Upcoming Events.
GO Center Calendar
Music Night on the Deck with Rob Smith
🎶 Live Music on the Deck!
Enjoy an evening through Global Adventure before heading to the cafe to grab your favorite drink, sandwich or ice cream from Global Blend Café, and then relax on the deck with friends and family while taking in a great night of music. Sounds like the perfect night!
It's the best way to spend a summer evening right here in Roanoke, we hope to see you there!
📍 GO Center
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM
Global Focus Bible Study Week 3
Now What?
Living on Mission after the Mission Trip
A mission trip isn't the finish line.... it's often just the beginning. Join us for this four-week Global Focus Study as we discover how to turn a short-term mission experience into a lifelong commitment to God's mission. Whether you served locally or globally this summer, have been on mission trips in the past, or simply want to grow in your love for God and His heart for the nations, you'll be encouraged, challenged, and equipped to take your next step toward living an intentional, Christ-centered life on mission with God.
Missionary Monday with: Aaron and Grace Anthony: Serving in Ghana
Come join us every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month at 1 PM in the chapel to meet veteran missionaries who have served around the world. It’s a great opportunity to ask questions and hear what it’s really like to live in another country.
Whether you’re considering going yourself, hoping to connect your family with global missions, or wanting to learn how to be an effective sender, this is the perfect opportunity for you!
*Hosted at the GO Center.
Music Night on the Deck with Myah Lawrence
🎶 Live Music on the Deck!
Enjoy an evening through Global Adventure before heading to the cafe to grab your favorite drink, sandwich or ice cream from Global Blend Café, and then relax on the deck with friends and family while taking in a great night of music. Sounds like the perfect night!
It's the best way to spend a summer evening right here in Roanoke, we hope to see you there!
📍 GO Center
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM
Global Focus Bible Study Week 4
Now What?
Living on Mission after the Mission Trip
A mission trip isn't the finish line.... it's often just the beginning. Join us for this four-week Global Focus Study as we discover how to turn a short-term mission experience into a lifelong commitment to God's mission. Whether you served locally or globally this summer, have been on mission trips in the past, or simply want to grow in your love for God and His heart for the nations, you'll be encouraged, challenged, and equipped to take your next step toward living an intentional, Christ-centered life on mission with God.
GLOBAL WEEK OF PRAYER | SEPTEMBER 6–12
GLOBAL WEEK OF PRAYER | SEPTEMBER 6–12
Christ followers around the world will be joining together for the GLOBAL WEEK OF PRAYER, September 6–12, as we pray 24/7 for the nations.
We invite you to be part of this powerful week by signing up for at least one hour of prayer. For each hour you sign up for, you will receive a specific prayer guide highlighting unreached people groups around the world, helping you pray intentionally and purposefully.
You can pray in person at the GO Center for a prayer walk during our open hours, or you can pray from wherever you are at home. Every hour matters, and every prayer makes a difference!
Together with Him, nothing is impossible!
Please share this invitation with a friend, family member, church, or small group as we work together to fill every hour of this Global Week of Prayer and unite in prayer for the nations.
Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore, pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest.” Matthew 9:37-38
International Culinary Class
Join us for our International Culinary Class! Whether you're new to cooking or an experienced home chef, this interactive evening is the perfect opportunity to learn new techniques, discover global flavors, and enjoy great company.
During the class, you'll:
• Prepare authentic international dishes with hands-on guidance
• Receive recipes to take home, plus a shopping list to recreate the meal
• Learn the history and cultural significance behind the featured dishes
• End the evening with a family-style dinner shared by everyone in the class
$60 per person
Space is limited, so registration and payment are required to reserve your spot. We can't wait to bake with you!
Global Challenge Weekend
Global Challenge is a two-day immersive experience for students and families that offers interactive challenges, meaningful conversations, and biblical teaching.
Participants will discover God’s heart for the nations and be inspired to make a difference. Includes overnight lodging, meals, and a weekend you won’t soon forget.
