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"The average new congregation will reach 6-8x that of an older congregation of the same size."
Tim Keller
Our Core Framework
As a Gospel movement we are committed to the work of the great commission through the body of Christ. Together we affirm:
Jesus
The kingship of Jesus and seek to imitate his life, teaching, and example as the starting point for our faith. We put our faith in Christ and His work on the cross as an atoning sacrifice for our sins, responding to his invitation to join in the work of the Kingdom breaking in around us.
Bible
That God has spoken through the inspired 66 books of the Old and New Testaments and His word is authoritative for the church and His people.
Born Again
That everyone needs to be transformed by the work of God through faith into a part of His family. Jesus’ call to discipleship requires that every person must be born again.
Multiplication
Our missional responsibility. We're committed to making disciples that make disciples that start new disciple making communities, focusing on multiplication.
WHAT WE DO
The City Network collectively values and does these four things:
We Value Relationships
Doing this alone is next to impossible, so we have intentional rhythms for being friends on mission together.
We Focus on Reproducing
From disciples to leaders, churches to networks, creating and catalyzing reproducing movements is at the center of everything we do.
We Provide Residencies
We are committed to investing in the next generation of church planters, which means creating apprenticing pipelines for future church planting.
We Give You Resources
Missional Responsibility: We are committed to make disciples that make disciples that start new disciple making communities. (multiplication)
Our Leaders
The City Network is led by local pastors and staff on mission for multiplication in the Treasure Valley.
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At the Valley Network, from disciples to leaders to churches to networks, creating and catalyzing REPRODUCING movements is at the center of everything we do. Where are you seeing reproduction in your communities? Where are there disciples making disciples? Leaders making leaders? Churches making churches? Share with us in the comments!Button -
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The November update is out! This week, we're talking: - Shepherds of the Valley Prayer Rally (November 19, 3:00-4:00pm) - Recap from our fall gathering with MAF If you didn't see the email, make sure you get on our list. Go to www.thevalleynetwork.org/connect to get connected!Button -
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We can’t wait to catch up with everyone in serving our great valley in ministry at the Shepherds of the Valley Prayer Rally hosted by our friends at Rock Harbor. We would love for you to join us for this time of prayer, worship and connecting with others in ministry. It is so encouraging to see churches/ministries work together and pray toward revival in our valley. We'd love to have you and as many people from your staff team join us. Pass this invite along to your ministry team. RSVP to Debbie Witmer at dwitmer@rockharbor.tv. if you'll be able to make it, and how many you're planning on bringing with you. Shepherds of the Valley will be on November 19th from 3:00-4:00 pm at Rock Harbor in Meridian. The Rock Harbor coffee bar will be open at no charge starting at 2:00-2:50ish, then again at 4:00. Come early or stay late. The programmed time will be less than an hour!Button -
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At the Valley Network, one of our core values is Relationship. We prioritize regular gathering and touch points with pastor's all over the valley, because we believe that change happens in community and being friends on mission. Here are some snapshots from our most recent pastor's gathering with @maf_us! Thank you for hosting us! #thevalleynetwork #maf #friendsonmission #changeincommunity #pastorsgatheringButton -
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Thank you to all who came out to the MAF Pastor's Gathering last week. We had an amazing time together with pastors from our city and all over the country! #mafpastorsgathering #thevalleynetwork #churchplanting #missionalchurchesButton -
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Today is the day! Last chance to sign up for the (free, 3-days, all meals provided !!) MAF Pastor's Gathering. We hope to see every church in the valley represented- will we see you there? We're holding this in lieu of our fall pastor's gathering that we typically host, so come to make sure you get that important face time with your fellow pastors and ministry leaders in the valley. The gathering is next week, October 8-10. Go to maf.org/pastors-gathering to sign up! It's going to be awesome and we can't wait to see you there. #thevalleynetwork #maf #ministrypartners #citynetworkButton -
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This fall's church plants are in full swing! Please take a moment to check in with the planters. Let them know you're thinking about them, ask how you can pray for them, and see what tangible & financial needs they still have that you might be able to help meet. Here's the list of planters and where to find them: Samuel and Marina Mendoza, Rapha Church: info@raphachurch.com D.J. Marx, Storyline Church: hello@storylinechurch.tv Jamie and Mario Romero, United Church: @we_are_united_24.7 (instagram) @United Church (Facebook) Nick Duffel, HIll City West: nick@hillcityboise.orgButton -
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Have you filled out the survey yet? As we work through the process of merging The City Network and Treasure the Valley, we hope to better serve the pastors and leaders in the valley. By filling out this survey, you'll give us a better idea of how we can serve you and your community in this next season. Plus, you might win 2 nights at the Shore Lodge! Go to www.thecitynetwork.org/survey to complete the survey. #thevalleynetwork #valleynetworkchurchplanting #churchplantingnetwork #churchplantingboise #churchplantingtreasurevalley #treasurevalleychurchplantingButton -
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We're celebrating with our friends @rapha.church on their launch last Sunday! Here's a message from Marina Mendoza: "Thank you so much for your prayers! 🙏🏼 Everything went so well! 🙌🏼😊 We were expecting a bigger turnout though. We had about 50 in total this Sunday. There were a few that were experiencing the move of God, and that was so encouraging to see 🤍" Reach out to Samuel and Marina and see what tangible needs they have that you might be able to meet. Send them an email here: raphachurch2023@gmail.com.Button -
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It's not too late to sign up for the MAF Pastor's Gathering in partnership with the Valley Network! Over the course of this free 3 day event, you'll hear from Ed Stetzer, John Ortberg, Larry Osbourne, and Ray Johnston on the state of missions in the US and globally. Go to www.maf.org/pastors-gathering to learn more about the schedule (provided meals, opportunities to ride in an MAF plane, play a round of golf with other pastors, and more!) and to register yourself and one other member of your team! #maf #pastorsgathering2024 #thevalleynetwork #valleynetworkchurchplanting #churchplantingnetwork #missionminded #onmissionButton -
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Church Planting Sunday is THIS WEEK! We have 4 church plants launching (or that have recently launched) this month, and we want to dedicate a special space to pray for that this COMING Sunday, September 22nd. Click the link in bio to download this slide to use for your announcements on Sunday, and pray with hopeful expectation and anticipation of what the Lord will do through these four new communities of Jesus followers. #thevalleynetwork #support #churchplantingnampa #churchplantingboise #churchplantingmeridian #churchplantingkunaButton -
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Cheer and praise God with us for an incredible launch Sunday at @storylinechurchtv! #churchplanting #churchplantmeridian #churchplantingnetwork #meridiannetworkButton -
