Networks
Aurora Spanish-Speaking Network
Nico Ticona
Aurora, IL
Led by Nico Ticona, this network serves Spanish-speaking churches in the Aurora area with a heart for culturally relevant ministry. A key focus ahead is strengthening and launching new expressions of the church in the Aurora area but expanding all the way to Plano, Wasco and St Charles.
City Network
Jon Ferguson
Eric Metcalf
Rotating Downtown Locations
Led by Jon Ferguson and Eric Metcalf, the CITY Network connects a diverse group of Chicago-based churches committed to city church planting. By rotating locations, the network fosters shared learning, collective vision, and momentum for urban multiplication.
Far Northside Network
Brendan McAlpine
Far Northside
Led by Brendan McAlpine, the Far Northside Network focuses on planting and strengthening churches in Chicago’s northern neighborhoods. The network creates space for collaboration, discernment, and new missional expressions.
Far Southside Network
Don Kauffman
Moraine Valley, IL
Led by Don Kauffman, this network serves leaders connected to Moraine Valley and surrounding communities. It provides a foundation for collaboration and future church and microchurch development on Chicago’s far south side.
Forge Chicago Network
Bob Butler
Itasca, IL
Led by Bob Butler, Forge Chicago is a microchurch network shaped by hands-on experimentation and discipleship. It serves leaders exploring innovative and contextual expressions of church.
Kingdom Network
Bob Bouwer
Dave Weemhoff
South Suburbs & Northwest Indiana
Led by Bob Bouwer and Dave Weemhoff, the Kingdom Network brings together churches across the South Suburbs and Northwest Indiana to pursue gospel-centered collaboration. This network is rooted in strong relationships among established churches andcontinues to explore new pathways for shared mission and multiplication.
Larry Perez Network
Larry Perez
Northlake, IL
Led by Larry Perez, this network focuses on second- and third-generation Hispanic leaders. Based in Northlake, it bridges cultures while developing leaders and multiplying churches. This is a network that has a direct connection with The Chicago Partnership.
Northwest Side Network
Jason Helveston
Steve Coble
Logan Square
Led by Jason Helveston and Steve Coble, the Northwest Side Network connects churches committed to mission in Chicago’s northwest neighborhoods. The network emphasizes shared leadership, collaboration, and future planting opportunities.
Nuevos Vecinos Network
Chris Ophus
Southshore/Little Village
Led by Chris Ophus, Nuevos Vecinos serves migrants arriving from the southern border. The network integrates hospitality, discipleship, and community support across south and southwest Chicago.
Prison Church Planting Network
Eric Dorsey
Chicagoland
Led by Eric Dorsey, this network is dedicated to planting and sustaining churches inside prisons across Chicagoland. It represents a unique and powerful frontier of gospel presence among incarcerated communities.
Spanish Northwest Side Network
Roberto Moreno
Franklin Park, IL
Led by Roberto Moreno, this network supports Spanish-speaking leaders and churches in the Franklin Park area. It provides a relational hub for collaboration and future church planting.
Spanish-Speaking Network
Homero Garcia
Mundelein, IL
Led by Homero Garcia, this network supports Hispanic church planting efforts in the Mundelein area. It provides relational encouragement and shared vision for leaders discerning next steps in multiplication.
The Launching Pad Network
Thomas Clark
Belwood, IL
Led by Thomas Clark, this network centers around The Launching Pad and focuses on microchurch planting. Based in Bellwood, it champions simple, reproducible expressions of church rooted in everyday mission.
The Under Current Network
David Herrick
Streamwood, IL
Led by David Herrick, The UnderCurrent is a Streamwood-based microchurch network focused on grassroots mission. It supports leaders pursuing relational, everyday pathways of discipleship and church.
Vineyard Network
Ted Kim
Rand Tucker
Evanston, IL
Led by Ted Kim and Rand Tucker, this network supports Vineyard-aligned church plants in the city. Centered in Evanston, it emphasizes shared DNA, spiritual formation, and mission in urban contexts.
Women Pastors Network
Aubrey Sampson
Melissa Duncan
Western Suburbs
Led by Aubrey Sampson and Melissa Duncan, this network exists to support and empower women serving as lead planters and pastors. It offers encouragement, leadership development, and a collaborative pathway toward future multiplication.
Gary Indiana Network
Dexter Harris
Itasca, IL
Led by Dexter Harris, the Gary IN network focuses in deep collaboration among urban churches to serve the community better. In doing so, the network invests in the next generation of church planters and at the same time, help revitalize churches.
Community Micro-Church Network
Rodrigo Cano
Chicagoland
Led by Rodrigo Cano the MicroChurch network focuses in empowering every day ordinary people to live on mission. The focus is to equip people to be disciple makers and as churches emerge, saturate the whole Chicagoland area with the love of Jesus.