Sip & Shop
Fall Sip & Shop Artisan Market! 🍂
Join us on Friday, November 7, from 6:00–9:00 PM at the GO Center for an evening of festive shopping, cheerful music, seasonal sips, warm lights, and unique artisan finds. Whether you're looking for the perfect gift or simply want to enjoy a cozy fall evening, there's something for everyone!
📍 4535 Bonsack Rd, Roanoke, VA
Calling all vendors! We're now accepting applications for artisans, makers, local businesses, and vendors who would like to be part of this special event. If you'd like to showcase your products and connect with the community, we'd love to have you!
Vendor spaces are limited, so reserve your spot today!
Global Focus Bible Study Week 2
Now What?
Living on Mission after the Mission Trip
A mission trip isn't the finish line.... it's often just the beginning. Join us for this four-week Global Focus Study as we discover how to turn a short-term mission experience into a lifelong commitment to God's mission. Whether you served locally or globally this summer, have been on mission trips in the past, or simply want to grow in your love for God and His heart for the nations, you'll be encouraged, challenged, and equipped to take your next step toward living an intentional, Christ-centered life on mission with God.
Music Night on the Deck with Keith Floyd
🎶 Live Music on the Deck!
Enjoy an evening through Global Adventure before heading to the cafe to grab your favorite drink, sandwich or ice cream from Global Blend Café, and then relax on the deck with friends and family while taking in a great night of music. Sounds like the perfect night!
It's the best way to spend a summer evening right here in Roanoke, we hope to see you there!
📍 GO Center
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM
Missionary Monday with: The Lounds Family, serving in Kosovo.
Come join us every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month at 1 PM in the chapel to meet veteran missionaries who have served around the world. It’s a great opportunity to ask questions and hear what it’s really like to live in another country.
Whether you’re considering going yourself, hoping to connect your family with global missions, or wanting to learn how to be an effective sender, this is the perfect opportunity for you!
*Hosted at the GO Center.
Global Focus Bible Study Week 1
Now What?
Living on Mission after the Mission Trip
A mission trip isn't the finish line.... it's often just the beginning. Join us for this four-week Global Focus Study as we discover how to turn a short-term mission experience into a lifelong commitment to God's mission. Whether you served locally or globally this summer, have been on mission trips in the past, or simply want to grow in your love for God and His heart for the nations, you'll be encouraged, challenged, and equipped to take your next step toward living an intentional, Christ-centered life on mission with God.
Missionary Monday with: Missionaries serving in Asia.
Come join us every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month at 1 PM in the chapel to meet veteran missionaries who have served around the world. It’s a great opportunity to ask questions and hear what it’s really like to live in another country.
Whether you’re considering going yourself, hoping to connect your family with global missions, or wanting to learn how to be an effective sender, this is the perfect opportunity for you!
*Hosted at the GO Center.
Music Night on the Deck with Lyndsay Bella
🎶 Live Music on the Deck!
Enjoy an evening through Global Adventure before heading to the cafe to grab your favorite drink, sandwich or ice cream from Global Blend Café, and then relax on the deck with friends and family while taking in a great night of music. Sounds like the perfect night!
It's the best way to spend a summer evening right here in Roanoke, we hope to see you there!
📍 GO Center
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM
World Cup Watch Party
World Cup Final Watch Party ⚽🏆
The biggest match in the world is here!
Join us at the GO Center as we watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final live on the big screen. Grab your friends and family, wear your team's colors, wave your flags, and experience the excitement together as the world crowns a champion.
☕ Global Blend Café will be open 2:00–6:30 PM, serving coffee, specialty drinks, snacks, and refreshments throughout the match.
Whether you're cheering for your favorite nation or just love the game, you won't want to miss this unforgettable afternoon!
Please note: No outside food or drinks, please.
Music Night on the Deck with Alex Jensen & Mel Clark
🎶 Live Music on the Deck!
Enjoy an evening through Global Adventure before heading to the cafe to grab your favorite drink, sandwich or ice cream from Global Blend Café, and then relax on the deck with friends and family while taking in a great night of music. Sounds like the perfect night!