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Something in us is waiting―for what, we don’t know. Something different? Something better? For Christians, perhaps the deepest expression of what we’re waiting for is found in the phrase “eternal life.” But what is eternal life? Why do we want it? And how do we know if we have it? Check out Eternity Is Now in Session, by bestselling author (and one of this years' fall gathering speakers!) John Ortberg. He dispels the myth that eternal life is something way out in outer space that we can only hope to experience after we die―and that being saved is merely about meeting the minimal entrance requirements for getting into heaven. Head over to https://www.amazon.com/Eternity-Now-Session-Rediscovery-Salvation/dp/1496431642 to purchase a copy in preparation for the fall gathering next month, and make sure to register and secure your ticket! If you want to register and haven't yet, go to www.maf.org/pastors-gathering. #thevalleynetwork #churchplanting #johnortberg #eternityisnowinsession #maf #missionmindedButton -
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Support these 4 local church plants launching this month by joining us for prayer on Church Plant Sunday (Sept 22nd!) Church planting is at the heart of what we do at the Valley Network, so please join us by praying for these churches during your own Sunday gathering for Church Plant Sunday on September 22nd. Let's not underestimate what God can do when we pray together for a unified mission! We encourage you to contact one or more of these planters. Let them know you're thinking about them, ask how you can pray for them, and see what tangible & financial needs they have that you might be able to help meet. Connect with them below: Rapha Church, Sam and Marina Mendoza - raphachurch.com Storyline Church, DJ Marx -storylinechurch.tv United Church, Jamie and Mario Romero - weareunited.church Hill City West, Nick Duffel - hillcityboise.org/west Click the link in bio to download a slide to use in your announcements this month, and when you pray for the churches on September 22nd!Button -
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Have you registered for the (free) MAF Pastor's Gathering yet? If you do, you'll get the opportunity to hear from writer and pastor John Ortberg live in Nampa! #thevalleynetwork #churchplantingtreasurevalley #churchplantingnampa #missionaviationfellowship #maf #boisechurchplanting John served from 1985 to 1990 as senior pastor at Simi Valley Community Church, and then from 1990 to 1994 at Horizons Community Church (now Baseline Community Church) in Claremont,California. He then moved from California to Illinois to serve as a teaching pastor at Willow Creek Community Church in South Barrington, Illinois until 2003, when he became the senior pastor at Menlo Park Presbyterian Church, a multi-campus church in Northern California. Now, John leads the ministry Become New focused on helping people grow spiritually one day at a time through daily teaching and community. Head over to www.maf.org/pastors-gathering to register if you haven't already. Hurry- space is limited! P.S. Due to that limited availability, MAF has asked that each church send a maximum of 2 representatives to the event.Button -
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Have you registered for the (free) MAF Pastor's Gathering yet? If you do, you'll get the opportunity to hear from writer and pastor John Ortberg live in Nampa! #thevalleynetwork #churchplantingtreasurevalley #churchplantingnampa #missionaviationfellowship #maf #boisechurchplanting John served from 1985 to 1990 as senior pastor at Simi Valley Community Church, and then from 1990 to 1994 at Horizons Community Church (now Baseline Community Church) in Claremont,California. He then moved from California to Illinois to serve as a teaching pastor at Willow Creek Community Church in South Barrington, Illinois until 2003, when he became the senior pastor at Menlo Park Presbyterian Church, a multi-campus church in Northern California. Now, John leads the ministry Become New focused on helping people grow spiritually one day at a time through daily teaching and community. Head over to www.maf.org/pastors-gathering to register if you haven't already. Hurry- space is limited! P.S. Due to that limited availability, MAF has asked that each church send a maximum of 2 representatives to the event.Button -
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CHECK YOUR EMAILS & find info on: - how to support 4 local church plants here in Boise - this year's fall pastor's gathering (limited space available!!) - how to win 2 free nights at the Shore Lodge Don't see it in your email? Go to www.thecitynetwork.org/connect to make sure you're on our list!Button -
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"I want to build platforms for other people to stand on." Listen to this clip from our executive director, Brian Taylor, on why the work at Valley Network is so important to him. Head over to The City Network podcast to listen to the whole episode on the next chapter of the City (Valley) Network! Listen wherever you get your podcasts. #valleynetwork #churchplanting #churchplantingtreasurevalley #churchplanting #treasurevalleychurchplantingnetworkButton -
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New name, same vision and values! We have Brian Taylor, the executive director of the Valley Network, on the podcast today! We’re talking about leadership shifts, the recent merger, and the vision for the Treasure Valley in this next year around the 4 R’s: relationship, resources, residency, and reproduction. Plus, stay tuned to hear how you can win 2 nights at the Shore Lodge in McCall!Button -
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NEW CHURCH PLANT: Storyline Church Storyline exists to instill HOPE for a joy-filled, Christ-centered future that creates spaces for people to connect, grow and belong. Every person has a dynamic story; a life full of events that have led them to their current reality. Storyline Church desires to merge those stories into one: God’s story, Your Story, My Story…Our Storyline. Their vision is to capture the story of God’s redemption that exists in each individual and draw out from within them their God-given potential to further HIS kingdom. They have soft launch services going on NOW at Meridian GEM Prep South (1925 E Lake Hazel Rd, Meridian, ID 83642), and their grand opening is September 15th. Take a Sunday to visit, check out what they're up to, and see how you can support. Church planting is at the heart of what we do at the Valley Network, so please reach out to DJ Marx, the lead pastor at Storyline. Let him know you're behind them, ask how you can pray, and see what tangible & financial needs they have that you might be able to help meet. Head over to www.storylinechurch.tv to get connected!Button -
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NEW CHURCH PLANT: Storyline Church Storyline exists to instill HOPE for a joy-filled, Christ-centered future that creates spaces for people to connect, grow and belong. Every person has a dynamic story; a life full of events that have led them to their current reality. Storyline Church desires to merge those stories into one: God’s story, Your Story, My Story…Our Storyline. Their vision is to capture the story of God’s redemption that exists in each individual and draw out from within them their God-given potential to further HIS kingdom. They have soft launch services going on NOW at Meridian GEM Prep South (1925 E Lake Hazel Rd, Meridian, ID 83642), and their grand opening is September 15th. Take a Sunday to visit, check out what they're up to, and see how you can support. Church planting is at the heart of what we do at the Valley Network, so please reach out to DJ Marx, the lead pastor at Storyline. Let him know you're behind them, ask how you can pray, and see what tangible & financial needs they have that you might be able to help meet. Head over to www.storylinechurch.tv to get connected!Button -
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NEW CHURCH PLANT: Hill City West Since the very beginning, Hill City Church has had a vision to be a church that plants new churches. After years of prayer and preparation, the time has come for Hill City Church to multiply! In the fall of 2024, Hill City is launching Hill City West, a new campus location in Garden City, with the intention of this campus becoming an autonomous church in the future. Starting September 8, the Hill City West Campus will meet every Sunday at 10 AM. They will launch the campus with live preaching, worship, and full kids’ ministry classes. The location of the west campus will gather at Boise Bible College (8695 W Marigold St) in Garden City. Church planting is at the heart of what we do at the Valley Network, so please reach out to these planters! Let them know you're behind them, ask how you can pray for them, and see what tangible & financial needs they have that you might be able to help meet. Head over to hillcityboise.org/west to connect with the team and see how you can support them! #valleynetwork #churchplantingboise #chuchplanting #partnerchurch #churchplantingtreasurevalleyButton -
