b'GATEPOSTS Citygate Network News and Events November/December 2025 www.citygatenetwork.orgInstigate Earns Best in Class HonorsThank You, Aly! Were so pleased to share that Instigate magazine has wonOn October 31, we bid a heartfelt another award from the Evangelical Press Association!farewell to Aly Zadurowicz due to Instigate took second place in its category in this years Bestthe conclusion of grant funding for in Class competition, receiving compliments on the engag her position. Since joining Citygate ing content and strong visuals. WeNetwork as a parttime database want to thank our member andmanager back in 2020, and thenZadurowiczbusiness partner contributors forlater stepping into her role as directhe critical part you all play intor of member engagement, Aly faithfully served with Instigates success. Your rivetingexcellence, diligence, compassion, and a deep love for stories and practical advice,the people and ministries we represent. Her dedication combined with the compellingstrengthened relationships across our network and helped and touching photos you share,our membership and retention numbers flourish. Although help make Instigate a consistentlywell miss her, the Lord prepared Alys heart for this deparexcellent publication that is notture, and we know that He will continue to work in and only valued by the Citygate Network membership but alsothrough her for His Kingdom. recognized by media professionals. We look forward to unveiling the next iteration of Instigate in the new year!Innovation & Impact Labs Register for the 2026Gaining MomentumThe next Innovation & Impact Labs event, scheduled to take Annual Conferenceplace in Atlanta, Georgia, January 2730, 2026, has already & Exposition filled to capacity! This immersive experience offers Are you ready to experience four daysministry leadership teams of training, inspiration, and community?the opportunity to engage Join us in Grand Rapids, Michigan, next sum in interactive workshops mer for the 2026 Annual Conference and Exposi and indepth discussions led tion! Registration for the June 912 event is open!by respected leaders in the Hotel booking for the conference venue, DeVos Place, isfield. Participants also gain handson experience by open as well. The event theme, All for Love, will challengeshadowing practitioners. To join the Atlanta waitlist, you to put the love of Christ into action in all that you doplease contact us at info@citygatenetwork.org. You might (1 John 4:21). See you in Michigan! also consider the Seattle, Washington, event, scheduled for April 1417, 2026. Questions can be directed to Lisa Miller at lmiller@citygatenetwork.org or (719) 2668300.Designer Mike Hames Retires Citygate Networks longtime designer, Mike Hames, has decided to retire. Mike has provided a wide range of creative resources for the organization since 2008, including our Annual ConferenceHames& Exposition materials and our Learn more atawardwinning Instigate magazine. Were deeply grateful www.citygatenetwork.org/annualconference2026.for Mikes hard work, artistic eye, and commitment to excellence. His partnership has blessed us.62'