Network
Log in to existing networks and conversations
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Children’s Ministry Network
Connect with other children’s ministry leaders in this emerging network. Contact Susan Hughes at susan@powhatancommunitychurch.org for more information.
- Empowering Women Network
Conversations and actions about social justice issues related to women. If you would like more information, please contact Lynn Litchfield or John Chandler at john@rasnet.org.
- Executive Pastors Network (XP Network)
This network is designed for pastors who are serving in the role of Executive Pastor and will provide an opportunity to gather with peers who are in parallel roles in churches of similar size and level of complexity. The network will try to rotate potential future gatherings with different churches in the Northern Virginia. If interested, contact John Chandler at john@rasnet.org or 888.674.4362.
- High-Potential Leaders Network
Are you a twenty-something leader with an apostolic vision? Would your mentor say you are long on talent but short on experience? RASNet is looking for diamonds in the rough who have the potential to be high-impact congregational leaders. Contact John Chandler at john@rasnet.org or 888.674.4362.
- Inner City Turnaround Network
For pastors and leaders seeking transformation in transitional neighborhoods. Forming Spring 2008. If interested, contact Bill Nieporte at pastor@pattersonavenuebaptist.com.
- Innovative Church Network
Seeker-friendly to seeker-targeted congregations connecting to discuss leadership, evangelism, and emerging ministry practices. Founded by leaders at www.coastalcommunitychurch.com, www.powhatancommunitychurch.org, www.mountainviewcc.net, and www.atleechurch.org, this network hosted its first conference, “ALIEN,” in February 2007. For info, contact Hank Brooks at hdcjbrooks@aol.com.
- Multisite Churches
Congregations seeking to be “one church in many places,” ranging from well-established multi-sites to churches considering this ministry model. For info on the model, consultation, connection with practicing churches, and access to training from www.newthing.org, contact glenn.akins@vbmb.org.
- Mustard Seed Network
Pastors of county seat and small town churches who are interested in growing and reaching their community. Check out their website at http://mustardseednet.wordpress.com/. For more information, contact Michael Cheuk at Michael@farmvillebaptist.org
- Pastors of 300
Are you lead pastor of a congregation averaging from about 225 to 400 in weekly worship? Would you like to meet occasionally with other pastors of churches of similar size to work together on issues of staffing, worship planning, leadership development, and how to stay strong spiritually?
- Social Networking Tools —
http://www.leadnet.org/downloads/Social%20Networking%20Tools.pdf
- Southwest VA Pastors of 200 Network
Do you lead a congregation averaging about 200 in weekly worship? If you would like to meet with other pastors of churches of similar size to work together on issues of staffing, worship planning, leadership development, and staying spiritually strong please contact Rusty Mullins at rusjen@yahoo.com
- Transformational Pastors Network
For lead pastors of complex, regional churches who connect over strategic, apostolic conversations centered on reaching large regions with the Gospel. Contact jimbaucom@aol.com or john@rasnet.org.
- Transitional Neighborhoods Network
A network for pastors in churches whose community is in change. For more information on this network, contact Bill Nieporte at billnieporte@pastor.com
- Turnaround Churches
Has your church struggled to get off of the plateau? Is 100 or 200 in worship attendance a glass ceiling for your congregation? There are opportunities to connect with churches that are in the same boat – and churches that have broken through. Training opportunities also available. In Virginia, east of Charlottesville, contact Tommy Speight at trspeight@verizon.net. In Virginia, west of Charlottesville (or if you’re not sure), contact john@rasnet.org or 888.674.4362.
- Zion Network
Leaders in the Zion Crossroads area off exit 136 of I-64 who are interested in strategic conversations about reaching this region’s growing area. Host David Clay can be reached at davidclay@effortchurch.org.
- What I’m looking for is not here...
Don’t see the network you’re looking for? RASNet can help you start the network and leadership conversation you need. Go to the Connect page and give us some information, and we may add some fuel to the fire!
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