It's the best way to spend a summer evening right here in Roanoke, we hope to see you there!
📍 GO Center
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM
Missionary Monday with Jonathan and Michelle Archer: Serving in Togo, Sub-Saharan Africa
Come join us every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month at 1 PM in the chapel to meet veteran missionaries who have served around the world. It’s a great opportunity to ask questions and hear what it’s really like to live in another country.
Whether you’re considering going yourself, hoping to connect your family with global missions, or wanting to learn how to be an effective sender, this is the perfect opportunity for you!
*Hosted at the GO Center.
Missionary Monday with Norma Rickert who served as a missionary in Uganda and Kenya.
Come join us every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month at 1 PM in the chapel to meet veteran missionaries who have served around the world. It’s a great opportunity to ask questions and hear what it’s really like to live in another country.
Whether you’re considering going yourself, hoping to connect your family with global missions, or wanting to learn how to be an effective sender, this is the perfect opportunity for you!
*Hosted at the GO Center.
Missionary Mondays with Chris and Christine Kollman - Bulgaria and Ethiopia Missionary and currently leading with SEND international.
Come join us every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month at 1 PM in the chapel to meet veteran missionaries who have served around the world. It’s a great opportunity to ask questions and hear what it’s really like to live in another country.
Whether you’re considering going yourself, hoping to connect your family with global missions, or wanting to learn how to be an effective sender, this is the perfect opportunity for you!
*Hosted at the GO Center.
Cups & Cultures
Come spend an afternoon connecting with other parents while enjoying tea, coffee, and conversation in the Global Blend Café, while your elementary age children embark on a fun, cultural, hands-on adventure with stories, crafts, and songs that teach them about unreached people groups around the world.
Cups and Cultures takes place every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month from 3:30PM-5:00PM. This is a free perk for members and a $9 fee for non-members. Capacity is limited to 15 children, so it is first come, first served.
Visit the cafe for tickets and more info!
*Does not include purchases at the cafe.
Homeschool Day
Join us for a fun and educational Homeschool Day on May 18th from 10 AM – 1 PM! Spend the day exploring cultures from around the world through interactive experiences—all without leaving town.
This is a great opportunity for students to learn, discover, and engage in a unique global experience. Bring all your homeschooled friends!
Admission is just $7 per person. We’d love to see you there!
*Pricing already calculated at checkout, no discount code required! Available online or at the door.
Cups & Cultures
Come spend an afternoon connecting with other parents while enjoying tea, coffee, and conversation in the Global Blend Café, while your elementary age children embark on a fun, cultural, hands-on adventure with stories, crafts, and songs that teach them about unreached people groups around the world.
Cups and Cultures takes place every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month from 3:30PM-5:00PM. This is a free perk for members and a $9 fee for non-members. Capacity is limited to 15 children, so it is first come, first served.
Visit the cafe for tickets and more info!
*Does not include purchases at the cafe.
Missionary Mondays with Nick and Melanie in Central Europe-Asia
Come join us every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month at 1 PM in the chapel to meet veteran missionaries who have served around the world. It’s a great opportunity to ask questions and hear what it’s really like to live in another country.
Whether you’re considering going yourself, hoping to connect your family with global missions, or wanting to learn how to be an effective sender, this is the perfect opportunity for you!
*Hosted at the GO Center.
Missionary Mondays with Aaron and Faith Dowdy Central Asia, Roanoke’s Friendship House- international ministry, and Scotland.
Come join us every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month at 1 PM in the chapel to meet veteran missionaries who have served around the world. It’s a great opportunity to ask questions and hear what it’s really like to live in another country.
Whether you’re considering going yourself, hoping to connect your family with global missions, or wanting to learn how to be an effective sender, this is the perfect opportunity for you!
*Hosted at the GO Center.
Cups & Cultures
Come spend an afternoon connecting with other parents while enjoying tea, coffee, and conversation in the Global Blend Café, while your elementary age children embark on a fun, cultural, hands-on adventure with stories, crafts, and songs that teach them about unreached people groups around the world.