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United Church is launching soon! United Church is model of church is what some would call “micro-church” or “home churches”. These are gatherings in homes or a spot conducive for these 3 elements: worship, community, and mission. Meaning, each gathering is a church that: Worships together weekly. Are in community with one another. They are on mission together. Worship is their upward focus, and at United, they proclaim, praise, and pray the name of Jesus. Community is our inward forcus, learning to love and forgive one another as Jesus loves and forgives us—being United. Mission is their outward focus, loving our neighbor and being a light in our homes, communities, and workplaces as we invite others to discover and pursue Jesus. As the planter of United, Mario Romero will be the lead pastor, shepherding and equipping the church while identifying and training those called to pastor other United groups and/or vocational ministry. To connect with United Church (and to learn more about what they're about!) go to weareunited.church. Church planting is at the heart of what we do at the Valley Network, so please reach out to the Romeros. Let them know you're behind them, ask how you can pray for them, and see what tangible & financial needs they have that you might be able to help meet. #valleynetwork #churchplantingboise #churchplant #unitedchurch #weareunited #partnerchurches #churchplant #churchplantingtreasurevalleyButton -
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Our fall gathering this year is put on by Mission Aviation Fellowship. You're invited you to join MAF for an unforgettable experience at the (free) 2024 MAF Pastors Gathering. This free event is being organized to help church missions leadership be more strategic and impactful with their mission efforts and finances. Whether you are a pastor, missions team member, ministry leader, staff, or volunteer, this gathering is for you. The conference is October 8-10 at MAF Headquarters and Crossroads Nampa. As all meals are provided, it is requested that you attend all 3 days. Additionally, due to limited accommodations, MAF is asking that each church send only 1-2 representatives. To register for the conference and learn more about the content, speakers, and schedule, click the link in bio or go to https://maf.org/pastors-gathering/. We're excited to see you there!Button -
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Have you registered for Hope Dealer yet?? It starts this week... Only a few days left to register for this impactful training from our friend Mike Wiggin right here in Boise at Hill City downtown. Come dig into identity, listen to other's stories, and learn to share your own, all for the sake of seeing gospel transformation in the places you inhabit every day. There are limited spots available, so register today!! Go to https://hillcityboise.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/2429426 or click the link in bio! See you on August 21-22! #valleynetwork #hopedealer #hillcitywest #evangelismtrainingButton -
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We've sent you $1000 worth of free stuff in your email 👀 Our Strategic Partner, Outreach, is working with us to provide church planters with a FREE STARTER KIT that includes: • 1 Handheld Sign • 1 Choice of Indoor Banner (2’x6’ w/Suspension or Rollup Banner with Economy Stand) • 250 Square Invite Cards • 1 Flag Banner (pole is extra) • 1 2’x3’ Street Sign (stand extra) • $500 Off of a Social Media Package (w/mailing purchase) • Free SMS Texting and QR code • FREE New Mover Mailing & Setup - a $179 value! To access the kit, go to https://outreach.com/church-plants, click the link in bio, or check your email! If you have questions, contact admin@thecitynetwork.org. #thevalleynetwork #outreach #starterkit #signageButton -
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NEW GOSPEL SHARING TRAINING: August 21-22 @ HILL CITY If your world only consists of people who follow Jesus, who are you sharing the gospel with? Hill City's new campus, Hill City West, is hosting this compelling Hill City is hosting this compelling Hope Dealer training from X2 Networks. Pastor and practitioner Mike Wiggin will be flying in from Indianapolis to lead the 6-session Hope Dealer training to help you and your team turn your church into a gospel sharing machine. From digging into identity, to listening to other's stories, to sharing your own in a way that is a compelling witness, it's going to be an incredible time of transformation and movement. There are limited spots available, so register today!! Go to https://hillcityboise.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/2429426 or click the link in bio! #valleynetwork #hopedealer #hillcitywest #evangelismtrainingButton -
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Since the very beginning, Hill City Church has had a vision to be a church that plants new churches. After years of prayer and preparation, the time has come for Hill City Church to multiply! This fall (in a few weeks!) Hill City is launching Hill City West, a new campus location in Garden City, with the intention of this campus becoming an autonomous church in the future. Please join us in praying for this new adventure! We are excited to see what the Holy Spirit does in this season of multiplication at Hill City. Reach out to Nick Duffel, the pastor at Hill City West, to encourage, pray, and see how else you can support them, at nick@hillcityboise.org. #hillcitywest #valleynetwork #boisechurchplantingButton -
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We have four churches launching in the fall! Church planting is at the heart of what we do at the Valley Network, so please reach out to one or more of these planters. Let them know you're behind them, ask how you can pray for them, and see what tangible & financial needs they have that you might be able to help meet. Here's the list, with their websites: Rapha Church, Sam and Marina Mendoza- https://www.raphachurch.com/ Storyline Church, DJ Marx- https://www.storylinechurch.tv/ We are United, Jamie and Mario Romero- https://www.weareunited.church/ Hill City West, Nick Duffel- https://www.hillcityboise.org/west #thevalleynetwork #churchplants #churchplantingboise #churchplantingmeridian #churchplantingtreasurevalleyButton -
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Are you wishing you had a bigger budget for signage and assets to invite your community to your church? We have great news for you: our Strategic Partner, Outreach, is working with us to provide church planters with a FREE STARTER KIT that runs at about a $1000 value. This FREE kit includes everything you need to invite and welcome your community to your church. The kit includes: • 1 Handheld Sign • 1 Choice of Indoor Banner (2’x6’ w/Suspension or Rollup Banner with Economy Stand) • 250 Square Invite Cards • 1 Flag Banner (pole is extra) • 1 2’x3’ Street Sign (stand extra) • $500 Off of a Social Media Package (w/mailing purchase) • Free SMS Texting and QR code • FREE New Mover Mailing & Setup - a $179 value! To access the kit, go to https://outreach.com/church-plants or click the link in bio. If you have questions, contact admin@thecitynetwork.org. #thevalleynetwork #outreach #starterkit #signageButton -
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If your world only consists of people who follow Jesus, who are you sharing the gospel with? Hill City's new campus, Hill City West, is hosting this compelling Hill City is hosting this compelling Hope Dealer training from X2 Networks. Pastor and practitioner Mike Wiggin will be flying in from Indianapolis to lead the 6-session Hope Dealer training to help you and your team turn your church into a gospel sharing machine. From digging into identity, to listening to other's stories, to sharing your own in a way that is a compelling witness, it's going to be an incredible time of transformation and movement. To register, go to https://hillcityboise.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/2429426 or click the link in bio! #valleynetwork #hopedealer #hillcitywest #evangelismtrainingButton -
