About Us

Our Vision

Network 20’s vision is to see young men around the world be fully committed disciples of Jesus.

Our Mission

Network 20’s mission is to serve men as they disciple young men to flourish in their relationship with God.

Be ★ Make ★ Multiply
Fully Committed Disciples

STATEMENT OF FAITH

We believe in the Triune God, one God in three persons—the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. They are co-equal, co-eternal and co-essential. We believe that God the Father is the cause and origin of all things and is the holy, righteous and loving Sovereign of all. God the Son is the Word, wisdom and image of the Father and that He was sent from the Father to be born of flesh, live a perfect life on earth, die for the sins of humankind, rise from the dead, and ascend into heaven where He will come again to make all things new. God the Holy Spirit is the eternal power and presence of the Father and the Son and that He indwells, and is active in, every person who places their faith in God’s Son.

We believe that the Bible is the authoritative Word of God. We believe that though we are sinful by nature, we are fully forgiven through Christ’s sacrifice and that we are called to be His obedient and grateful children. This is a call to love God above all else and love others as we love ourselves. As God’s diverse children, we are an equally loved and valued community, equally called and empowered to extend God’s life-giving mission in the world by making disciples of all nations.

We believe that the goal of discipleship is seeing Christ’s character reproduced in others, and as such is the primary task of everyone professing to be a follower of Christ. This involves a progressive journey of growth in intimacy with God that will inevitably manifest itself in being like Christ. We believe that one day, when Christ returns, God’s eternal Kingdom will be established, and we will be fully transformed into His image.

CORE VALUES

Loving God

We are created to glorify God by enjoying Him forever. The highest priority in life is loving God who is Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

Primacy of the Word of God

The Bible is the authoritative Word of God—the primary standard for truth and conduct—so it is to be internalized, lived, and shared.

Reproduction

We are called to make disciples—see Christ’s character reproduced in others—so we model obedience and teach with words and actions.

Integrated Formation

We are God’s image-bearer, and we are best transformed and flourish when we address the whole person—body, soul, and spirit.

Global Inclusiveness

God is relational and universal. We pursue life-giving relationships that are local and those that connect us in global community.

WHY WE EXIST

Maximize Impact

Young men in their 20s are invaluable to God and His Kingdom. God uses the many gifts, talents, and abilities of young men to greatly advance His Kingdom as they more fully engage to be, and live, as He desires. They are not being committed to Kingdom work to the extent that they should be. We must fully engage young men.

Realize Purpose

Young men (and the rest of us) long for identity, purpose, and belonging. They desire to live a thriving life, discover who they are as sons of God, and realize God’s purposes. They need to belong to a body of like-minded followers of Jesus to discover all that He has for them.

Influence Globally

God desires to advance His Kingdom worldwide through young men. He collaborates with them to accomplish His purposes, both near and to the ends of the earth.

Impact Decisions

During their 20s, men make decisions that shape the rest of their lives. They need someone to guide, disciple, and encourage them. Also, they need to guide, disciple, and encourage.

Reveal the Trinity

Most Christian churches emphasize one person of the Trinity over the others. Young men (and the rest of us) need a fuller understanding of, and engagement with, Father, Son, and Spirit.

Meet our Team

Network 20 is governed by a board and administered by a small team. It is directed by region and country leaders who are the front line in the Spirit-led effort to multiply and guide participants in their countries.