FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: I’m a local pastor; how can N.E.T. Gatherings help me and my congregation?

A: You know those areas of ministry where you don’t have expertise, or staff, or budget? We all have those areas, and we can love and serve our congregation and community best when we get help. Members and attendees of N.E.T. Gatherings offer a rich assortment of people and organizations who have just what you’re looking for.  Pastors just can't do it all! Click here to learn more. 

Q: I lead a Christian nonprofit organization with excellent credentials, great staff, and loyal volunteers. I find it difficult to get in touch with pastors to show them how we can bring a great benefit to their church without much cost. What can I do?

A: N.E.T. Gatherings exists for exactly your situation! We continually seek to connect pastors and churches with good nonprofits. They often have a hard time finding each other, so we often serve as a matchmaker. When we do, everybody wins!

Q: What are the meetings like?

A: We start with a free breakfast at 7:30 am. Members and guests love to come for the fellowship and networking. Many great relationships develop over time. Then we have an informational and inspirational program. Encouraging speakers, leaders sharing insights, organizations telling what they do, and more. The program goes from 8:00 to 9:30. We dismiss on time, but many like to hang around and continue talking one-on-one, or in small groups. Many say this is when the magic happens. You know, the meeting after the meeting! Attend a Leadership Breakfast.

Q: So, you meet once a month?

A: Currently we have our networking meetings on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. Since Portland is rather spread out, and has a river running through it, we meet at a venue on the West side of town on the odd numbered months, and the East side of town on the even numbered months. The location of each meeting will always be available on our website, N.E.T.Gatherings.com. Members and guests are invited and encouraged to attend every month and alternate between East side and West side. That is the best way to get the full benefit of participation, and get all we offer in Networking, Encouragement, and Teamwork. Attend a Leadership Breakfast.

q: What other activities do you have?

A: We are beginning to offer a variety of training, support, and enrichment events, based on the common needs and desires of leaders in the church and nonprofit world. These are workshops, trainings, seminars, panel discussions, speakers, and other gatherings designed to strengthen our leadership and ministry skills, enabling all participants to become the best they can be. These events will always be posted on our website, with all the necessary info. Members will have access to these events at reduced or no cost, making membership a great value. View upcoming events

q: Tell me about Membership.

A: The best way to get the full benefit from all that N.E.T. Gatherings offers is to become a member. Our low-cost membership fee gives you access to all we offer, and gives us the funds to provide the speakers and teachers as well as meals, refreshments, and other costs to make the events available. Click here for more information on Membership

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