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Your spouse really wants you to fill out this survey... Want to win 2 free nights at the Shore Lodge in McCall?? Fill out this survey (www.thecitynetwork.org/survey) to be entered to win! As we work through the process of merging The City Network and Treasure the Valley, we hope to better serve the pastors and leaders in the valley. By filling out this survey, you'll give us a better idea of how we can serve you and your community in this next season. It'll take you 10 minutes at the most. What are you waiting for?? #thevalleynetworkButton -
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BIG NEWS IN YOUR INBOX TODAY! 1. A way to win 2 nights at the Shore Lodge in McCall (your spouse really wants you to take that survey!) 2. 4 church plants launching in the fall & how to get connected with those church planters (@rapha.church , @storylinechurchtv , @hillcityboise West, WeAreUnited Church) 3. An incredible free event from @maf_us , in partnership with the Valley Network 4. An evangelism training that will take some of the scary out of it by our friend @wigginmike , who came to Exponential this last year and is coming back again to lead this training 5. New podcast episodes 6. and MORE! Open up that inbox, sit back, sip some coffee, give it a read, and then... let's get it done, Valley Network! We're so grateful for your work in our Valley! #valleynetwork #boisechurchplanting #churchplantingboise #churchplant #valleychurchplantingButton -
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Get prepped for our fall gathering on October 8-11 (and the upcoming election season) by taking a read through one of Ed Stetzer's books. Here's a synopsis of his book, Christians in the Age of Outrage: Are you tired of reading another news story about Christians supposedly acting at their worst? Today there are too many examples of those claiming to follow Christ being caustic, divisive, and irrational, contributing to dismissals of the Christian faith as hypocritical, self-interested, and politically co-opted. What has happened in our society? One short outrageous video, whether it is true or not, can trigger an avalanche of comments on social media. Welcome to the new age of outrage. In this groundbreaking book featuring new survey research of evangelicals and their relationship to the age of outrage, Ed Stetzer offers a constructive way forward. You won’t want to miss Ed’s insightful analysis of our chaotic age, his commonsensical understanding of the cultural currents, and his compelling challenge to Christians to live in a refreshingly different way. Find it here: https://www.amazon.com/Christians-Age-Outrage-Bring-World/dp/1496433629/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=Eb1Ip&content-id=amzn1.sym.f911c8db-3a2b-4b3e-952f-b80fdcee83f4&pf_rd_p=f911c8db-3a2b-4b3e-952f-b80fdcee83f4&pf_rd_r=138-3363711-9203604&pd_rd_wg=qizgG&pd_rd_r=14564fa6-21d3-4aae-83bd-8e356030f1ce&ref_=aufs_ap_sc_dskButton -
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Ready to win a two night stay at The Shore Lodge, and help us out at the same time? As we head into the next school year, our goal at The Valley Network is to serve you better. Would you take a few minutes to fill out this survey at www.thecitynetwork.org/survey? It'll help us get a pulse on where you're all at, and how we can structure our year moving forward. Then, one lucky person will be randomly chosen for a beautiful two night stay at the Shore Lodge in McCall! Thank you in advance! #thevalleynetwork #tvn #boisechurchplanting #treasurevalleychurchplanting #meridianchurchplanting #nampachurchplanting #caldwellchurchplantingButton -
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Have you followed @rapha.church yet? We had them on our podcast earlier this month, and we're so excited for their upcoming church plant in September! Go to www.raphachurch.com to learn more about what they're about and their heart for the Valley. #thevalleynetwork #raphachurch #meridianchurchplanting #churchplantingnetworkButton -
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StorylineChurch.tv has a heart for those who are done with Church but perhaps not done with Jesus; they want to see the Storyline (my story, your story, God's story) realized and embodied in every life, instilling HOPE for a Joy-Filled, Christ-Centered future. They're planting in Meridian at GemPrep South and will launch on September 22nd. To follow along with their launch and support them in the last phase of pre-launch, head over to www.storylinechurch.tv! #storylinechurchtv #meridianchurchplant #churchplantingmeridian #thevalleynetworkButton -
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A great word from church planter, DJ Marx at @storylinechurch.tv on their mission at Storyline, launching September 22nd! To support the work at Storyline, here are all the deets: - Go to their website at storylinechurch.tv for everything you might want to know about what they're up to, and sign up for their newsletter to stay in the loop - Follow them on Instagram @storylinechurchtv and Facebook at StorylineChurch.tv - Pray this Irish Blessing over them: May the road rise to meet you, May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face, The rains fall soft upon your fields. And until we meet again, May God hold you in the palm of his hand. #storylinechurchtv #churchplantingmeridian #thevalleynetworkButton -
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The Summer Family Picnic (and our first event as The Valley Network!) is TOMORROW, from 11a-2p at Settler's Park! Will we see you there??? If you're planning on coming, head over to www.thecitynetwork.org/picnic to RSVP so we can get a head count for food! #thevalleynetworkButton -
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Today's episode of the City Network Podcast features church planter DJ Marx, who is launching Storyline Church on September 22nd. Listen in to hear DJ's story, from pastoring in California to Boise to church planting here in Meridian. We talk about recovering from church hurt, trusting God to provide resources, the importance of planting with network and accountability, and having people around you to cheer you on. DJ encourages church planters to stay dedicated to forward momentum (even if it's one tiny thing per day), and urges church partners to stay in the game with church planters. "It's not my church," he says. "It's our church, because we're all going after the same thing." Listen to the whole episode wherever you get your podcasts! To support the work at Storyline, here are all the deets: - Go to their website at storylinechurch.tv for everything you might want to know about what they're up to, and sign up for their newsletter to stay in the loop - Follow them on Instagram @storylinechurchtv and Facebook at StorylineChurch.tv - Pray this Irish Blessing over them: May the road rise to meet you, May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face, The rains fall soft upon your fields. And until we meet again, May God hold you in the palm of his hand. #thevalleynetwork #djmarx #storylinechurchtv #storyline #churchplantingmeridianButton -
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Will you take 5 minutes and help us out? As we work through the process of merging The City Network and Treasure the Valley, we hope to better serve the pastors and leaders in the valley. By filling out this survey, you'll give us a better idea of how we can serve you and your community in this next season. PLUS: you'll be entered to win a FREE TWO NIGHT STAY at the Shore Lodge in McCall! Go to www.thecitynetwork.org/survey to get started! #thevalleynetwork #boisechurchplanting #churchplantingnetwork #valleynetworkchurchplanting #treasurevalleychurchplantingButton -
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such good words from Samuel and Marina! We loved our conversation earlier this week with Samuel and Marina from @rapha.church ! Tune into The City Network podcast to listen to their story, to learn, and to see how you can support our friends at Rapha! If you'd like to support them, here are the deets: Follow them on Instagram (@rapha.church) and Facebook (Rapha Church) Go to their website at raphachurch.com Connect with the Mendozas at info@raphachurch.com Show up to their launch date on September 22nd at the West Ada School District Office!Button -
