1. Humble Heart Posture
We depend on God before we depend on ourselves.
We lead with prayer, surrender, and a recognition that apart from Christ we can do nothing.
Scripture: John 15:5 | James 4:6
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We believe Minnesota's greatest challenges will not be solved by nonprofits working alone, but by nonprofits working together. The Minnesota City Impact Alliance exists to build a connected network of leaders who collaborate across organizations and sectors to see communities transformed and Minnesota thrive.
Leadership
Chris Bellanger
A Shared Kingdom Culture for Gospel Saturation
Our Vision
To unite churches, nonprofits, businesses, education, and government leaders around the Gospel of Jesus Christ so every neighborhood flourishes and every person has repeated opportunities to know and follow Jesus.
“Seek the peace and prosperity of the city... because if it prospers, you too will prosper.”
Our Kingdom Culture
2. Self-Awareness & Teachability
Healthy leaders never stop growing.
We welcome feedback, pursue wisdom, and remain lifelong learners.
Scripture: Proverbs 12:15 | James 1:19
3. Persistent Will
We remain faithful despite obstacles.
We lead with resilience, perseverance, and unwavering commitment to God's calling.
Scripture: Galatians 6:9 | James 1:2-4
4. Collaborative Spirit
We choose collaboration over competition.
We work across sectors with honesty, trust, and transparency because no one organization can transform a city alone.
Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 | Ephesians 4:3
5. Honor & Shared Mission
We celebrate others and pursue one Kingdom mission.
We value relationships above recognition and God's Kingdom above personal agendas.
Scripture: Romans 12:10 | Philippians 2:3-4
6. Kingdom Mindset
We live with eternity in view.
Our success is measured by transformed lives, disciples made, and communities changed.
Scripture: Matthew 6:33 | Colossians 3:2
7. Rooted in the Gospel & God's Purpose
The Gospel shapes everything we do.
Our identity, mission, and leadership flow from the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20 | Ephesians 2:8-10
8. Pioneering Perspective
We boldly go where God leads.
We embrace innovation, take faithful risks, and step into places where the Gospel has not yet reached.
Scripture: Joshua 1:9 | Isaiah 43:19
9. Servant Leadership
We lead by serving, not by seeking status.
Jesus demonstrated that true leadership begins by putting others first. We use our influence to empower, equip, and elevate others rather than ourselves. Our goal is to develop leaders, not followers.
Scripture: Mark 10:42–45 | John 13:12–17
10. Faithful Stewardship
We faithfully steward every resource God has entrusted to us.
We recognize that our time, relationships, influence, finances, and opportunities belong to God. We pursue excellence, integrity, accountability, and generosity so that every resource advances His Kingdom.
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:2 | Matthew 25:14–30 | Colossians 3:23
Our Commitment
As Kingdom leaders, we commit to:
- ●Prayer before strategy
- ●Unity over division
- ●Collaboration over competition
- ●Honor over recognition
- ●Faithfulness over success
- ●People over programs
- ●Servanthood over status
- ●Stewardship over ownership
- ●The Gospel over personal agendas
- ●Kingdom impact over organizational growth
Latest updates
August 2026
Leader coaching and cohorts
LINC Twin Cities and UNITE Twin Cities continue coaching, training and strategic planning for grassroots leaders across the metro.
How to get involved
- —Join a leader cohort for coaching and strategic planning.
- —Partner with another nonprofit serving your neighborhood.
- —Share a need or resource with the Alliance so it can be matched.
Resources
- Resources and Collaboration Opportunities
- Our Kingdom Culture
- LINC Twin Cities
- Contact the Alliance
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“That all of them may be one, just as you are in me and I am in you. May they also be in us so that the world may believe that you have sent me.”
John 17