May 6 – 9, 2024 | Beaver Creek, CO
The registration deadline is Sunday, April 21, 2024.
Registration coming soon.
Why Attend Go Forth?
If you are transitioning off-campus to another role in FOCUS or departing staff, Go Forth is for you.
- A 4-day commissioning event to honor you
- Celebrate the impact you’ve made
- Take time to reflect on your time with FOCUS
- Hear from FOCUS leaders and other amazing speakers
- Be equipped to navigate transition with grace and receive ongoing support from the Alumni team in living your lifelong mission!
- BONUS! Get an extra month’s pay! Attending Go Forth extends your last day with FOCUS to June 30 (resulting in a final paycheck of July 15 and health insurance until June 30)
Event Details
Arrival
Please arrive at the Denver International Airport (DEN) on Monday, May 6, 2024 before 1:30 PM. Shuttles will be provided from the Denver International Airport to the venue for all the flights that land by 1:30 PM. If you are driving, please arrive at Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort before 5:00 PM.
Departure
Your flight can depart DEN after 3:30 PM on Thursday, May 9, 2024. Shuttles will be provided to the airport. If you need to leave earlier than the scheduled shuttle times, you will be responsible for your own transportation.
Expensing Flights/Mileage
Travel to/from Denver can be expensed to your personal support team. Transportation throughout Go Forth will be provided from the hotel to and from all venues.
The Go Forth 2024 venue is in Beaver Creek, CO (3 hours from the DEN airport) so please plan your travel accordingly.
Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort and Spa | 136 E Thomas Pl, Beaver Creek, CO 81620
- Journal/Bible/book/pen — whatever you need for prayer time
- The dress code is snappy casual — nice jeans and blouse/collar shirt
- Sunday Mass attire for the final Commissioning Mass on Thursday
DAY 1—MONDAY, MAY 6, 2024
- 11:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Shuttles from Denver International Airport
- 2:00 – 5:30 p.m. Check-in
- 6:00 p.m. Opening Mass
- 7:00 p.m. Dinner and Reception
- 7:45 p.m. Welcome to Go Forth — Dr. Edward Sri
- 8:30 p.m. Regional Networking
- 10:00 p.m. Night Prayer (optional)
- 11:00 p.m. Chapel Closes
DAY 2—TUESDAY, MAY 7, 2024 (RETREAT DAY)
- 7:00 – 8:45 a.m. Breakfast
- 8:00 a.m. Exposition (optional)
- 9:00 a.m. Meditation1: Mapping Your Experience
- 9:30 a.m. Adoration & Prayer Time
- 11:00 a.m. Meditation 2: Seeking Healing and Forgiveness
- 11:30 a.m. Adoration & Prayer Time
- 12:30 a.m. Lunch
- 2:30 p.m. Meditation 3: Acknowledging the Blessings
- 3:00 p.m. Adoration & Prayer Time: Silence, Prayer Teams, Confession, Praise & Worship
- 5:00 p.m. Mass
- 6:00 p.m. Break
- 6:30 p.m. Dinner
- 7:30 p.m. Area Gatherings
- 10:00 p.m. Night Prayer (optional)
- 11:00 p.m. Chapel Closes
DAY 3—WEDNESDAY, MAY 8, 2024
- 7:00 – 8:45 a.m. Breakfast
- 9:00 a.m. Living Transition Meditation — Stephany Anderson
- 9:15 a.m. Prayer
- 9:45 a.m. Break
- 10:00 a.m. Divine Intimacy in Lifelong Mission — Jim Jansen
- Small Group Discussion
- Q&A with Jim Jansen
- 11:00 a.m. Authentic Friendship in Lifelong Mission — Amber Ezeani
- Small Group Discussion
- Q&A with Amber Ezeani
- 12:00 p.m. Lunch
- 2:00 p.m. The Little Way of Evangelization in Lifelong Mission — Stephany Anderson, Jim Jansen, Martha Terrillion
- 3:00 p.m. Break
- 3:30 p.m. Prayer
- 4:30 p.m. Mass
- 5:30 p.m. Celebration Happy Hour Social
- 6:30 p.m. Celebration Dinner
- 8:00 p.m. “Celebration Fervorino” — Curtis Martin
- 8:30 p.m. Social & Dance
- 10:00 p.m. Night Prayer (optional)
- 11:00 p.m. Chapel Closes
DAY 4—THURSDAY, MAY 9, 2024
- 6:30 – 7:45 a.m. Breakfast
- 8:00 a.m. Going Forth — John Zimmer
- 8:20 a.m. Final Announcements
- 8:30 a.m. Prayer
- 9:00 a.m. Commissioning Mass
- 10:30 a.m. Load Shuttles (To-go lunch available on shuttle)
- 10:45 a.m. Shuttles Begin to Depart for Airport
When you register for Go Forth 2024 you receive:
- Three-Night Stay at Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort, including meals as indicated: $650 Value
- Access to all Go Forth sessions and events: $300 Value
- Transportation to/from all conference events in Beaver Creek, CO: $150 Value
- Opportunities for Career Services, spiritual direction, networking and other resources: $100 Value
- An extra month’s salary and benefits from FOCUS: $3,260+ Value
Total Value: $4,460+. You Pay: $575!*
*With upgrades available. See below for details
Upgrades
| Registration Type | Details | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Event Pass + 2 Person Shared Room | Shared room with your own bed | $575 |
| Event Pass + Private Room | Your own room | $725 |
| Family Event Pass + Private Room | Event passes for your spouse and nursing children only with your own room | $775 |
Those who participate in Go Forth receive an extra month of salary and benefits:
| Approved Options | Reason | Departure Date | Final Paycheck | Last Day of Insurance (if applicable) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Typical Departure Date | May 31 | June 15 | May 31 |
| 2 | Go Forth | June 30 | July 15 | June 30 |
| 3 | Summer Leadership Role or a Special Request for extended work | Varying | Varying | Varying (needs RD approval) |
- Support Team (most common option): The amount will be deducted from your support team on June 15, 2024.
- DSC Team Account: If you have a manager’s approval you can charge your current or future DSC department.
- Credit Card: Use this option if you’ve already left staff and no longer have a support team.
If for any reason you need to cancel your registration by April 15, 2024, you will receive a full refund. After April 15, 2024, you may be considered for a partial refund. No-shows will not be eligible for a refund.
For questions regarding registration, email [email protected] or submit a support ticket under Alumni.
Go Forth Participant Expectations
By attending Go Forth 2024, your last day with FOCUS is extended to June 30 (resulting in a final paycheck of July 15 and health insurance until June 30). Those receiving this benefit are expected to participate in the entirety of Go Forth in-person. There are no exceptions to this expectation.
Go Forth really set me up for success leaving FOCUS. I felt like I was being commissioned again to go out into the workforce to be a missionary wherever I am! I didn’t know what to expect, but it blew me away.
- Go Forth Participant
The Alumni team made me feel seen and appreciated – as well as confident – knowing that they are there to support me after my time on staff.
- Go Forth Participant
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