Connect GC Network vs OPIN (Open+Invitation)

Core features: - Activity feed – share with others what's happening around your mission field - Members – connect, follow or send private messages to other users - Groups – request to join an existing group or create a new group(public, private or hidden) and invite others to join - Forums – for a structured and bulletin-board style fashion communication - Private Messaging – send private messages to other users - Media – browse/read media files(audio, video, texts, photos) or upload and share with others - Events – browse or post new events on the app's calendar that other users may save the date - Privacy – restrict access to your shared contents whenever needed - Moderation – report inappropriate content to be reviewed by the site admin - Mission focused – users limited to Great Commission participants. The user must provide adequate information for the approval of his registration, including references and organization names that he is connected to, if applicable. If the provided information is not sufficient, the user is contacted via email before approving the registration.

Opin is the easiest way to share open invitations in your community. Hosting a garage sale? Throwing a party? Running a pop-up shop? Drop a pin, set the time, and let people nearby know they're invited. How it works: • Post your event on the map ($1/day) • Share the link or let people discover it nearby • Add to calendar with one tap • Private invites available (hidden from map) Perfect for: • Garage sales & estate sales • Meetups & clubs • Live music & performances • Pop-up shops & markets • Fundraisers & community events • Food trucks • Birthday parties (private mode) • Any open invitation you want to share Features: • Interactive map of local events • Filter by category and date • One-tap calendar sync • Share via SMS, email, or social • Private event invites • No subscriptions — pay only when you post Opin makes it cheap and easy to put yourself on the map. Literally.