Individuals are identified and invited to participate in the GFTE gatherings in a manner that assures a balance between the six Christian families, a balance between women and men, and equal representation from the different regions of the world. The selection process takes into account the wish for strong representation of people under 40 years-of-age as well as those more experienced. Preference is given to people who are influencers (or likely to become influencers), people who are committed to the church, and those who work in an interdisciplinary manner. People who are exclusive or not open to new ideas will be avoided. For the first global gathering, participation was limited to those invited by the executive committee. Others interested in the fellowship have since been invited to be part of the network and stay in touch with ongoing developments.