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new podcast episode alert!! On Surprises, Dreams, and Wild Faith: Planting Rapha Church with Samuel and Marina Mendoza "Don't argue for your limitations, and keep dreaming." We had a great conversation with Samuel and Marina Mendoza on the podcast this week! They're planting Rapha Church, officially launching on September 22nd, with the mission to bring the gospel of Jesus to all, and empower believers to disciple others. They have a passion for seeing people's souls and bodies restored, and a wild and determined faith to see what God will do in this season! This episode is chock full of encouragement, no matter where you are in the church planting or pastoring journey. Listen in at The City Network Podcast to hear their story, to learn, and to see how you can support our friends at Rapha! If you'd like to support them, here's how: - Follow them on Instagram @rapha.church, and Facebook (Rapha Church) - Go to their website at raphachurch.com - Connect with the Mendozas at info@raphachurch.com - Show up to their launch date on September 22nd at the West Ada School District Office! #treasurevalleychurchplanting #valleynetwork #raphachurchButton -
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Do you want to win a huge surprise sweepstakes prize?? Check your email: it's time for the monthly update from The Valley Network, where you'll find a link to a survey we need you to take to help us better serve you as we merge The City Network and Treasure the Valley. If you complete the survey, you'll be entered to win! You'll also find an invite to our family picnic, and an important date to have in your calendar this fall! If you aren't getting our emails, please go to www.thecitynetwork.org/connect to make sure you stay in the loop! #thevalleynetwork #tvn #treasurevalleychurchplanting #boisechurch #boisechurchplanting #churchplantingboise #churchplantingmeridian #churchplantingnampa #churchplantingkuna #churchplantingcaldwellButton -
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Have you RSVP'd to the Valley Network Family Picnic yet?? We can't wait to spend the afternoon with you at Settler's Park! Summer goes by fast, so don't miss this opportunity to get that much needed quality time with your friends and their families. There's cornhole, pickle ball, and a splash pad for the littles at the park, and food will be provided. Please RSVP at www.thecitynetwork.org/picnic if you plan to attend, as we will use these numbers for ordering food! See you then! #thevalleynetwork #valleynetwork #churchplantingboise #churchplantingtreasurevalleyButton -
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Do you have our family picnic on your calendar yet??? We're hosting a picnic at Settler's Park for you and your family on July 18, from 11a-2p. There will be a variety of activities available (corn hole, pickle ball, splash pad for kiddos, etc.) This is a great opportunity for that connection with our friends on mission we all crave throughout the busy school year. Food will be provided! We'll be under shelter #2, and can't wait to see you there! Go to www.thecitynetwork.org/picnic to RSVP! #valleynetwork #churchplantingnetwork #churchplantingboise #churchplantingmeridian #churchplantingkuna #churchplantingnampa #churchplantingcaldwellButton -
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Prep for our fall gathering by reading this incredible resource by our guest speaker, Ed Stetzer! Here's a synopsis of Ed's book, Planting Missional Churches: Planting a church is one of the most exciting adventures you’ll ever embark on. It’s also one of the hardest. It requires initiative, leadership, strategy, systems, and a lot of prayer. In this second edition of Planting Missional Churches, not only will you find a completely redesigned book with new content in every single chapter, but you will also find several new chapters on topics such as church multiplication, residencies, multi-ethnic ministry, multisite, denominations and networks, and spiritual leadership. So if you’re planting a church, be prepared. Use this book as a guide to build the needed ministry areas so that you can multiply over and over again.Button -
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ATTN: Guest Speaker for Fall Gathering! In partnership with MAF, we will be hosting Ed Stetzer as guest speaker for our fall gathering. The gathering is October 8-11 at Crossroads Church in Nampa! We'll have more info to come soon, but for now, save those dates! #edstezter #mafButton -
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Introducing... the Valley Network! We exist to to catalyze healthy churches and healthy leaders through strategic networks partnering for gospel saturation, and in this season, that looks like merging with Treasure the Valley Pastors Network and rebranding from The City Network to the Valley Network. Watch the video from our executive director Brian Taylor, and board member Dusty Benner to hear more about how we're coming together to see valley-wide transformation. P.S. We're not quite changed over everywhere yet- over the next few months, you'll see The City Network slowly pivot to The Valley Network- thanks for your patience as we roll out these changes!Button -
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Check your emails for important info re: June updates! There's a lot going on (including a name & brand change for City Network), a summer BBQ, an announcement about a really exciting upcoming event, and more. Didn't get the email? Go to www.citynetwork.org/connect to make sure you stay in the loop with everything going on! #thevalleynetwork #churchplantingnetwork #churchplantingboise #churchplantingidahoButton -
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We're hosting a barbecue at Settler's Park for you and your family on July 18, from 11a-2p. There will be a variety of activities available (corn hole, pickle ball, splash pad for kiddos, etc.) This is a great opportunity for that connection with our friends on mission we all crave throughout the busy school year. We'll be under shelter #2, and can't wait to see you there! Go to www.thecitynetwork.org/bbq to RSVP! #valleynetwork #churchplantingnetwork #churchplantingboise #churchplantingmeridian #churchplantingkuna #churchplantingnampa #churchplantingcaldwellButton -
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We have a big announcement! We're merging & rebranding in order to better serve our valley. The history of Treasure Valley pastors partnering for kingdom purposes reaches back for decades. Emboldened by Jesus’ prayer for unity in the Church in John 17, and seeing commonality over time between our individual organization’s kingdom work in our valley, we are thrilled to announce to you that Treasure the Valley and The City Network are officially coming together to form The Valley Network–a combination of the two names, and the heart behind the two organizations: to Catalyze healthy churches and healthy leaders through strategic networks partnering for gospel saturation. As we go forward, we want to see local, hands-on, specific networks pop-up and persist in each city within the Treasure Valley: Boise, Meridian, Kuna, Nampa, Caldwell, and Middleton. As we move into this new season, our ultimate aim is still the same: to see the church multiplied so that every person in the Treasure Valley would encounter the incarnated gospel, experiencing life transformation in the Way of Jesus. More to come soon, and in the meantime, check your emails for the full announcement letter from Brian and Dusty!Button -
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Do you find yourself wondering if the gospel is still good news for us today? What does recovering the gospel make you think about? Long for? Listen to last week's episode of The City Network Podcast with @jonny.is today, wherever you get your podcasts!Button -
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"Is the gospel good news for us today? Many Christians―especially young Christians stepping into a world and a church devastated by division, scandal, and abuse―are asking this question and deciding it simply isn’t. For many, it seems like our faith has little to offer the world around us. Our gospel has become too small―it looks nothing like the Jesus who embodies good news in the flesh." - @jonny.is We loved having Jonny on the podcast earlier this month. Go to thecitynetwork.org/resources to order his new book! #prodialgospel #jonnymorrison #churchplanting #boisechurchplantingButton -
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a partnership to grow healthy churches ⛪ at The City Network, we thrive on partnership. As we get close to summer, who do you need to connect with before the schedule fills up (and people are out of office?) What relationships need to be cultivated in this season? Don't miss out on an opportunity to see the kingdom of heaven break in! #thecitynetwork #churchplantingnetwork #boisechurchplantingButton -
