b'Discussion forums are easy to navigate and func- A five-month team sprinttion like modern community spaces, encouragingMost projects of this size take 1218 months to com-collaboration. plete. Citygate Network finished theirs in five. By launch Job board listings expire automatically, keeping jobdayMay 7, just ahead of the 2025 Annual Conference opportunities current. & Expositionthe experience felt collaborative and Unlimited access mean entire ministry teams canrelational. participate.Organization admins can update their own usersElevated features and functionalitywithout relying on Citygate Network staff.Staff and members use nearly identical screens,Citygate Networks new digital presence doesnt just simplifying support. look different; it functions differently. Member ministries Members now tell us, I had no idea this is what thenow enjoy: portal could be, Bethany said. For the first time, peopleEasier access to toolkits, webinars, andactually want to be in it. shared resources.A portal they are proud to use.Style & Substance: Developing Instigate 3.0Raising the bar for content and qualityIts hard to believe that Im going on two years ofcontent plan for Instigate aims to develop that prac-serving Citygate Network as managing editor fortice further by including more member voices, and in Instigate. What a great opportunity and experiencenew ways. From devotions and artwork to editorial its been! Were working hard to provide you withfeedback, youre going to see more ministry and increasingly relevant, intentional, innovative contentindividual representation in every issue.that you can readily apply to your daily operations and strategic planning. Welcome to your new magazine! Were excited to continue improving The best part is the opportunity to bring your expe- Instigate from cover to cover and riences and perspectives to the forefront and helpfrom end to end, making it the best them shine. Working with contributors to shape andpublication it can be.sharpen their stories is a great privilege. Our Holly Johnson, managing editorBringing a new look and new life to a respected resource As a longtime Instigate reader, Ive been encour- Paying attention to these design details ensures a aged to think deeply about social issues in my ownmagazine flows together as a cohesive whole. communitywhich inspired me to volunteer weekly at a local food pantry in 2024. Its an honor andAnd thats what you will see in this updated Instigate. joy to be working with the Instigate team, and ImEach issue will feature a variety of design styles looking forward applying my design skills here. inspired by feature article content. Good design supports communication by bringing Redesigning a magazine is like a remodeling athe written word to visual life. We house. Both have structural considerations, func- hope this new look for Instigate tional considerations and, of course, the finishingdoes just that!touches that add personality to a space or magazine. Lydia Barron, senior designercitygatenetwork.org 24'