{"id":2969,"date":"2025-05-13T13:35:06","date_gmt":"2025-05-13T13:35:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gold.cru.org\/?page_id=2969"},"modified":"2026-02-02T12:38:20","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T12:38:20","slug":"frequently-asked-questions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/gold.cru.org\/fr\/frequently-asked-questions\/","title":{"rendered":"Frequently Asked Questions"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The GOLD initiative is an annual, one-year cycle to develop new and emerging operational leaders \u2014 team leaders, finance leaders, technology leaders, LWI champions, office managers, conference administrators, etc. \u2014 who could lead on the next level within a year or two.<\/p>

If you are serving in Operations, or would want to transition to Operations within the next 18 months to serve as a leader of a team or function, consider submitting an application! The GOLD team, together with global Operations leaders, will make the final selection of the participants. The process includes a recommendation by each candidate\u2019s leader.<\/p>

Note:<\/b><\/span> If you will be participating in another leader development program during the GOLD year, or if you are planning a major life event during the next 18 months (e.g. marriage, birth of a child, major move etc.), it may be unrealistic to add GOLD to your schedule at this time.<\/p>

Those who participate will be asked to commit to staying with our organization for at least three years after completing their GOLD journey.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Learning is a journey, and participants join GOLD for an \u201cintensive learning year.\u201d During this year, they form a cohort<\/b><\/span> \u2014 a group of people with a common task, moving together towards the goal of growing in boldness, skills, and walk with the Lord.<\/p>

The year starts in February<\/b><\/span> with a weeklong launch event and ends in January<\/b><\/span> of the following year, followed by a graduation celebration in February<\/b><\/span>.<\/p>

Each participant designs their own personal learning journey, guided by the GOLD team. Assignments include:<\/p>