b'some of the comments weve received from leaders who have participated in our events and experiences in 2025 to encourage and inspire you as we enter a new year:What an opportunity to step back from the day-to-day operations of our pro-grams and see the larger picture of what is happening in our country related to homelessness and connect with [others] who influence those decisions.If you lead an organization that ministers to those experiencing homeless-ness, this is the professional development opportunity that you have been looking for. Not only will you hear from some of todays best speakers, but you will also connect with other believers who share the same passion and experiences.These are my people. To be with 1,200+ believers all dedicated to helping the homeless, troubled, and marginalized across North America was both amazing and humbling.It gave me perspective. Im not doing this alone. Im part of something so much bigger.I worked with such a diverse group of ministry leaders, each serving their communities in unique ways. I gained a deeper understanding of how Godhas uniquely made and is leading me and left feeling refreshed, encouraged, and challenged.Citygate connects me with my tribe. I left feeling reignited for ministry.Seeing what other missions have done is inspiringthe collaboration and creativity across the network amazes me!One of the most engaging and informative experiences of my career.It raised my effectiveness exponentially.The opportunity and responsibility we have to be a voice for those who have no voice and to take a deep dive into the most critical issues facing our work and ministry is not to be taken lightly.Citygate Networkcitygatenetwork.org 12'