future lab event, contact 2025. The summit is a crucial out Brandan Thomas at bthomas@citygatenetwork.org.let for connection among senior executives of missions and similar ministries. More details will be available in the coming weeks. In the meantime, Director of Meetings and Events Lisa Miller is available to answer general event questions. She can be reached at (719) 2668300 x107.Check in at www.citygatenetwork.org/ceo_summit. Submit Your Entries for the 2025 Media Innovation Competition Citygate Network is excited to announce the opening of the 2025 Media Innovation Competition! Were dedicated to celebrating and showcasing the print and online media that Register for the 2025 Annualmake our members stand out in a saturated market. Visit Conference and Exposition our webpage for the competition rules and judging criteria, and then submit your entries before the April 15 deadline. Registration is open for Citygate Networks next AnnualEligible submissions include newsletters, brochures, annual Conference and Exposition! The 2025 event will take placereports, photos, PSAs/commercials, extended videos, in Phoenix, Arizona, May 2831, 2025. The conferencewebsites, and social media pieces (Facebook and Instagram) theme, Lead Me Home, is based on Lukethat have been published in 2024.15:20the iconic moment ofThis year, were introducing three budget categories instead reconciliation between a grievingof the traditional two: Member organizations with annual father and his estranged son. Saveoperating budgets under $4 million, from $4 million to $10 the date for Citygate Networksmillion, and over $10 million. Winners will be featured in a signature member event. future issue of Instigate magazine and celebrated at the annual conference in Phoenix, and the ministry in each budget To learn more and register, visit www.citygate group with the highest number of judging votes will receive network.org/2025leadmehome.a complimentary registration for the 2026 conference! We 62 cant wait to seeand shareyour outstanding work!'