Convene for the Cities Explained

Connecting the Body of Christ Through Shared Infrastructure

A faith-forward Network of Networks helping Christian organizations collaborate, grow, and flourish together without losing their mission, identity, or independence.

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Serving the King with technology designed for His purpose.

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The Challenge We Face Together

The Body of Christ Was Never Meant to Build Alone.

For decades, Christian businesses, ministries, nonprofits, churches, and Kingdom leaders have operated independently; each pursuing a God-given calling, yet frequently disconnected from the broader strength, relationships, resources, and opportunities available throughout the Body of Christ.

Fragmentation
Churches, ministries, and leaders operate in silos... unaware of the work happening right next door. Missed collaboration opportunities multiply.
Missed Collaboration
Isolation
Leaders carry the weight of their calling without a network of peers to strengthen and sustain them. Burnout follows.
Leader Burnout
Disconnected Tools
Ministry teams manage scattered systems, communications, and data. Creates friction instead of focus. Operations become burdensome.
Operational Complexity
Limited Visibility
Impact goes unmeasured. Gaps in care go unseen. Without shared sight, stewardship suffers and sustainability declines.
Reduced Sustainability

Convene for the Cities Was Created to Change That.

Not through more conferences. Not through more inspiration alone. Through real infrastructure for measurable Kingdom outcomes.

A Different Kind of Network
01
Not by replacing organizations.
02
Not by controlling them.
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But by connecting them.

And not merely for conversation alone...
but for Measurable Kingdom Outcomes.

Convene for the Cities exists to help the Body of Christ move beyond isolated effort and disconnected goodwill into coordinated collaboration, shared infrastructure, sustainable opportunity, and tangible impact.

Convene for the Cities Commitment

Keep Your Mission.
Gain Kingdom Multiplication.

One of the most important things to understand about Convene for the Cities is this: Convene for the Cities does not replace your organization. It strengthens it. Independent organizations remain fully autonomous and yet intentionally connected through shared systems, trusted relationships, and mutual support structures.

"Keep your mission. Keep your identity. Keep your leadership. Gain the multiplied strength of connected Kingdom collaboration."
— Dana Dunmyer, Founder, Convene for the Cities
"We don't do what you do. We help you do what you do even better."
— Dana Dunmyer, Founder

What Your Organization Keeps

  • Your independence
  • Your leadership
  • Your governance
  • Your culture
  • Your branding
  • Your mission
  • Your vision
  • Your community identity
  • Your unique calling

"The master said to this servant, 'You are a good servant, and you have done really well. You were careful with a small amount of money. Now I will give you authority over many more things. I am really happy about this, and I want you to be happy with me.'"

 ·  Matthew 25:22–24, Easy English Bible

 

"After all is said and done, more is said than done"

 ·  Aesop

 

"Heaven measures stewardship, execution, multiplication, and faithful obedience... not endless speeches, conferences, branding, applause, self-promotion, clever planning, or impressive ideas that never become faithful action.
The Master did not say: ‘Well thought.’ ‘Well planned.’  ‘Well said.’
‘Well marketed.’ ‘Well promoted.’  Or 'Wow, wish I had thought of that.'
He said: ‘Well done.’"

               

Faithfulness
produces
Fruit

Faithful stewardship creates multiplication. Convene for the Cities helps organizations steward relationships, opportunities, influence, and resources for lasting Kingdom impact.

Connection
produces
Collaboration

The Body of Christ becomes stronger when aligned organizations discover one another, support one another, and work together through trusted relationships and shared purpose.

Collaboration
produces
Kingdom Impact

When businesses, ministries, nonprofits, churches, and leaders move together instead of separately, cities are strengthened, opportunities expand, and collective influence grows.

The Problem We Solve

Why Convene for the Cities Exists

The Body of Christ is filled with extraordinary organizations and visionary leaders and yet many remain difficult to find, under-connected, and isolated from the partnerships and resources they need to flourish.

Difficult to Discover

Great organizations go unseen every day. Without a connected ecosystem, Kingdom-aligned leaders and ministries operate invisible to one another.

Visibility Gap
Under-Connected

Silos limit the relationships that fuel multiplication. Aligned partners exist. They just haven't found each other yet.

Relational Gap
Under-Supported

Organizations carry burdens alone that could be shared. Encouragement, mentorship, and mutual support remain untapped.

Support Gap
Under-Funded

Revenue, sponsorship, and economic opportunities go unrealized because the infrastructure to surface them doesn't exist.

Economic Gap
Overwhelmed by Disconnected Tools

Ministry teams manage scattered systems, communications, and data which creates friction and distraction instead of clarity and focus.

Operational Gap
Isolated from Aligned Partnerships

Kingdom partnerships remain undiscovered. Organizations that should collaborate never connect because no shared ecosystem brings them together.

