Learn, Share, Network
What We Do
The Global Outreach Network exists to convene global outreach leaders of North American churches to share, learn, network, and grow. It’s an opportunity for you and your peers to think deeply about strategic and tactical missions issues in an ever-changing world.
We are passionate about uniting the North American Church to be more effective in global missions. This network is exclusive to church mission leaders.
There is no obligation or commitment to participate other than to engage with an amazing community of globally-minded leaders.
It is a unique opportunity to cross-pollinate with other like-minded church leaders from across the US and Canada. Each month we host a one-hour video call to discuss issues that are important to you. We host an in-person gathering 1-2 times each year.
The 410 Global Outreach Network is a ministry offering of 410 Bridge. These gatherings are not about 410 Bridge or the work we do around the world. We simply convene like-minded people and serve as a facilitator of peer-based conversations.
Meet the Team
-
Kurt Kandler, 410 Executive Director
Kurt Kandler is the co-founder and Executive Director of The 410 Bridge. Founded in 2006, The 410 Bridge is a Christ-centered, community-initiated development organization. Kurt and 410 Bridge are committed to redefining the war on poverty, what it means to win it, what it means for the people actually living in extreme poverty, and importantly, how we fight the battle together.
Kurt is passionate not only about breaking the cycle of poverty in communities where The 410 Bridge works, but also for changing the paradigm of how the West engages the poor which is why he wrote a book on the topic called If You Really Want To Help. He and his wife, Erika, live in the Atlanta area and have an ever-expanding family with four grown (and amazing!) children and two grandchildren.
-
Chris Adams, Network Engagement
Born in Florida, raised in Tennessee, now living in Georgia with my wonderful wife, Tiffany and our two awesome boys, Hunter & Hayden. I grew up in the church my whole life and was on staff as a pastor, but have only recently come to truly know, love and engage in mission work - and wow, was I missing a ton!
I love connecting with global missions & outreach leaders of the North American church while growing in both my faith and my contributions to the Kingdom. I have learned so much from our Global Outreach Network contributors and am excited for all God has in store as we grow together!
-
Matt Setliffe, Network Engagement
A native of TN, I live with my wife Naomi and our three kids in Chattanooga! I have served in church staff as youth pastor, college pastor and a church planter in Europe. In my early 20s I took groups of students on mission trips as a youth pastor, and saw God change them! From that point on I have found a way to be doing Global work! I’ve had the privilege to have traveled to almost every (not Antarctica) continent in the last 20 years as I have worked with various mission organizations.
I love different cultures and learning from them! I love seeing the Kingdom of God coming around the world in so many different ways. I am excited about the Global Outreach Network and how leaders are coming together to grow and get better! If you have not joined the conversation, I hope you will!
-
Terri Johnson, Network Engagement
Originally from Vancouver, BC Canada, I immigrated to the Southeastern United States in 1998. My husband Ron and I have two children. Growing up, I was heavily involved in my PAOC church, teaching Sunday school and participating in youth group. It was during high school that I embarked on my first mission trip, an experience that would shape my life and ignite my passion for sharing the gospel.
Since settling in Alpharetta and finding a church home, my husband and I have been dedicated to serving with the young marrieds and student ministries. I have had the privilege of leading several high school mission trips and witnessing firsthand the transformative power of building relationships and sharing Christ's love with others.
As part of the 410 Bridge team, I am constantly inspired by the work we do through the Global Outreach Network. Bringing together missions leaders and pastors from around the world, we are able to collaborate and share our passions for spreading the gospel. I have had the opportunity to connect with many of our GON members, and I am always eager to welcome new members who are interested in sharing their successes and challenges with others in the field. I invite you to join us at the Global Outreach Network. Together, we can work to share the love of Christ with those in need, both in North America and around the globe.