b'Citygate NetworkI hope your takeaway from reading and reflecting on our Kingdom move-ment comes from realizing you are part of something bigger. You can do what you do with all your heart and soul, but it will not have the same impact as it will when you link arms with other colleagues and organizations that share the same passion. Since we are surrounded by so many examples of faith, we must get rid of everything that slows us down, especially sin that distracts us. We must run the race that lies ahead of us and never give up.We must focus on Jesus, the source and goal of our faith (Hebrews 12:12, GODS WORD Translation).I invite you to feel the momentum. Of course you can just enjoy thebenefits, services, and resources that Citygate Network offers, but I hopeand pray that your membership and engagement will become even more significant. Step into the movement as you walk and work alongside others making a Kingdom impact on the front lines of poverty, addiction, mentalhealth, and homelessness. Lets do this together, for the Cause.Tom De Vries became President/CEO of Citygate Network on August 1, 2023. Tom has served as a church planter, multi-site church lead pastor, and church multiplication move-ment leader. Most recently, Tom filled the president/CEO role at theGlobal Leadership Network(GLN), an international ministry producing training and equipping through the Global Leadership Summit. Prior to the GLN, Tom was the general secretary of theRe-formed Church in America. He holds a Doctorate in Ministry from Western Seminary, a Master of Divinity degree from Fuller Seminary, and a B.A. from Wheaton College. Tom has a track record of innovation, strategic planning, and leading high-performance teams for increasing ministry impact. Tom and his wife, Laura, have three adult children.*SOURCES:Cambridge University Press & Assessment 2025; dictionary.cambridge.org Merriam-Webster, Incorporated 2025; merriam-webster.com MooMooMath and Science; youtube.com/@MooMooMath 13 INSTIGATE|January/February|2026'