God cares about us as sons and daughters, not just about the labor we represent for building His Church. Having humbled ourselves before God, it is easier to humble ourselves before one another. Think through how you should handle the meeting, but be flexible. Make sure all participants recognize that it is their meeting, not just yours. Develop a Mission Statement Identify and document the purpose and expectations of your network.
Some networks require each member to sign a statement of common goals.
Some networks have found it beneficial to agree upon a Doctrinal statement. Such statements should leave breathing room for members who may not have the exact same theological perspective. Many networks use a widely accepted statement of faith such as that of the Lausanne Covenant . Steve Moore previously with Kingdom Building Ministries is now Vice President of International Ministries for Emerging Young Leaders . In addition to developing young leaders around the world, Steve consults with local churches in the area of people group adoption and resource network formation.