Our Network

Connecting Anabaptist assemblies across North America for fellowship, encouragement, shared resources, and united witness.

A simple wooden meeting table in a modest church fellowship hall, its surface covered with neatly arranged printed newsletters, small spiral-bound booklets, and a central folder embossed with the title “The Upward Way Network.” A plain glass pitcher of water and several empty clear tumblers stand ready at one end, emphasizing hospitality without excess. The room features white painted walls, a bulletin board in the softly blurred background, and a single open door hinting at other gathering spaces. Late afternoon light filters through an unseen window, casting warm, elongated shadows across the table. Photographic realism at an eye-level, slightly angled composition creates a welcoming, earnest, and practical mood that reflects connection and shared resources among assemblies.
A minimalist bookshelf display featuring carefully arranged theological and leadership books with simple, dignified covers in deep navy, forest green, and cream tones. Beside the books, a small wooden cross and a handcrafted ceramic mug sit on the shelf, while a stack of printed resource guides labeled “Fellowship,” “Discipleship,” and “Leadership Support” leans upright. The setting is a quiet study corner with a light gray wall and a single window just out of frame. Diffused daylight softly illuminates the spines of the books, creating gentle gradients and subtle shadows. Photographic realism with a shallow depth of field keeps the focus on the central resources, while the background softly blurs, communicating a calm, organized, and trustworthy hub of spiritual and practical tools for Anabaptist assemblies.

Walking Together in Anabaptist Faith

The Upward Way Network emerged from informal pastor gatherings seeking deeper unity, accountability, and collaboration. Today we serve Anabaptist-related churches through retreats, mentoring, and practical resources that strengthen biblical discipleship and Christ-centered community.

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A close-up of a well-worn, open Bible resting on a simple wooden lectern, its thin pages slightly curled at the edges and underlined in a few places. Next to it lies a slim, neatly printed outline titled “Elders’ Fellowship Session,” with bullet points visible but not fully readable. The background reveals a softly focused sanctuary with rows of empty wooden benches and a plain, unadorned front wall, echoing historic Anabaptist simplicity. Gentle, diffused light from side windows bathes the scene, creating delicate highlights on the page edges and subtle shadows along the lectern’s grain. Photographic realism with a shallow depth of field centers the Word and the outline, evoking a reverent, earnest atmosphere of shared leadership and humble guidance.

Aarav Sharma

CEO

Elders and facilitators serving assemblies through prayerful oversight, counsel, and shared discernment across regions.

A polished round wooden conference table with an inlaid compass rose design at its center, symbolizing many directions converging into one point. Around the table lie neatly arranged leather-bound notebooks, open Bibles, and a single brass fountain pen resting on a page marked “Fellowship & Vision.” The room is a bright, modern meeting space with large windows revealing a distant, hazy North American city skyline. Soft morning sunlight pours in, creating gentle highlights on the wood grain and subtle reflections on the pen’s metal. Photographic realism, eye-level composition with a shallow depth of field, keeps the focus on the table’s center, conveying a calm, professional, and collaborative atmosphere suited to a leadership fellowship network.

Mateo García

CTO

Regional connectors linking congregations, encouraging mutual aid, and organizing gatherings for teaching, worship, and mission.

An expansive, detailed map of North America printed on textured parchment-style paper, spread flat across a smooth oak table. Fine threaded cords in muted blues and greens stretch between small wooden markers placed on various cities, visually tracing a subtle network of connections. A well-used study Bible, a neatly organized notebook, and a simple metal reading lamp sit near the map’s edge. Warm overhead lighting and the soft glow from the lamp create a cozy yet professional ambiance, casting gentle shadows along the cords that suggest depth and relationship. Captured from a slightly elevated angle in photographic realism, the composition uses the rule of thirds to emphasize the central web of connections, reflecting a thoughtful, faith-rooted network across North America.

Zuri Ndlovu

Engineer

Administrative stewards managing communication, resources, and events so leaders can focus on shepherding well.

A simple wooden meeting table in a modest church fellowship hall, its surface covered with neatly arranged printed newsletters, small spiral-bound booklets, and a central folder embossed with the title “The Upward Way Network.” A plain glass pitcher of water and several empty clear tumblers stand ready at one end, emphasizing hospitality without excess. The room features white painted walls, a bulletin board in the softly blurred background, and a single open door hinting at other gathering spaces. Late afternoon light filters through an unseen window, casting warm, elongated shadows across the table. Photographic realism at an eye-level, slightly angled composition creates a welcoming, earnest, and practical mood that reflects connection and shared resources among assemblies.

Leila Haddad

Designer

Seasoned advisors mentoring emerging leaders, modeling humble discipleship and practical Anabaptist faith in community.

Reviews

A minimalist bookshelf display featuring carefully arranged theological and leadership books with simple, dignified covers in deep navy, forest green, and cream tones. Beside the books, a small wooden cross and a handcrafted ceramic mug sit on the shelf, while a stack of printed resource guides labeled “Fellowship,” “Discipleship,” and “Leadership Support” leans upright. The setting is a quiet study corner with a light gray wall and a single window just out of frame. Diffused daylight softly illuminates the spines of the books, creating gentle gradients and subtle shadows. Photographic realism with a shallow depth of field keeps the focus on the central resources, while the background softly blurs, communicating a calm, organized, and trustworthy hub of spiritual and practical tools for Anabaptist assemblies.

Aya Nakamura

Our small congregation felt isolated until joining the network; now we share burdens, ideas, and workers.

A close-up of a well-worn, open Bible resting on a simple wooden lectern, its thin pages slightly curled at the edges and underlined in a few places. Next to it lies a slim, neatly printed outline titled “Elders’ Fellowship Session,” with bullet points visible but not fully readable. The background reveals a softly focused sanctuary with rows of empty wooden benches and a plain, unadorned front wall, echoing historic Anabaptist simplicity. Gentle, diffused light from side windows bathes the scene, creating delicate highlights on the page edges and subtle shadows along the lectern’s grain. Photographic realism with a shallow depth of field centers the Word and the outline, evoking a reverent, earnest atmosphere of shared leadership and humble guidance.

Mateo García

The Upward Way Network helps our elders stay encouraged, biblically grounded, and connected to like-minded shepherds.