Redemptive Labs are a unique time for us to unplug, be present, learn, listen, and encourage. While we know everyone is busy with much to do outside of the event, we ask that everyone be fully present during this gathering. Our events are unlike a typical conference where you may step away and take a call; they are customized for each participant, intentional, and relational -- each person plays a key role in each session. Since we only have a short time together, we ask that founders plan to be completely unplugged during events.

PRESENCE: We have much to cover and want to ensure you get the most out of your time.

It will be important for you to block the lab dates so that your team and family know you will be unavailable while you are away. We host a tech-free environment during the program. We will provide printed workbooks and encourage you to bring a notebook/journal. We consider it a gift to retreat from our devices as we engage in deeper thought, conversation and fellowship with one another - we hope you will, too!

PARTICIPATION: The quality of the peer and mentor experience largely depends on the level of participation from each of the founders.

With your peers, we will have intentional times of group sharing and reflection. We have found that this format is key to building your shared experience together. We know that there are varied comfort levels here, but we encourage you to actively contribute to both sharing and active listening. With the mentors, you will be in small group sessions and one-on-ones, and they will look to you to drive the questions and discussions. During informal times and meals, take the initiative to walk with or sit next to a mentor you’d like to get to know better. They will welcome it!

CULTURAL INTELLIGENCE: Submitting ourselves to honest humility and self-awareness will allow all community members to flourish.

• Authenticity. The old adage applies strongly to our mentors who may have the ability to give: “ask for money and you’ll get advice, ask for advice and you may get money.” Our mentors expect to help with your biggest challenges, not get pitched, and they understand that not everything is working perfectly.

• Cultivate Space for Diversity. Don’t assume everyone’s theology, socioeconomic, social, or other background is the same - in fact, assume it’s not! Our central hallway is believing in and pursuing a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Beyond that, we hope to widely represent Christ's body and learn from each other in humility. If you tend to be long-winded, be concise to create space for others. If you’re typically the first to speak, make sure to listen. If you’re ‘in the majority’, create space for the voice of others.

• Act Virtuously. We believe our community’s collective witness is best understood by our way of life, not merely the work we do. We hope that Redemptive Labs clearly represents a group of people who embody the theological virtues of faith, hope, and love and the cardinal virtues of wisdom, moderation, courage, and justice.