After a series of teleconference meetings in 2006, GUMNet formed when a group of 12 people from different countries convened in June of 2007 in Boston to discern how believers could better serve God in addressing the challenges of cities around the globe. GUMNet's mission (which is based on John 17:20-23) is to connect cities around the world in order for the body of Christ to work together in unity. GUMNet has grown to approximately 35 members in over 20 countries that meet monthly by teleconference and collaborate using an online base camp.
GUMNet’s second international gathering in Sept of 2009 in New York City focused on developing its long term vision, mission, and outcomes around various topics including: connecting existing regional network leaders, sharing and developing urban ministry education and training resources, developing an international urban ministry practitioner news network, and considering future international consultations in Mumbai and Cape Town in 2010.
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Dr. Doug Hall, GUMNet International Convener & the Global Urban Ministries Network Team