About the GO Network
Learn more about our mission, values, and the programs that strengthen Young Life areas.
The Greater Opportunity (GO) Network is a national (for the US Field) collective of people, programs, and financial resources designed to help increase the holistic health of YL areas that are typically under-served by the most common YL support frameworks.
Ultimately, the GO Network aspires to flourish as an internal center of excellence that propels the Young Life mission of introducing adolescents to Jesus Christ and helping them grow in their faith.
Who We Are
Through a network of people, programs, and financial resources, the GO Network exists to equip staff, empower local communities, and grow healthy, sustainable ministry.
What We Do
The GO Network provides a holistic framework designed to help Young Life areas thrive in both ministry impact and financial health. Our approach is built on three key commitments:
Assess
We listen first. Every participating area completes an assessment, and follow-up conversations with the GO team to identify unique strengths and opportunities.
Invest
Based on that assessment, we deploy tailored resources: coaching, mentoring, training, financial support, and affiliated programs.
Advance
We walk alongside staff and supervisors, measuring progress, providing encouragement, and celebrating growth milestones.
Why It Matters
We believe that where there is great need, there is even greater opportunity to build sustainable ministry and financial health, all for Jesus and kids. This will take time, intentionality and hard work. However, we trust that when areas complete the GO Network, staff will experience a combination of the following:
Staff will feel more fully supported by mission leadership
Area finances will be measurably healthier
Ministry with kids and volunteer leaders will increase
More adults (community stakeholders) will partner with area staff
Staff will feel empowered to stay in this mission long-term
Our Values
Intentional Selection
Areas are chosen by senior leadership based on growth potential.
Contextualized Support
Affiliated programs are not "one-size-fits-all" but matched to local context and need.
Collaboration
Staff, supervisors, and program leaders work together as one team.
Catalyst Funding
Financial resources are tied to meaningful engagement and measurable outcomes.
Affiliated Programs Within the GO Network
The GO Network connects areas to a range of proven programs, including:
Core Programs
Partners in Ministry Work Grant (PIMWG)
Training and funding to deepen adult ownership and local giving.
Field Development Coaching
Personalized coaching to strengthen area leadership and ministry strategy.
Walking the Walls
Coaching to rebuild and strengthen adult committees.
NGL NextGen Leader
Developing diverse, Christ-centered leaders for the future.
NextGen Leader Grads
Continued support and development for NextGen Leader graduates.
Specialty Programs
Major Cities Cohort
St. Nicholas Fund
Organizational Health & Belonging
Together Tithe
+1 Volunteer Leaders
Peer-to-Peer Mentoring
Developing Catholic Leaders (DCL)
Church Collaboration
Each program is designed to increase health, expand capacity, and prepare areas for long-term impact.
Our Vision
The GO Network will flourish as a collaborative, cross-departmental, internal center of excellence that improves the health of YL areas in demonstrable ways that attract the participation of YL staff, volunteers, and donors.