An Introduction to PNG Christian Professionals Network Inc.
The PNG Christian Professionals Network (PNG CPN) is an Interdenominational Christian Professionals Network in the Nation with the Capacity, Capability and Competency to add Value to National Development. The Network continues to build Alliances and Partnerships to work with the Christian Churches, Government Departments, and Non-Profit Organizations and Para-Church organizations in PNG and Abroad.
The potential members of the Network are estimated to be over 80,000, who are living and working as professionals, entrepreneurs, academics, public servants and private citizens serving the people of PNG in the districts and provinces across the country, through Churches, NGO, Private Business, State Owned Enterprises and Statutory Bodies.
Our Background
PNGCPN started as PNG TSCF Graduates Network Inc (PNG TSCFGN). It was established and incorporated to mobilize the graduates of the Tertiary Students Christian Fellowship (TSCF) all across the nation and abroad. The initiative to establish the Network was considered and approved in 2008 at the TSCF Annual General Meeting held in Mt Hagen.
On the 19th of April 2011, entity called the PNG TSCF Graduates Network Inc. was registered at the PNG Investment Promotions Authority (IPA) under the Associations Incorporation Act 1966. In 2013, PNG TSCFGN held its first Inaugural Annual General Meeting at Vision City’s Dynasty Restaurant where the founding Board of Directors were formally nominated and elected. From 2013 till 6th December 2019, the organization operated as PNG TSCFGN. However, on the 7th of December 2019, the name PNG TSCFGN formally changed to PNGCPN Inc.
On the same month the Corporate Plan 2020-2025 and operational plan 2020 were launched. The corporate plan is the medium term development plan for the PNG Christian Professional Network Inc.
Vision
To produce Christ-Like Leaders to Positively Influence PNG and abroad through an Effective Christian Professionals' Network.
Mission
To Connect, Inspire and Empower its members Spiritually, Intellectually, Physically and Financially.
Annual Events
Emerging Leaders Summit (ELS)
EMERGING LEADERS SUMMIT Emerging Leader’s Summit or in short ELS is our annual premier leadership development program that is very strategic for personal and corporate developments. The summit is delivered every year under the PNG CPN Network’s strategic intent to develop authentic leaders with genuine commitment and passionate in serving others to achieve common vision through positive influence. It is our main objective to make the summit the leading and best leadership summit in the South Pacific and beyond. We will keep you updated for this year's summit "ELS 2024”. See you there!
CPN Connect
CPN Connect is the name given to the Port Moresby Chapter monthly fellowship. All chapters around the country (Enga, Madang, Mount Hagen, Jiwaka, Lae) have fellowships. We call it the 'End of Month Fellowship'. For Port Moresby Chapter of the PNG CPN, we call it the CPN Connect. Each provinces throughout the country have their End of Month Fellowships. In this event all our Network members get to meet together to share their experiences in the market place and church.
Minds Meet
Minds Meet (MM) is a platform established by PNGCPN for intellectuals and professionals to discourse & dissect government policies and disseminate refined and up-to-date information trends in business, technology and sciences for nation-building. We educate, inform and positively influence professionals from both private and public sectors through exchange of ideas, discourse on new trends, critique government policies and refine and present solutions or alternatives for the benefit of all and for the nation.
Core Values
The Christian faith, Core Values and Principles shall become the bedrock to foster enriching culture, promoting high moral integrity, building intelligence and focusing on hard work to achieve productivity, growth and sustainability for a better future. The values include;
Holy Bible
The institution is committed to demonstrating and upholding the virtue of the Word of God.The organization shall practice the biblical principles based on the Holy Scriptures.
Integrity
The institution is dedicated to upholding the highest standards of ethical and moral principles that guide our behaviour and conduct in all our affairs so that we are honest, fair, and just in our words and actions.
Responsibility and Accountability
The institution is committed to taking responsible decision and shall be accountable for the actions. Care and due diligence shall be taken when exercising authority and discharging power vested to the authority in decision making without infringing on the rights of others.
Quality and Excellence
The institution endeavour to be an exceptional organization that strives for excellence and focus on quality in the products and services it makes every effort to provide.
Unity in Diversity
Equal Participation
The institution will promote meaningful and equal participation in the decision making processes at every sphere including leadership, management and politics.