Partnership Gap
Limited Sustainable Growth Pathways

Sustainable momentum requires more than effort. It requires connected infrastructure. Most organizations build without it.

Growth Gap
The Ecosystem

How Convene for the Cities Works

Convene for the Cities provides integrated infrastructure designed to help organizations connect, engage, grow, collaborate, communicate, and generate sustainable momentum together... all in one connected Kingdom ecosystem.

Communities & Groups

Dedicated spaces for organizations, ministries, and leaders to connect, engage, and grow together.

Christian Directories

Searchable directories that surface Kingdom-aligned businesses, ministries, and nonprofits.

eLearning & Cohorts

Shared learning environments, leadership cohorts, and development pathways built for growth.

Events & Conferences

A platform for hosting, promoting, and co-creating events that strengthen Kingdom networks.

Resource Libraries

Curated resources, tools, and content shared across the network for collective benefit.

Communication Systems

Integrated messaging, newsletters, and notifications that keep the network connected and moving.

Referrals & Curated Connections

Intentional matchmaking that surfaces the right partnerships, collaborators, and opportunities.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Pathways for organizations to sponsor, support, and be seen across the Kingdom ecosystem.

Advertising & Visibility

Targeted visibility tools that help Kingdom organizations reach the right audiences.

Collaboration Networks

Cross-organizational networks designed to move aligned leaders from conversation to coordinated action.

80+ Economic & Revenue Pathways

80+ Sustainable income structures and economic opportunities that strengthen organizational resilience.

Shared Promotions & Distribution

Collective promotion channels that amplify each organization's reach across the network.

Leadership Development

Programs, cohorts, and mentorship tracks designed to strengthen Kingdom leaders at every level.

Marketplace Ministry Initiatives

Structured pathways for integrating faith and business across the Kingdom marketplace.

Cross-Network Opportunities

Strategic bridges between networks that multiply reach, relationships, and Kingdom impact.

Your Organization, Strengthened

Keep Your Mission. Gain Kingdom Multiplication.

Convene for the Cities was intentionally designed to strengthen organizations... never to consume them. Here's exactly what that looks like.

You Keep

Everything that makes your organization uniquely yours.

  • Your independence
  • Your leadership
  • Your governance
  • Your culture
  • Your branding
  • Your mission
  • Your vision
  • Your community identity
  • Your unique calling

You Gain

The multiplied strength of connected Kingdom collaboration.

  • A larger Kingdom ecosystem
  • Curated connections
  • Collaborative partnerships
  • Expanded visibility
  • Shared learning environments
  • Community engagement tools
  • 80+ Sustainable growth pathways
  • Shared promotions and referrals
  • Increased distribution opportunities
  • Sponsorship and revenue opportunities
  • Networks of aligned organizations
  • Encouragement from like-minded leaders
  • Technology without disconnected systems
"We don't do what you do. We help you do what you do even better."
— Dana Dunmyer, Founder, Convene for the Cities
A Vision for the Body of Christ

Imagine This.

Imagine thousands of independent Christian organizations, each with their own calling, mission, leadership, and vision... no longer operating in isolation. Imagine them connected through a shared ecosystem intentionally designed to help them:

  • Discover one another
  • Encourage one another
  • Collaborate together
  • Build together
  • Learn together
  • Generate opportunity together
  • Strengthen cities together
  • Move together as a coordinated Body. Not disconnected parts
That is Convene for the Cities.
A faith-forward Network of Networks built to connect, equip, promote, strengthen,
and multiply Kingdom impact through community, collaboration, learning,
technology, and 80+ sustainable economic pathways.
Go Deeper

Explore More

These resources will help you understand the vision, vocabulary, and pathways that make Convene for the Cities unique.

What Is a Kingdom Economic Engine?

Discover how Convene for the Cities creates 80+ sustainable economic pathways that empower organizations to generate revenue, multiply resources, and strengthen Kingdom impact.

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What Is a Revenue Ecosystem?

Understand how 80+ interconnected revenue streams work together to create sustainable financial momentum for organizations across the network.

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What Is a Network of Networks?

Explore the model that allows independent organizations to remain autonomous while gaining the multiplied strength of coordinated Kingdom collaboration.

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How Convene for the Cities Helps Organizations Flourish

See the tangible ways Convene for the Cities strengthens organizations through connection, collaboration, tools, visibility, and 80+ sustainable revenue streams.

The Convene Growth Path™

Follow the intentional journey from connection to collaboration to measurable Kingdom multiplication, designed to guide organizations at every stage.

Engage → Belong → Elevate™

Understand the three-stage framework that moves organizations from discovery and belonging into elevated Kingdom impact and sustainable flourishing.