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Do you find yourself wondering if the gospel is still good news for us today? What does recovering the gospel make you think about? Long for? Listen to last week's episode of The City Network Podcast with @jonny.is today, wherever you get your podcasts!Button -
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At The City Network, we love bringing in experienced practitioners from all different ministries and organizations to learn, train, and grow together. Who have you learned from this year that's made an impact on your kingdom work? #thecitynetwork #churchplantingnetwork #churchplantingboiseButton -
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Did you know that City Network provides a library of great resource recommendations as you begin (or continue in!) your church planting journey? They're centered around the themes of Thrive, Send, and Plant, so no matter whether you want to get healthy as a church, sponsor or send out a church plant, or plant a church yourself, there's a resource for you! Go to www.thecitynetwork.org/resources to learn more. #thecitynetwork #churchplantingnetwork #boisechurchplanting #resourcesButton -
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Will we see you this weekend at Gathered to Scatter? Join us as we learn to unleash hope among everyday people. It's May 17-18 at Summit Church! Go to https://boisesummit24.ascentmovement.org/ to sign up! #gatheredtoscatter #thecitynetwork #boisechurchplanting #churchplantingnetworkButton -
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Join @bobbyfrazier and other City Network leaders at the Gathered to Scatter event at Summit Church coming up THIS weekend! It'll be a beautiful time of learning what it looks like to do kingdom work in our neighborhoods. Go to https://boisesummit24.ascentmovement.org/ to sign up! #gatheredtoscatter #thecitynetwork #churchplantingnetworkButton -
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Do you find yourself wondering if the gospel is still good news for us today? What does recovering the gospel make you think about? Long for? Join us for today's episode of The City Network Podcast where Robert is joined by @jonny.is, author, pastor, and theologian, where they talk about Jonny's most recent book, Prodig al Gospel: Getting Lost and Found Again in the Good News. They dive into the concepts of rest, sabbath, atonement, the kingship of Jesus, the problem of sin, what the gospel is, and what it means for us today. Listen in! #thecitynetwork #boisechurchplanting #churchplantingboise #jonnymorrison #prodigalButton -
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Check your emails for a spring update from the City Network: - highlights from Soul Care Summit - an exciting new training opportunity - podcast episodes and more! If you didn't receive the email, that means you're not on our mailing list! Head over to www.thecitynetwork.org/connect to sign up! #thecitynetwork #churchplantingboise #churchplantingnetwork #churchplantingboisemetroButton -
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@jessie.horney is a local pastor, poet and writer who cares about hospitality and making room for people at the table. She'll be speaking at the upcoming Gathered to Scatter event on MAY 17-18, all about engaging neighborhoods for the gospel. Will we see you there? #gatheredtoscatter #thecitynetwork #churchplantingnetworkButton -
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We have an incredible opportunity to support our friends @ruja_org with an upcoming church plant in Uganda! Watch this video to see how you can be involved, and contact @regularandrew with any questions at andrew@redemptionboise.org. #churchplanting #globalmovement #churchplantingnetworksButton -
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Did you know the City Network has a podcast? ICYMI, jump over to The City Network Podcast wherever you get your podcasts or go to www.thecitynetwork/podcast and check out the last 5 killer episodes with special guests: 1. Chris Backert, A Blended Ecology of the Church 2. @prestonsprinkle, Flip It On It's Head: The Church in the Shadow of Empire 3. Brian Johnson from @newthingnorthamerica, Simple Churches in Everyday Spaces 4. @jessie.horney, What Breaks Your Heart and Lights You Up: A Conversation on Season and Calling 5. @mikefrost6, Kingdom Proclamation and Calling #thecitynetworkpodcast #practioners #churchplanting #churchplantingnetwork #churchplantingboise #boisechurchButton -
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Have you read Creating a Missional Culture by JR Woodward? It's one of our favorites at The City Network. Access this book & other important resources at www.thecitynetwork.org/resources! #thecitynetwork #creatingamissionalcultureButton -
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At the upcoming Gathered to Scatter event, put on in partnership with Ascent, Fresh Expressions, The City Network, and Summit Church, you'll learn: -to reach people who might never come to a traditional "Sunday" church -to unleash your church's pioneering leaders without destroying your established congregation -to develop powerful leaders even if you don't have a big staff. While many leadership events are oriented around well-known speakers, Gathered to Scatter features practitioners who are deeply experienced in leading small- and mid-sized congregations. Find out more ®gister online: boisesummit24.ascentmovement.org Join us for a new vision of what an everyday church can be! #thecitynetwork #gatheredtoscatterButton -
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Our neighborhoods are aching for the good news of Jesus Christ. God wants to empower everyday churches to proclaim the Kingdom in everyday places. At this event, sponsored by Ascent, Fresh Expressions, and The City Network, you'll learn how regular congregations are reimagining and reorganizing to bring hope into the cafés, schools, workplaces, neighborhoods, and common places we spend our days. Find out more ®gister online: boisesummit24.ascentmovement.org Join us for a new vision of what an everyday church can be!Button -
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Did you know one of our board members, @bobbyfrazier, co-hosts a church planting podcast called @churchplanterpodcast? They're consistently releasing quality content about all things church planting, from missional outreach, and real estate, to pop culture and how to engage with politics as leaders in our neighborhood. Give it a listen! #thecitynetwork #churchplanterpodcast #churchplantingnetwork #missionallivingButton -
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We've had some new people join our community lately, and we've also had some leadership change at The City Network as well. We wanted to take a minute and introduce ourselves to you. We're grateful you're here, and so thankful for the opportunity to serve you and our valley. Our new board: Brian Taylor x Director of City Network & Executive Pastor of Crossroads Church x Nampa, ID Robert Frazier x Lead Pastor of Redemption Hill x Boise, ID Dusy Benner x Lead Pastor of Sojurn Alliance x Boise, ID Scott Billings x Lead Pastor of Boise Church x Boise, ID Our Staff: Jessi Peck x Administrative Coordinator Alyssa Stadtlander x Communications Director Jay Miller x Visual & Production Questions or comments or just need to talk with someone? You can reach any of us at (ourname)@thecitynetwork.org at any time. Looking forward to connecting with you all!Button -
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Last chance to sign up for The Soul Care Summit! Don't wait- register yourself, your spouse and your team at www.thecitynetwork.org/soulcare now! We can't wait to spend some quality time together in the mountains with you! ⛰️ #thecitynetwork #soulcaresummitButton -
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On the cyclical nature of New Testament Witness with Chris Backert from this week's episode! Like what you're hearing? Sign up for the Gathered to Scatter event next month at https://boisesummit24.ascentmovement.org/. Listen to the whole episode at The City Network Podcast wherever you get your podcasts! #thecitynetworkpodcast #churchplantingButton -
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LAST DAY for a discounted price on registration for the Soul Care Summit! Make sure to snag a ticket for the three-day retreat today for yourself and your spouse, and mark on the form how we can help out with childcare. We can't wait to be together, rest, pray, and just hang out! Go to www.thecitynetwork.org/soulcare to register. #thecitynetwork #soulcaresummitButton -
