Founders’ Circle Summit

November 7-9 | Marco Island, FL

From Calling to Catalyst

At our first-ever Summit, we’re gathering our Founders’ Circle to move “From Calling to Catalyst”—where every act of generosity sparks a wave of transformation. Join us for an unforgettable experience where we’ll celebrate our shared journey, rejoice in what God has accomplished through our community, and ignite new possibilities together.

Schedule

Friday

4pm – Arrival & Check-in

5pm – Welcome Reception & Cocktail Hour | Palms Beach
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6:15pm – Welcome Dinner & Keynote | Palms Beach

Welcome: Mike & Beth Fox
‍Keynote: Joe Knittig

Social time following dinner.

Saturday

8am – Breakfast | Banyan 1
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‍9am – Opening Session | Jake Barreth and Joe Knittig | Banyan 1

10:15am – Breakout Session 1 | Osprey 1 and 2
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Breakout 1
Derek Bechtel | Family Legacy

Breakout 2
Matt Farmer | Multiplying Kingdom Impact Through Non-Cash Giving

11:15am – Breakout Session 2 | Osprey 1 and 2
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Attendees switch to the other breakout room

12pm – Lunch & Panel | Banyan 1
Hosted by Derek Nelson

Jessica Ray (President, GOEX)
Adrien Lewis (Founder and President, CarePortal)
Jake Barreth (President, GO Project)

1:30-6pm – Free Time!

6:00 PM – Cocktail Hour & Special Musical Guests | Maia

6:45pm – Dinner | Maia
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Welcome: Joe Knittig
‍Keynote: Michael Weitzman
‍Join the Movement: John Larimer
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Social time following dinner.

Sunday

8am – Breakfast | Palms Lawn & Garden

9am – Worship on the Beach | North Gazebo

Worship: Chris Blue
‍Message: Pastor Adam Durso

Summit Festivities end at 10am.

11am – Check out
Map of JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort

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If you have any questions, please free to contact Kali Nelson at kali@goproject.org or 816-560-1071.
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