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 THE OPEN NETWORK

Who We Are

We are a "tribe" of working professionals who live and work outside of our home culture. We do Business for Transformation (B4T).* We believe in the value of worKship—the integration of our faith and work. We strive to glorify God by living out holistic principles that bless and build up the local community where there is no Light present. 

What We Do

OPEN is a network. It provides an avenue for our tribe to connect, network, encourage, and share experiences, knowledge and resources. Our soft structure allows members to form groups of similar interests, and/or of different lines of businesses to interact  toand learn from one another. We practice the "one anothers," striving to enhance our effectiveness in fulfilling our life purpose.  Active members have access to investors and professional coaches in a variety of disciplines. We connect members to interns and apprentices who aspire to our vision and passion. Members may participate in regional events and international gatherings to network, to learn, to share and to build each other up. 

What We Value

• Relationships before rules, love before laws, connection of people to ideas and people to people. 
• Accountability in upholding our values and individual growth in all areas of life and work. 
• Transparency in how we live our lives and do our work.
• Excellence in all we do: family, work, play—everything.
  
  

What are the benefits of joining?

• Access to the OPEN online community through our member portal.
• Members have access to a list of OPEN Services including:
  • Coaches—OPEN business coaches have successful careers and are experienced in their fields. They focus on understanding the unique needs of B4Ters. OPEN also has several “Peer Advisory Huddles”—groups of like-minded individuals who meet regularly via Zoom to discuss and coach each other in workplace matters. 
  • Mentors—Mentors proactively come alongside a person or couple to provide encouragement and accountability in every area of their lives and work in B4T.
  • Loans—OPEN maintains a portfolio of loan funds to help B4T entrepreneurs start or operate businesses within developing nations in the 10/40 Window. We seek to be a sustainable investor that deploys capital in places too risky for traditional capital by offsetting the geopolitical risk with spiritual capital.
  • Apprentices—Apprentices are individuals or married couples newly arrived on the field; they walk with a mentor and learn from a B4Ter about what it takes to thrive in their calling. OPEN works closely with their sending fellowship to assess, train, and prepare Apprentices.
  • Service Provider Directory—The SPD is a list of professionals and services you may choose from for your spiritual, emotional, social and physical needs of living overseas—including education resources, insurance needs, marriage issues, crisis management, etc. 
  • Invitations to events—As a B4Ter, you will automatically receive information about OPEN events. OPEN hosts two major events, in alternating years. 
  • OPEN Connect: during even-numbered years, OPEN hosts a gathering for the whole family. Usually located at a resort in Europe or Asia, the gathering includes world-class speakers, helpful workshops, opportunities to network with other B4T professionals, and coaching sessions. It even includes a program for the kids!
  • OPEN Huddles: in odd-number years, OPEN hosts gatherings in the 5 major geographic regions. These meetings provide opportunities for networking, coaching, learning, and deeply connecting with other B4Ters in your region.
  • Relationships with your Home Fellowship—If your Home Fellowship would benefit from someone at OPEN reaching out for a personal connection, we have a team at the ready! We can help your Home Fellowship understand what you are doing and why B4T is so important, and even encourage others to join the global B4T movement!
  • Connection opportunities for women—We have two Signal groups for B4T ladies to connect, share resources, and encourage each other: OPEN Wives and OPEN Women in Business. 

Who Can Join?

OPEN Network is a private network. All membership requests require the endorsement of an active member.

You are eligible to join the network if you:

• have moved cross-culture AND
• currently reside and work in the 10/40 window WITH
• the objective to bring transformation to the community THROUGH
• a profitable and sustainable business or working in a professional capacity.

Cost of membership

Current annual membership fee is US$120. An additional account for a spouse is $1 annually.

How to apply for membership?

To request membership, please fill out the Membership Request Form.