We’ve got a few ideas.

• “I’ve been thinking about where to look for a job after college. I’ve been praying about how I can use my career to help introduce people to Jesus.”
• “My (church/college ministry) has done several trips to (city name), and I’ve worked with (church plant name) on those trips. I’m considering taking part in GO2—an initiative that asks graduating seniors to find marketplace jobs in places where churches are being started to help share Christ and make disciples in new communities.”
• “You have invested in me during these college years, and I want to now invest in others by going to a city where I can not only start my career but also help a new church share Christ with people who do not know Him.”

Absolutely! You’ll have the opportunity to serve in a variety of ways. In fact, because the church we connect you with will be a church plant, you will likely have more opportunities there than the church you part of now.

Choosing where to go is not as important as making the decision to do GO2. Some people will choose a location because their church or college ministry has a partnership with a church or a group of churches in a city. Others will choose a location because that’s where they could find a job or because it’s a place they’ve always wanted to live. Some may choose a location because that’s where their friends are going or because it’s close to family.

One of these factors, or maybe a combination of other factors, can play a part in your decision. What’s most important is that you go somewhere where you can leverage your influence and invest in a church plant to bring the hope of the gospel to people who don’t yet know Jesus.

GO2 is designed for those who have finished their senior year and are making the transition from college to career. This shift is important because GO2 participants need to have jobs to support themselves and to build relationships in workplaces.

GO2 is open-ended. After 24 months, you can stay in your new city, return to your hometown or even go to a new place to help start another church. Some people will take part in GO2 and then head home after their commitment. Others help start a new church, fall in love with the city and decide to stay. Regardless of where you land after the commitment, the “win” is seeing your growth through the blessings and challenges of the GO2 journey. The experiences gained during GO2 are invaluable ones that you will carry for the rest of your life.

You will not get paid as part of GO2 North America.

Yes, but it will be a challenge, and you will still need to cover your own expenses. Doing additional education, working a full-time job, connecting coworkers in the community and helping with a church plant will be difficult. We don’t want to discourage you from doing both, but we want you to count the costs before making the commitment.