FAQ

• G7 is a community of like-minded professionals bringing a spiritual mission into their networking goals.

• Members drive business results through a proven process for generating leads & building trust.

• Opportunities abound for growing personally, professionally and spiritually through our enterprise-level training & support.

G7 memberships are a one-year commitment. We have two payment options:

1. Annual:  $100 initiation fee (one time) + $495/yr  (30% savings!)

2. Monthly:  $100 initiation fee (one-time) + $59/mo  ($708 yearly)

Some chapters have a small additional fee per monthly event for covering food/beverage costs & meeting facilities. Occasionally, your group may decide to hold special events which may require funding or per person fees.

Members have the freedom to move to any chapter with an available opening in their business category. For successful transference, chapter leadership must approve your application to join the group.

If you move outside of our service areas, you may either start up a new G7 chapter or request a refund.

Note: A 30-day notice is required for refunds. (See cancellation terms below.)

You may cancel your membership at any time through the G7 App under the Profile icon (top-right) > Billing.

During the 30-day, Courtesy Membership, request for cancellation takes immediate effect. For active members, cancellation must take place through written communication or through the G7, and members are responsible for any fees incurred during their final 30 days.

Yes! Past members are welcome to re-apply for chapter membership.

Note: If you've cancelled & wish to jumpstart your G7 membership, your application will be subject to the same terms, initiation fees, and sign-up process as new members. (See "Signing Up" information below.)

We are excited to host you at an upcoming G7 event!  Each visitor is granted 1 guest visit + 1 visit with the 30-day, Courtesy Membership before becoming a paying G7 member.

This ensures members reach the relational depth necessary for building a trusted referral group.

There are three ways an individual can become a G7 member. Select the appropriate track below to understand the steps to join.

If you've been invited by G7 member to join their chapter, apply for membership by following these steps:

• Click the link in your email invitation, and sign up for your 30-day Free Trial.

• If you didn't get an email invite or can't find it, simply sign up on the G7 website, and we'll connect you to the right chapter.

• Chapter leaders will review your membership application and respond in 1-5 business days. If approved, you'll join the chapter as an active member. If denied, no worries! G7 staff will work with you to find the right chapter.

If you can't find a chapter in your area, you can start your own G7 chapter (Track 3 below).

If you discovered G7 yourself or by word of mouth, follow these steps to join an existing chapter OR start your on chapter (next track):

• Attend monthly chapter event to get a taste for the G7 Network. Use the "Find Chapter" to search for events in your area and to message leadership with any chapter-specific questions. Note: After two monthly meetings at a G7 chapter, guests are require join to continue attending.

• Sign up for your 30-day Courtesy Membership and G7 will work to connect you with the right chapter.

• Once assigned to a G7 chapter, the chapter leaders will review your application to join in 1-5 business days. If approved, you'll join the chapter as an active member. If denied, no worries! G7 staff will work with you to find the right chapter.

If you can't find a chapter in your area, you can start your own G7 chapter (next track).

More than just another lead-generation gig, starting a new G7 chapter is an opportunity to leverage your professional connections for the kingdom of God. If you're excited for leading Christian discipleship in the arena of business networking, follow these steps to launch your G7 chapter:

• Sign up for your 30-day, Courtesy Membership & apply for membership. In 1-3 business days, G7 staff will connect with you to understand your spiritual vision & business goals.

• If approved, you'll receive live member onboarding training, 1-on-1 coaching from our team of experienced networkers, and full access to our library of leadership resources.

• Over a focused, 60-day period, you'll take the lead in our clear "Launch Your Chapter" process as you recruit your chapter leadership board, invite guests, and host your first chapter event.

Note: If for whatever reason your group is unable to launch, you may may request a refund of your initiation & membership fees. We don’t want to charge you for something you don’t get to use!

While a healthy chapter begins with the contributions of every member, chapter leaders (a.k.a. chapter board of directors) have a unique role. Chapter leaders are responsible for:

• Spiritual vision:  shepherding the faith & growth of all members

• Driving referrals:  modelling & leading others in mature networking habits

• Governance decisions:  voting on new member applications & leadership appointments

• Monthly events:  running tight chapter meetings with edifying content

While each G7 chapter has its own way of doing things, leaders generally operate within the following roles:

• President:  drives recruitment & lead-sharing

• Vice-President:  general extension of President

• Membership Coordinator:  manages membership flow & onboarding
  

• Secretary/Treasurer:  tracks chapter fees & meeting notes

• Prayer Director: encourages prayer in & out of meetings

See member resources for full details.

All Chapter Leaders participate in a comprehensive training program, including:

• live member onboarding training in the basics of G7 & chapter leadership
• access to our library of leadership resources
• support from G7 staff

Given their crucial role in driving chapter culture, Presidents & Vice Presidents also receive:

• 1-on-1 coaching from our team of experienced networkers
• weekly Presidents Cohorts for equipping in essential G7 processes & encouraging one another

Best practice, though not strictly enforced, is that leadership appointment last for one year with a maximum of two consecutive years in the same position. Further, each position goes up for re-election after one year, and leaders may elect to move into another position, subject to majority-vote by the chapter board.

• Interested members: Indicate your interest in a leadership role in your membership application during sign-up.

• Active & pending members: Contact your chapter President or Vice President to express your interest in a leadership role.

Chapter leaders then consider & vote on leadership appointments (see below).

Matters of chapter governances generally include: approval/denial of new membership applications, leadership role appointments, and other decisions that impact the chapter as a whole.

Who make these decisions is subject to the chapter's growth stage:

• During a chapter's early formation (i.e. 3 board members or less), chapters need to be agile. So, the chapter President has sole power to decide on governance matters and shall seek alignment with the rest of the chapter's members where possible.

• Once the board is established (4 of the 5 positions are filled), the chapter board takes over & decides all positions by majority vote. (President carries out the Board's decisions in the G7 App for membership applications & leadership appointments.) On a split, the President decides.