OUR AFFINITY NETWORKS

FORCLT’s affinity networks were born out of more than a decade of trust cultivated through our citywide Pastoral Networks and a growing unity among the Church in Greater Charlotte. As this trust deepened, church, non-profit, civic & business leaders began to approach FORCLT with shared passions or positions, asking for help in connecting with others who carried the same burden. In response, we helped launch and support these unique, mission-driven affinity networks. Today, our affinity networks unite leaders around passion or position, creating space for collaboration, prayer, and action that advance the flourishing of our city through the power of relationship.

PASSION: Gathering church, non-profit, civic & business leaders to address the most pressing realities in our city collaboratively.
POSITION: Gathering leaders with the same ministry roles for mutual encouragement, shared learning, and collaborative mission.

We operationalize our networks around the four primary themes of Christ’s holistic mission as revealed in the Scriptures. These “Four Greats” (The Great Commandment, The Great Compassion, The Great Commission, and The Great Collaboration) help frame how the Church of Greater Charlotte can Love, Serve, and Make Disciples Together. Every FORCLT network aligns with one of these “Greats.”

The Great Compassion Networks

Affordable Housing Network – In Development
Belong Charlotte Network (was the Disability Awareness Network) (Co-convened with Joni and Friends – Charlotte)
- Network Leaders
  - Christina Sloat | Email HERE
  - Cleveland Huntley | Email HERE
  - Russ Duncan | Email HERE
CharMeck Responds Coalition (Emergency Response Network, Co-convened with Mecklenburg County Dept. of Emergency Management)
- Network Leader
  - Jessica Pierson | Email HERE
Counter Trafficking Network – In Development
- Network Leader
  - Hannah Arrowood | Email HERE
Mental Health Network (In Development with Church X City Counseling)
- Network Leader
  - Rebecca Woodman | Email HERE
Resilient Families Network (Co-convened with Congregations for Kids and Alongside Families)
- Network Leaders
  - Emily Kemmann | Email HERE
  - Gen Bowden | Email HERE
  - Joe Lanman | Email HERE
  - Rashard Barnes | Email HERE
  - Matt Ham | Email HERE
  - Sara Miller | Email HERE

The Great Commission Networks

Charlotte Marriages Network (Co-convened with Charlotte Marriages and Communio)
- Network Leaders
  - Bob Rauscher | Email HERE
  - Devin Tharp | Email HERE
Greater Charlotte Church Planting Network
- Network Leaders
  - Chris Ruppe | Email HERE
  - Gray Gardner | Email HERE
  - Michael Henderson | Email HERE
  - Mike Moses | Email HERE
Evangelism Network (In Development with Palau)
- Network Leader
  - Skyler Farley | Email HERE
Faith & Work Network (In Development with Charlotte Institute for Faith & Work)
- Network Leaders
  - Julie Silander | Email HERE
  - Mark Upton | Email HERE
Latino Pastors Network
- Network Leader
  - Sammy Gonzalez | Email HERE
MicroChurch Network
- Network Leader
  - Ken Norton | Email HERE
Mission/Outreach Pastor Network – In Development
Next Gen Pastor Network
- Network Leader
  - Kelsey Rodriguez | Email HERE
Reconciliation Network – In Development
- Network Leaders
  - Michael Henderson | Email HERE
  - Mike Moses | Email HERE
YMCA Pastors Network – In Development