Cups and Cultures takes place every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month from 3:30PM-5:00PM. This is a free perk for members and a $9 fee for non-members. Capacity is limited to 15 children, so it is first come, first served.
Visit the cafe for tickets and more info!
*Does not include purchases at the cafe.
Missionary Mondays with Jim And Debbie Walterhouse - Deaf International Ministry with ICCD
Come join us every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month at 1 PM in the chapel to meet veteran missionaries who have served around the world. It’s a great opportunity to ask questions and hear what it’s really like to live in another country.
Whether you’re considering going yourself, hoping to connect your family with global missions, or wanting to learn how to be an effective sender, this is the perfect opportunity for you!
*Hosted at the GO Center.
Cups & Cultures
Come spend an afternoon connecting with other parents while enjoying tea, coffee, and conversation in the Global Blend Café, while your elementary age children embark on a fun, cultural, hands-on adventure with stories, crafts, and songs that teach them about unreached people groups around the world.
Cups and Cultures takes place every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month from 3:30PM-5:00PM. This is a free perk for members and a $9 fee for non-members. Capacity is limited to 15 children, so it is first come, first served.
Visit the cafe for tickets and more info!
*Does not include purchases at the cafe.
Encounter | Night of Worship: Caleb Williams @Global Blend Café
“Encounter” Night of Worship is a special evening focused on creating deep, personal encounters with God through extended worship, prayer, and ministry.
Rob Smith is a worship leader, singer/songwriter, and maker from the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. He pulls inspiration from a number of different artistic streams in his woodsy, worshipful expression of songs to and about his Maker. It is his hope that his blend of indie worship, singer/songwriter, and rock sonic fingerprints birthed from a place of prayer, creates space that helps others gain new language for and to explore the mysteries and heart of God. His artistic vision is to marry together the conversations that happen with God on a Sunday morning with the deep conversations that happen around a bonfire with friends in the late hours of the night. Rob lives in Roanoke, VA with his wife and three young children.
Are you ready to go deep? Join us for Encounter.
Doors open: 6:00 PM
Worship begins: 7:00 PM
Global Blend Café: Open from 6:00–7:30 PM
Father Daughter Dance
🐚Father Daughter Dance
📅 March 20 | 6:00–8:30 PM
🌊Dive into an enchanting Under the Sea evening of dining, dancing, and dreaming for little girls and their fathers or father figures. A night filled with wonder, connection, and purpose—creating treasured memories while making waves around the world.
• Horse & carriage ride
• Interactive dance class
• Appetizers
• Photo opportunities
• DJ & dancing
🎟 $32 per person (or $100 max per family)
All proceeds support clean drinking water initiatives in South Asia & Uganda.
📍 Rainbow Forest Baptist Church
1338 Rainbow Forest Dr, Troutville, VA 24175
LEARN MORE OR REGISTER ➡️ www.gpartners.org/father-daughter-dance
International Culinary Class
🍽️ International Culinary Class
📅 March 12th 6-9pm
🌍 Enjoy a hands-on, fun-filled evening learning to cook international meals to share with your friends and family. You’ll receive recipes and a shopping list, cook together, then sit down for a family-style meal while learning the origins and stories behind each dish. you’ll even have a whole meal to take home and share with your family later!
Hands-on cooking experience
Recipes + shopping list provided
Family-style meal shared by all attendees
Learn the cultural origins of each meal
Take home a full meal to serve to your family later!
🎟 $60 per person
Space is limited — registration & payment required to secure your spot.
📍 The GO Center
4535 Bonsack Rd.
📞 540-765-4300
📧 csmith@gpartners.org
Journey With Me, 8-Week Bible Study
Mondays | February 2nd - March 30, 6:30pm-8:00pm
9-Week Bible Study at the Go Center on Spiritual Formation
Whether you are preparing to serve globally, currently engaged in missions, supporting someone who is, or simply seeking deeper spiritual formation, this 9-week study is designed for you!
Using Journey with Me: Spiritual Formation for Global Workers by Marilyn L. Williams as our guide, we’ll explore how God shapes us personally and together, forming us for a lifetime of faithful presence in the world.