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Tim Rule, author of Finding Home in God's Heart will be one of our featured speakers at the Soul Care Retreat. To get familiar with Tim & his work, here's a brief synopsis of his book: The majority of us grew up in homes that were less than perfect. Your family’s relational environment likely had a deep and lasting impact on your identity, how you think, what you believe, and your emotions and behaviors. If you grew up in a dysfunctional family, you don’t have to be defined by or stuck in your past experiences. Tim Rule has experienced in his own life how deeply God cares about the hurting home and has walked the path of recovery God provides. You can find the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Home-Gods-Heart-Dysfunctional/dp/1737727307 Join us at the Soul Care Retreat to hear more from Tim! Go to www.thecitynetwork.org/soulcare to register! #soulcaresummit #thecitynetworkButton -
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Listen to this message from Kathie Slussor Carlson on why YOU should be at the Soul Care Summit coming up in just a few weeks. Kathie is one of our speakers and practitioners joining us for our time away, and we couldn't be more excited to hear & learn from her. Will you & your spouse join us as we give the Lord space to rest and restore our souls? Go to www.thecitynetwork.org/soulcare to register. P.S. Remember, if you need childcare, that's something we're helping with this time around. Please reach out with questions!Button -
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Have you registered for the Soul Care Summit yet? The price is moving from $130 to $160 per person on FRIDAY (April 12). Make sure to snag a ticket for the three-day retreat for yourself and your spouse, and mark on the form how we can help out with childcare. We can't wait to be together, rest, pray, and just hang out! Go to www.thecitynetwork.org/soulcare to register. #thecitynetwork #soulcaresummitButton -
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For today's episode of The City Network Podcast, Robert is live with Chris Backert, pastor, author, the senior director of Fresh Expressions NA, and leader in the Ascent movement. Chris is helping to lead the Gathered to Scatter event coming up next month! In this episode, the two talk all things mission and evangelical witness. They discuss the decline of traditional denominationalism in the church and the emergence of new forms of church expressions, including microchurches and networks, and explore the challenges and opportunities faced by church planters, the concept of a "blended ecology of church," and the cyclical nature of church growth and decline. They end with a discussion on the importance of engaging with children and youth, the need for better theological education, and the potential of planting churches in less "desirable" areas. Listen to the episode at The City Network Podcast, wherever you get your podcasts! #thecitynetwork #chrisbackert #freshexpressionsButton -
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Do you find yourself wishing you had a reason to get away for a few days with your spouse? Here's a perfect opportunity for you ✨ The City Network Soul Care Summit is happening in just two weeks and it's not too late to sign up! We'll even help you with childcare. Join us up at Quaker Hill from April 22-24. Go to thecitynetwork.org/soulcaresummit to register! #thecitynetwork #soulcaresummit #retreatButton -
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Check your emails for some April updates with The City Network! Today's update features: -The Soul Care Summit -A partner event in May -A new podcast episode with @prestonsprinkle -Our sponsor, @intermountainchurchplanters We love you all! Keep up the good work you're doing for our valley. #thecitynetwork #springupdatesButton -
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We’d love to have you at the Soul Care Summit in April 22nd-24th up at Quaker Hill in McCall! Listen to our new Board member, @dustybenner, talk about why you and your spouse should be there! Go to www.thecitynetwork.org/soulcaresummit to register! #thecitynetwork #soulcaresummitButton -
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This is your personal invitation from our Executive Director Brian Taylor to the The City Network Soul Care Summit, happening next month in McCall. Listen in to why Brian thinks you should be there, and what you and your spouse will get out of the few days away. P.S. We’re offering childcare and would love to help you out! Let us know on your registration form and we’ll be in touch. Click the link in bio or go to www.thecitynetwork.org/soulcaresummit to register! #ChurchPlantingBoise #BoiseChurchPlant #NewChurchBoise #ChurchStartupBoise #PlantingAChurchInBoise #BoiseChristianCommunity #FaithCommunityBoise #ChurchGrowthBoise #ChurchDevelopmentBoise #ChristianMinistryBoise #ChurchOutreachBoise #SpiritualCommunityBoise #BoiseChurchPlantingNetwork #ChurchPlantingResourcesBoise #ChurchPlantingStrategiesBoise #BoiseChurchPlantingOrganization #ChurchPlantingConferenceBoise #ChurchPlantingMovementBoise #BoiseChurchPlantingMissions #ChurchPlantingTrainingBoise #ChurchPlantingAssessmentBoise #ChurchPlantingConsultantBoise #BoiseChurchPlantingSupport #ChurchPlantingCoachBoise #BoiseChurchPlantingBlogButton -
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This is your personal invitation from one of our amazing speakers at The City Network Soul Care Summit, happening next month in McCall. Listen in to why Tim Rule thinks you should be there, and what you and your spouse will get out of the few days away. Click the link in bio or go to www.thecitynetwork.org/soulcaresummit to register! ##ChurchPlantingBoise #BoiseChurchPlant #NewChurchBoise #ChurchStartupBoise #PlantingAChurchInBoise #BoiseChristianCommunity #FaithCommunityBoise #ChurchGrowthBoise #ChurchDevelopmentBoise #ChristianMinistryBoise #ChurchOutreachBoise #SpiritualCommunityBoise #BoiseChurchPlantingNetwork #ChurchPlantingResourcesBoise #ChurchPlantingStrategiesBoise #BoiseChurchPlantingOrganization #ChurchPlantingConferenceBoise #ChurchPlantingMovementBoiseButton -
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You heard that right! Soul Care Summit is in ONE MONTH! Will you & your spouse be attending this year? It's an incredible few days away to rest, pray for the valley and pray into vision, and spend quality time with our Father together. Plus, we're helping with childcare this year! Let us know if that's a need for you on your registration form. Need more info? Ready to sign up? Go to www.thecitynetwork.org/soulcaresummit or click the link in bio! #thecitynetwork #soulcaresummit #valleychurchplanting #boisechurchplanting #nampachurchplanting #meridianchurchplantingButton -
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Kathie Slusser Carlson is a missionary with Paraclete Mission Group, a Member Care Specialist with Mission Aviation Fellowship, and the Curriculum and Care Specialist at Inner Life Ministries. She has over 20 years of coming alongside ministries around the world to bring emotional, relational, and spiritual health to missionaries and ministry leaders. Her passion is to see God's people thrive in the callings God places on their hearts and lives. Learn more about Kathie here! #kathieslussor #soulcaresummit #citynetwork #idahochurchplanting #treasurevalleychurchplanting #boisechurchplanting #meridianchurchplanting #nampachurchplanting #caldwellchurchplanting #churchplantingnetworkButton -
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@preston.sprinkle on how to engage as a church leader in today's political discourse, pt. 2/2 #churchplanterpodcast #prestonsprinkle #exiles #exilesinbabylon #churchintheshadowofculture #churchplanting #political #kingdompolitics #culture #discipleship #counterculturalButton -
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Introducing one of our Soul Care Summit speakers, TIM RULE! Tim is the founder and director of InnerLife Ministries. He is the author of "Finding Home in God's Heart: Recovering from a Dysfunctional Family Background" and developer of the discipleship process called Untying the Knots of the Heart. He is also a conference speaker, with a driving passion is to bring real life change to people, helping them explore, understand inner life and relational dynamics. Learn more about Tim at www.innerlifeministries.com/our-team and @trule3 on instagram. #timrule #soulcaresummit #citynetwork #idahochurchplanting #treasurevalleychurchplanting #boisechurchplanting #meridianchurchplanting #nampachurchplanting #caldwellchurchplanting #churchplantingnetworkButton -
