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
  • Contact the Network
    • Jessica Pierson | Email HERE
• Belong Charlotte Network: A Disability Ministry Network (Co-convened with Joni and Friends – Charlotte)

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• • Contact the Network
    • Christina Sloat | Email HERE

• CharMeck Responds Coalition (Emergency Response Network, Co-convened with Mecklenburg County Dept. of Emergency Management)
  • Contact the Coalition
    • Jessica Pierson | Email HERE
• Counter Trafficking Network
  • Contact the Network
    • Hannah Arrowood | Email HERE
• Mental Health Ecosystem (Co-convening with Church X City Counseling)
  • Contact the Ecosystem
    • Jessica Pierson | Email HERE
• Resilient Families Network (Co-convened with Congregations for Kids and Alongside Families)
  • Contact the Network
    • Gen Bowden | Email HERE

The Great Commission Networks

• Charlotte Marriages Network (Co-convened with Charlotte Marriages and Communio)
  • Contact the Network
    • Devin Tharp | Email HERE
• Greater Charlotte Church Planting Network
  • Contact the Network
    • Chris Ruppe | Email HERE
• Evangelism Network (In Development with Palau)
• Latino Pastors Network
  • Contact the Network
    • Sammy Gonzalez | Email HERE
• MicroChurch Network
  • Contact the Network
    • Ken Norton | Email HERE