Course Facilitator is Aaron Mansfield, aaron@gpartners.org.
Journey With Me, 8-Week Bible Study
Mondays | February 2nd - March 30, 6:30pm-8:00pm
9-Week Bible Study at the Go Center on Spiritual Formation
Whether you are preparing to serve globally, currently engaged in missions, supporting someone who is, or simply seeking deeper spiritual formation, this 9-week study is designed for you!
Using Journey with Me: Spiritual Formation for Global Workers by Marilyn L. Williams as our guide, we’ll explore how God shapes us personally and together, forming us for a lifetime of faithful presence in the world.
Course Facilitator is Aaron Mansfield, aaron@gpartners.org.
Journey With Me, 8-Week Bible Study
Mondays | February 2nd - March 30, 6:30pm-8:00pm
9-Week Bible Study at the Go Center on Spiritual Formation
Whether you are preparing to serve globally, currently engaged in missions, supporting someone who is, or simply seeking deeper spiritual formation, this 9-week study is designed for you!
Using Journey with Me: Spiritual Formation for Global Workers by Marilyn L. Williams as our guide, we’ll explore how God shapes us personally and together, forming us for a lifetime of faithful presence in the world.
Course Facilitator is Aaron Mansfield, aaron@gpartners.org.
Night of Worship: Rob Smith & Friends @Global Blend Café
“Encounter” Night of Worship is a special evening focused on creating deep, personal encounters with God through extended worship, prayer, and ministry.
Rob Smith is a worship leader, singer/songwriter, and maker from the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. He pulls inspiration from a number of different artistic streams in his woodsy, worshipful expression of songs to and about his Maker. It is his hope that his blend of indie worship, singer/songwriter, and rock sonic fingerprints birthed from a place of prayer, creates space that helps others gain new language for and to explore the mysteries and heart of God. His artistic vision is to marry together the conversations that happen with God on a Sunday morning with the deep conversations that happen around a bonfire with friends in the late hours of the night. Rob lives in Roanoke, VA with his wife and three young children.
Are you ready to go deep? Join us for Encounter.
Doors open: 6:00 PM
Worship begins: 7:00 PM
Global Blend Café: Open from 6:00–7:30 PM
Journey With Me, 8-Week Bible Study
Mondays | February 2nd - March 30, 6:30pm-8:00pm
9-Week Bible Study at the Go Center on Spiritual Formation
Whether you are preparing to serve globally, currently engaged in missions, supporting someone who is, or simply seeking deeper spiritual formation, this 9-week study is designed for you!
Using Journey with Me: Spiritual Formation for Global Workers by Marilyn L. Williams as our guide, we’ll explore how God shapes us personally and together, forming us for a lifetime of faithful presence in the world.
Course Facilitator is Aaron Mansfield, aaron@gpartners.org.
Journey With Me, 8-Week Bible Study
Mondays | February 2nd - March 30, 6:30pm-8:00pm
9-Week Bible Study at the Go Center on Spiritual Formation
Whether you are preparing to serve globally, currently engaged in missions, supporting someone who is, or simply seeking deeper spiritual formation, this 9-week study is designed for you!
Using Journey with Me: Spiritual Formation for Global Workers by Marilyn L. Williams as our guide, we’ll explore how God shapes us personally and together, forming us for a lifetime of faithful presence in the world.
Course Facilitator is Aaron Mansfield, aaron@gpartners.org.
Journey With Me, 9-Week Bible Study
Mondays | February 2nd - March 30, 6:30pm-8:00pm
9-Week Bible Study at the Go Center on Spiritual Formation
Whether you are preparing to serve globally, currently engaged in missions, supporting someone who is, or simply seeking deeper spiritual formation, this 9-week study is designed for you!
Using Journey with Me: Spiritual Formation for Global Workers by Marilyn L. Williams as our guide, we’ll explore how God shapes us personally and together, forming us for a lifetime of faithful presence in the world.
Course Facilitator is Aaron Mansfield, aaron@gpartners.org.