1) Why is the Reformed Global Missions Network forming?
The Reformed Global Mission Network (RGMN) exists to connect Reformed denominations, training organizations, and movement networks for shared learning, mutual encouragement, and coordinated Kingdom action as we participate in Christ’s redemptive mission to the world (the Missio Dei). Specifically, we seek to strengthen our witness to the Gospel through such areas as disciple-making, church planting and renewal, leadership development, intercultural mission, and evangelism. The global Reformed family already includes ecumenical bodies that focus on justice, theological dialogue, and confessional integrity. The RGMN is distinct from these organizations in that it seeks to create a relational network centered on the Church's shared mission. It provides a space where Reformed believers from every continent can learn from one another, encourage one another, and collaborate in fulfilling Christ's Great Commission to "make disciples of all nations" (Matthew 28:18–20). No single denomination, church, or mission organization can accomplish this calling alone. We believe that by working together, sharing what God is teaching us, and combining our gifts and experience, we can extend our collective Kingdom impact far beyond what any of us could achieve independently. To us, this is the highest expression of Presbyterian connectionalism (Eph. 4:4-7, 12b-13).
2) What exactly Is the Reformed Global Mission Network and can I join? The RGMN is a global, Spirit-led network that brings together Reformed and evangelical churches, denominations, seminaries, and training ministries to build relationships, learn from one another, and collaborate in God's mission to make disciples of all nations and bring every area of life under the lordship of Jesus Christ (Philippians 2:10-11). It is not an ecumenical agency with membership requirements, governing authority, annual dues, or official position papers. Instead, it provides an organic “network” space where like-minded leaders and churches can share wisdom, encourage one another, and work together around a common commitment to the Great Commission. It is a fellowship of autonomous movements and denominations seeking to partner in mission, not a governing structure intended to exercise authority over participating bodies. As a network, the RGMN functions differently from traditional hierarchical organizations. Rather than directing ministry through centralized decision-making, it connects leaders and organizations across nations, cultures, and denominations so they can learn, innovate, and take action together. Its flexible, relational structure allows collaboration to emerge organically around shared opportunities and Kingdom priorities. We believe this kind of connectedness is essential in today's rapidly changing and deeply interconnected world. The challenges facing the global Body of Christ related to the Great Commission are too complex for any one denomination or organization to address alone. God has distributed gifts, experiences, and resources throughout His Son’s marvelously denominationally and culturally diverse Body so that, together, we can accomplish far more than any of us could accomplish independently (1 Corinthians 12:12–27). For that reason, the RGMN welcomes participation from Reformed and evangelical movements, denominations, and ministry leaders who affirm our Theological and Missiological Covenant (see the RGMN website). Our unity is not rooted in an organizational structure but in our common commitment to Christ, the authority of Scripture, our historic Reformed Confessional heritage, and our shared calling to participate in God's redemptive mission to the world (Philippians 2:2). In response to God's call to His Church, we envision in-person gatherings in different regions of the world that bring leaders together for shared learning, mutual encouragement, and collaborative action. Each gathering will equip participants to strengthen their witness and advance Kingdom priorities in such areas as disciple-making, church planting, leadership development, evangelism, global mission, and reaching children and youth (Philippians 1:27).
3) What is the particular focus for the first meeting of the RGMN in Nairobi in October 2026 and for whom is the meeting intended? The focus of our first meeting in Nairobi will be disciple-making multiplication. The conference is primarily intended for those who are actively engaged in leading the disciple-making ministries in their movements or denominations. Denominational officials may attend, but they should ensure that the majority of those they send are key practitioners and decision-makers in the area of disciple-making. Although the future of the RGMN will be discussed, the main purpose of the event is to equip ourselves for the key Kingdom task of multiplying disciples. As a part of this equipping process, all participants will be given an opportunity to share with others what has been fruitful and challenging in their own contexts. Future RGMN events will focus on such areas as church planting and renewal, leadership development (both lay and pastoral), evangelism, and intercultural mission.
4) Who will be the main presenter at the event and what is the content? The name of the Conference is: "The Great Commission and the Recovery of Multiplying Disciple-Making." Our conference presenter will be Dr. Emanuel Prinz who resides in the UK and is an expert on Disciple Multiplication Movements (www.catalyticleadership.info). Dr. Prinz's training material has been translated into multiple languages. Before becoming a researcher, he worked with people group movements primarily in the Sahel region of Africa. 5) What is the cost of the event? Participants are responsible for all of their own travel costs: airline flights, taxi, hotel, meals. There is a small conference registration fee, paid as a deposit, that covers meals and meeting venue expenses. The conference is very reasonably priced. The RGMN does not provide scholarships or financial assistance.
