Are you exploring what it means to be on mission with God? The Go Collective equips you to live on mission—right now and for the rest of your life. Together with other young adults, you’ll dive into God’s Word, receive mentorship and be trained to impact the nations with the gospel.

Apply Now

What will you experience?

  • Biblical foundations: Learn God’s story and your role in His mission through online cohort meetings and independent readings.
  • Mentorship: Meet regularly with a local leader to apply what you’re learning.
  • Weekend Equipping Retreats: Gather twice for worship, teaching and hands-on training in calling, evangelism, support-raising and cross-cultural ministry.
  • Summer Mission Project: Serve through GenSend, IMB or with your church.

What will your commitment be?

  • Meet monthly with your mentor.
  • Participate in scheduled Zoom sessions and both retreats (fall & spring).
  • Engage faithfully with readings and assignments.
  • Raise support and complete a summer mission project (scholarship assistance available through N.C. Baptists).
  • The Go Collective requires a $125 deposit upon acceptance to the program. When you complete the cohort, your deposit will be sent to your church along with your scholarship funds to be used for your summer mission trip. (Non-refundable if cohort is not completed.)

Why join?

  • Be challenged to think differently about vocation, calling and mission.
  • Build deep friendships with like-minded students who share your passion for God’s kingdom.
  • Gain training for a lifetime of missional living.
  • Step boldly into God’s global story—today.

Key Dates

  • Apply by: Oct. 21, 2025
  • Fall Retreat: Dec. 12-14, 2025
  • Spring Retreat: March 27-28, 2026
  • Summer Mission Project: Summer 2026

Scholarship

Students who participate in GoCo are eligible for a scholarship toward their summer missions project. Those serving in a GoCo project with the IMB or GenSend can receive $100 per week on the field (up to $800). In addition, N.C. Baptists will match up to $300 of support provided by the student’s sending church.

That means for an 8-week program, students can receive up to $1,100 in total support from N.C. Baptists.