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The Collective

A diverse community sharing vocational and generational wisdom.

Goldenwood Collective

The Goldenwood Collective is a diverse community of people sharing vocational and generational wisdom in response to God's calling to bring renewal to every part of our world. The Collective exists to cultivate a new vision for work that inspires ecosystems of hope and possibility across various industries and communities. Fueled by the offerings of the Goldenwood Institute, this committed group equips and inspires its members to work towards a hope-filled, enlivening world.

Join the journey

“By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God’s command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible.”

Hebrews 11:3

“Work is love made visible.”

Khalil Gibran

Our mission

Goldenwood’s mission to cultivate a new vision for work revived by love is a bold endeavor that requires a committed community of people intentionally listening for God’s voice, leading toward a shared hope that brings gospel newness into the world.

Think of the Collective as a practicing contemplative community meets professional society meets supporters' circle, providing formative experiences and inviting dynamic engagement in a shared long-term mission.

Key features

  1. An Expansive Vision for a New Conception of WorkImagining new possibilities of what work can become for the next generation.
  2. Intergenerational Collaborative LeadershipConnecting leaders across sectors, fostering innovative collaboration and shared resources.
  3. Integrated Learning ApproachPromoting personal and vocational renewal through the offerings of the Goldenwood Institute.
  4. Long-Term CommitmentCultivating deep community and supportive relationships across time, vocations, generations, and cities, with a long-term view toward the future.
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Benefits of membership

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  • Easy-to-access rhythms of spiritual formation in community through Goldenwood's regular program offerings including free registration for ALL Trellis Sessions ($180 value).
  • Invitation and support to join or launch a CityGuild: New monthly cross-vocational dinner groups in cities nationwide, designed to cultivate hope and provide distinct support for participants in their current leadership roles
  • Special rates for Goldenwood Institute offerings: Immersive Experiences, Reflective Retreats, and Online Courses led by others in this community
  • Early invites to special events: Annual Fallow Retreat, Annual Vision Gatherings
  • Newsletter & Resources: Monthly highlights of our members and tools and resources that help re-imagine work
  • A forthcoming AI-supported platform that leverages spiritual wisdom and collaborative knowledge
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In their words

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“Goldenwood has challenged me to expand my view of God to be bigger than it previously was and it helped solidify that importance of community and doing life/work with others, when responding to God’s calling.”Crystal C.
“Through contemplative community that repeatedly and steadily centers its gaze on me and my journey, Goldenwood has profoundly helped me to discern and steward my deepest and truest self, fostered the courage I’ve needed to bring forth that self and integrate it into my hopes and ambitions, and provided guidance and connections to birth some of my best and most loving work into the world.”Jamison G.
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Become a member

$100/month

Includes access to the Collective with free TRELLIS registrations and monthly CITYGUILD dinners.

If $100 is not feasible for you in this season, please select this option and set your own rate; $50 standard minimum, $25 for students and/or situation specific.

$250/month

Includes access to the Collective with free TRELLIS registrations, CITYGUILD dinners, and RETREAT discounts.

$500/month

Includes access to the Collective with free TRELLIS registrations, CITYGUILD dinners, RETREAT discounts, and discounted rates for all INSTITUTE OFFERINGS.

$1,000/month

Individual sponsorship: everything above, with SPECIAL INVITATIONS to limited gatherings.

Corporate sponsorship: the above can be extended to others in your church or organization, with acknowledgment three times a year in Institute communications.

$2,500 and up/month

Individual and corporate sponsorship at the fullest level of partnership in the work.

Membership tiers are per household.

Become a member

Join the journey

  1. Complete the enrollment form. Select a monthly donation tier and membership level.
  2. Submit your profile information for an internal Collective database, to include work experience, skill sets, and shared dreams and visions toward generative connections and future collaborations. A link is coming soon.
  3. Wait to receive your welcome gift, available for the first 100 members.
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The path stays the same. We grow slowly by going deeper and by making room for more.