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@preston.sprinkle on how to engage as a church leader in today's political discourse, pt. 1/2 #churchplanterpodcast #prestonsprinkle #exiles #exilesinbabylon #churchintheshadowofculture #churchplanting #political #kingdompolitics #culture #discipleship #counterculturalButton -
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As the next election season is quickly approaching, are you finding yourself wondering how to engage politically in the culture and with your congregation (or if you even should?) In today's Wednesday episode, we chat with author, teacher, and speaker @preston.sprinkle, about his new book, Exiles: The Church in the Shadow of Empire. We delve into the theological implications of exile, the historical context of the Israelite nation and its tribal identity, and the governance and economic systems of a nation. We explore the political implications of the early Christian movement, the challenges of planting a church in a political era, the divisive nature of mainstream news, and how to find a way through it that is true to the kingdom of God. News/journalism outlets recommended in this episode: -The Pour Over -AND Campaign -Breaking Points Podcast -Matt Tabbi w/ Racket News -Useful Idiots Podcast -The Atlantic #churchplanterpodcast #churchplanting #cpp #churchplantingnetwork #theologyintheraw #prestonsprinkle #exilesinbabylon #exiles #churchintheshadowofempire #culture #discipleship #counterculturalButton -
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Check your emails for an important update from The City Network about upcoming events, podcast episodes and more! We appreciate you being a part of our community, friends. P.S. Didn't receive an email? Want to? Go to www.thecitynetwork.org/connect to connect with what we're doing here at TCN. #thecitynetwork #boisechurchplanting #boisechurchplantingnetworkButton -
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A huge thank you to our amazing sponsors! We couldn’t have done our @exponential_us Roundtable without them. Be sure to check out the incredible work they’re doing: @fcaidaho @intermountainchurchplanters thecea.org @maf_us refugecounseling.com @idahograce @launch_pad_ministries @centerforfaith @loveincboise @solidcreativemedia And a big thank you to @calvaryboise for hosting! Video footage: @casey.levins #thecitynetwork #boisechurchplanting #exponential #exponentialroundtable #boisenetwork #churchplantingnetworkButton -
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The time has come for our Soul Care Prayer Summit 2024- are you ready? The Soul Care Summit is for men and women who serve as leaders and missionaries in the Treasure Valley. This is a space created for you as a visionary leader to hear from God and care for your soul- and it's not just for pastors. It's for anyone to whom God has given a vision for kingdom transformation in their sphere. We want to create a space for you and your spouse to pray over that and for our valley together as a unified church trying to reach the valley with the gospel. If you need, we will be helping with childcare this year- either helping you secure a babysitter at home or providing it up at Quaker Hill. We can't wait to see you, and see how the Spirit moves in your heart over these few days. #soulcaresummit #thecitynetwork #boisechurchplanting #churchplantingnetworkButton -
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Have we domesticated the people of God? What does it look like to be a missionary in our context? Are we expecting people in culture to be missional towards us instead of the other way around? This clip from our most recent podcast is GOLD from guest Brian Johnson. What stands out to you from Brian's talk? #thecitynetwork #boisechurchplanting #churchplantingnetworkButton -
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Have you ever thought about doing church differently? Or felt the desire to try something different in your ministry, but didn't have the context for it? If so, today's episode is for you. In today's episode, we talk with Brian Johnson, Reproducing Churches Champion and integrator for NewThing, and leader in the Kansas City Underground, a microchurch network in KC. Robert and Brian discuss the importance of empathy and support in dealing with tragedies and collective emotions, church expansion, spiritual practices, microchurch networks, coaching pathways, future projects, and the way of Jesus. Just a few nuggets of wisdom in this jam-packed episode! Listen in wherever you get your podcasts! #thecitynetwork #boisechurchplanting #churchplantingnetworks #churchplantingButton -
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Our neighborhoods are aching for the good news of Jesus Christ. God wants to empower everyday churches to proclaim the Kingdom in everyday places. At Gather to Scatter, sponsored by The City Network and other great organizations, you'll learn how regular congregations are reimagining and reorganizing to bring hope into the cafés, schools, workplaces, neighborhoods, and common places we spend our days. Why attend this event? -To reach people who might never come to a traditional "Sunday" church -To unleash your church's pioneering leaders without destroying your established congregation -To develop powerful leaders even if you don't have a big staff While many leadership events are oriented around well-known speakers, Gathered to Scatter features practitioners who are deeply experienced in leading small- and mid-sized congregations. Find out more ®gister online here: boisesummit24.ascentmovement.org Join us for a new vision of what an everyday church can be! P.S. Use the code BOISEROCKS to get almost 50% off your ticket! #thecitynetwork #gatheredtoscatterButton -
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At TCN, we’re so grateful for the ability to learn from incredible speakers and practitioners. We are hugely blessed by the resources and wells of wisdom within so many men and women in our community, and their willingness to share it with us, both formally from the stage and informally from sharing their lives. What’s something you walked away with from the @exponential_us Roundtable? Who is someone who God might be prompting you to share your life with? #residency #resources #4Rs #churchplanting #thecitynetwork #citynetwork #churchplantingnetwork #exponentiaButton -
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At City Network, one of our values is Relationships. We love events like the @exponential_us Roundtable we had the pleasure of hosting earlier this month, where we can network, encourage, lift up, discuss, pray, and worship together as Jesus followers and leaders in Boise. What’s a network relationship that you treasure? Let us know in the comments. ⬇️ #thecitynetwork #exponential #exponentialroundtable #boiseexpo 📹: @casey.levinsButton -
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We had the best time getting to host the first Boise Exponential Roundtable. Thank you to all our volunteers, our staff, our speakers, our sponsors, and everyone who made the day possible. It was such a gift. What was your favorite part of this years' Expo? #thecitynetwork #boiseexponential #exponential #churchplanting #movement #churchplantingmovement #boisechurchplanting Photos: @casey.levinsButton -
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Exponential Pre-Conference starts tomorrow! Will you be there? It's not too late to register! Click the link in bio or go to exponential.org/boise-roundtable to do so! #thecitynetwork #boiseroundtable #exponentialButton -
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Check out the next two speakers at Exponential Boise Roundtable tomorrow! Preston Sprinkle is a cholar, podcaster, speaker, a New York Times bestselling author, and is the co-founder and president of The Center for Faith, Sexuality & Gender. Hear from Preston during the second main session on Thursday, February 1. Jessie Horney is a pastor, writer, poet, and teacher. She's the director of the missional neighborhood preschool, Wonder School. Hear from Jessie about creative ways to talk to your neighbors and friends about Jesus in a way that feels natural, authentic, and gentle, during the first workshop on Thursday, February 1. #boiseexponential #boisechurchplanting #exponential #boise #citynetwork #chuchplanting #multiplicationButton -
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One week left until Exponential Roundtable! Who are you bringing with you? Tag them in the comments ⬇️ #boiseroundtable #thecitynetwork #boisechurchplantingButton
