THE NETWORK BEYOND
STORY
The formation of Network Beyond was unexpected, yet remarkably timely. Our story begins with groups of people—mostly from churches—who set out to make a difference in the world.
Significant momentum to care for the needs of people materialized through courageous steps of a local church in Greeley, Colorado. Christ Community Church challenged its members to give substantial time and money to make a difference in its community and world. This generous response inspired significant works of compassion around the world.
2005-2008
With the opening of the Kenya Girls' Rescue Center, new partnerships with the sex trafficked in Asia, and the first International Training Institute, there was a need for an organization dedicated to fuel that growth and lead the expansion. In 2010, Network Beyond became a government-recognized 501(c)3 non-profit.
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2009-2010
New partnerships quickly flourish in new countries. Faithful giving allows Network Beyond to invest nearly a quarter of a million dollars in ministry expansion. The International Training Institute continues to grow exponentially--over 300 leaders trained, with 23 of them graduating from the ITI.
2011-2013
Network Beyond expands onto four continents, training Muslim refugees in Europe to inmates in South America to deaf pastors in Africa. In addition to U.S.-led teaching teams, many national leaders join Network Beyond's teaching and prayer teams to reach 1,414 students in seven countries.
2014-2016
Network Beyond continues to pursue partnerships with other non-profits, with ministry taking place in 35 countries. A cumulative 17,000 leaders have been trained through multiple International Training Institutes. Now, more global leaders than U.S. leaders direct ministry.
2017-2019
2020 brought change…political instability, less welcoming attitudes toward European immigrants, and of course COVID and related travel issues. These provided hardship, but also opportunities. Training included both in-person and online formats and introduced us to leaders from creative-access countries. Vision grew and the first Global Summit took place in Kenya to gather core global leadership.