global episcopal mission network

What global episcopal mission network does

Global Episcopal Mission Network (GEMN) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 1995 and incorporated in New York in 1996, serving as the sole network for promoting world mission within the Episcopal Church following the disbanding of the Episcopal Partnership for Global Mission (EPGM) in 2010. Headquartered by mailing address in Dublin, Ohio and governed by a 12-member elected Board of Directors on three-year staggered terms, GEMN gathers, inspires, and equips Episcopal dioceses, congregations, seminaries, religious orders, and individuals for participation in global mission across all nine provinces of the Episcopal Church and beyond.

The organization's product portfolio centers on three core programs: Missio (an annual in-person and hybrid global mission conference, most recently held in San Francisco in 2026), the Mission Formation Program (a two-year curriculum covering biblical foundations, mission theology, intercultural dynamics, and team leadership), and Mission Thursdays (monthly Zoom webinars featuring mission initiatives). Supporting offerings include the Global Mission News newsletter, My Mission Story video series, the Global Mission Prayer Cycle, the Global Mission Digital Toolkit (co-developed with the Office of Global Partnerships), and the Questing study book. Technology infrastructure is non-proprietary and consists of a WordPress website, Zoom, Constant Contact, SendGrid, PayPal, and YouTube.

GEMN operates a community-led go-to-market motion funded primarily by annual membership dues across six tiers (individual $35, student $15, mission organization $100–$250, congregation $150, seminary $250, diocese $500), supplemented by tax-deductible donations and free conference attendance with voluntary contributions. The organization employs approximately three part-time staff (Executive Director Titus Presler, Interim Coordinator Molly O'Brien, and Promotion Coordinator Cameron Spoor), and received its largest-ever gift of over $833,000 from Rev. Elizabeth Beth Frank in 2022, which established an endowment. Strategic partnerships include the Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society, the Office of Global Partnerships, and the Standing Commission on World Mission.

Name

global episcopal mission network

Legal name

Global Episcopal Mission Network

Website

https://gemn.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Global Episcopal Mission Network (GEMN) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that serves as the sole network promoting world mission within the Episcopal Church, providing conferences, formation programs, and webinars to dioceses, congregations, seminaries, and individuals across nine provinces and 20+ countries.

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akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Mission Education and Network Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based Missions & Evangelism Organizations (Domestic & International) (BPAGAJAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Humanitarian Aid & Relief Ministries (BPAGAJAF), Seminaries (Graduate Theology & Ministry) (EDAHAKAA)

Keywords

• Global mission education
• Episcopal mission programs
• Mission formation resources
• Faith-based networking
• Christian mission conferences

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: GEMN is funded primarily through annual membership dues from individuals, students, congregations, seminaries, dioceses, and mission organizations. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, GEMN does not receive direct funding from the Episcopal Church and relies on member support.
2. Donations: Tax-deductible donations from individuals and organizations support GEMN's work in global mission education, training, resources, and advocacy throughout the nine provinces of the Episcopal Church and beyond.
3. Conference Fees: Missio conferences are free with donations encouraged. The 2021 conference attendance was by donation with no mandatory fee.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Global Episcopal Mission Network (GEMN) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides education, formation programs, and resources to support global mission engagement within the Episcopal Church. Its offerings include an annual global mission conference (Missio), a monthly webinar series (Mission Thursdays), a monthly newsletter (Global Mission News), and various mission formation and educational resources designed for Episcopal dioceses, congregations, seminaries, mission organizations, and individual Episcopalians.

Product overview

The Global Episcopal Mission Network (GEMN) is a mission consortium, not a technology company, offering a portfolio of mission engagement programs and resources. Its core offerings include Missio (the annual Global Mission Conference), the Mission Formation Program (a two-year formation sequence), and Mission Thursdays (monthly webinars). Supporting products include the Global Mission News newsletter, My Mission Story video series, the Questing study book, the Global Mission Digital Toolkit, the Global Mission Prayer Cycle, and various mission resources. These programs work together to gather, inspire, and equip Episcopalians for global mission participation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Missio Annual Global Mission Conference An annual conference gathering Episcopal dioceses, congregations, seminaries, and mission organizations for fellowship, learning, and strategic conversations about global mission engagement in The Episcopal Church.
• Mission Thursdays Webinar Series A monthly online webinar series providing mission education, formation conversations, and topical presentations on global mission topics for Episcopal clergy, lay leaders, and mission-minded individuals.
• Global Mission News Newsletter A regular email newsletter reporting on global mission news, GEMN activities, upcoming events, and reflections for diocesan and congregational mission leaders, members, and supporters.
• Mission Formation Program A formation curriculum equipping diocesan mission committees, congregational leaders, seminarians, and individuals with theological and practical foundations for global mission engagement.

Quantifiable outcome

• Mission Thursdays attract participants from multiple countries showcasing global mission initiatives
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Integration6 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Diocese of Cyprus and the GulfcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGEMN Board member Walter Brownridge was appointed dean of St. Paul's Cathedral in Nicosia, Cyprus, and canon to the ordinary in the Diocese of Cyprus and the Gulf. His ministry is supported jointly by the diocese and the Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society as a special missionary appointment.
• Anglican Church of TanzaniacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGEMN has a Tanzania Task Force and ongoing companion relationships with the Anglican Church of Tanzania. Bishop Dickson Chilongani of the Diocese of Central Tanganyika participated in Mission Thursday discussions on hands, hearts and harvests ministries including farming, deaf ministry, and healthcare.
• Friends of the Episcopal Church in CubaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Friends of the Episcopal Church in Cuba partnered with GEMN for a Mission Thursday focusing on challenges and opportunities of the Episcopal Church in Cuba, including Bishop Angel Rivera's ordination.
• Episcopal Church in CubaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Diocese of Cuba formally reunified with the Episcopal Church in 2020 and is now part of Province II. GEMN representatives had extensive conversations with Bishop Rivera about possibilities for collaboration.
• J.C. Flowers FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSouthern African faith leaders combat malaria in partnership with the J.C. Flowers Foundation. Faith leaders in Zambia, Zimbabwe, Angola, Namibia and Mozambique engage in testing, net distribution, and clinic monitoring.
• Office of Global Partnerships (Episcopal Church)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGEMN collaborates with the Office of Global Partnerships on the Global Mission Digital Toolkit, mission personnel programs (EVIM and YASC), and various initiatives. This partnership is central to GEMN's mission work.
• Standing Commission on World MissioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGEMN collaborates with the Standing Commission on World Mission on the Global Mission Digital Toolkit and Guiding Principles for World Mission. GEMN Board members have served on this commission.
• Diocese of CaliforniacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMissio 2026 was cosponsored by the Diocese of California and held at St. Gregory of Nyssa Church in San Francisco. Bishop Austin Rios of California served as co-sponsoring bishop.
• Diocese of HondurascoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMissio 2025 was convened with the Diocese of Honduras, meeting in San Pedro Sula with Bishop Lloyd Allen hosting. Missio 2025 addressed evangelism, empowerment, and climate action.
• Domestic and Foreign Missionary SocietycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGEMN works closely with the DFMS, particularly the Office of Global Partnerships, on mission personnel programs including Episcopal Volunteers in Mission (EVIM) and Young Adult Service Corps (YASC).
• Dominican Development GroupminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDDG is a member organization of GEMN and coordinates mission outreach of eleven Episcopal dioceses in companionship with the Episcopal Diocese of the Dominican Republic.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Episcopal Relief & Development: Episcopal Church-affiliated 501(c)(3) delivering humanitarian aid and disaster response globally. Highly comparable to GEMN as a faith-based Episcopal mission/relief organization funded by donations and operating internationally.
• Forward Movement: Episcopal 501(c)(3) producing discipleship and formation resources (e.g., Forward Day by Day). Directly comparable to GEMN as a faith-based Episcopal content, formation, and networking organization targeting congregations and individuals.
• USPG (United Society for the Propagation of the Gospel): Anglican mission society connecting churches in the UK with global mission partners. Highly comparable to GEMN as an Anglican mission networking and education organization, though regionally focused on the UK.
• Dominican Development Group: Episcopal 501(c)(3) coordinating mission accompaniment between US dioceses and the Dominican Republic. GEMN member organization and a directly comparable Episcopal mission-networking entity operating at a more regional scale.

Broad incumbents

• Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society (DFMS): The corporate mission arm of the Episcopal Church itself. Closely related to GEMN through its Office of Global Partnerships and EVIM/YASC programs; GEMN operates as the grassroots networking complement to DFMS's institutional mission work.
• Episcopal Church Foundation: An independent Episcopal 501(c)(3) supporting congregational vitality, leadership, and stewardship across the denomination. Comparable as a parallel Episcopal network/foundation that supports congregational development, with overlapping donor pools and member audiences.
• Anglican Consultative Council: The global Anglican Communion's central coordinating body. Directly comparable to GEMN in facilitating mission and connection across Anglican provinces worldwide, though operating at the Communion rather than Episcopal-denomination level.
• Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge (SPCK): Historic Anglican publisher and mission society. Comparable to GEMN's resource-publishing and formation work, with an established content and book distribution model in the Anglican world.
• Church World Service: Multi-denominational US faith-based humanitarian and development agency. Comparable to GEMN's broader mission/relief mission orientation, though operating at a much larger scale and across many denominations.

Emerging players

• American Friends of the Episcopal Church of Jerusalem and the Middle East: Small Episcopal-affiliated organization supporting Anglican presence in the Holy Land. Comparable to GEMN as a niche Episcopal mission-support network, though focused on a single geographic region.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

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Profiles6 records

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