The American religious landscape is in the midst of a tectonic shift, as the fastest growing religious group in America is “Nones” (those who identify as having no religion), and thousands of houses of worship have closed each year for at least the past decade. And yet, in the midst of these changes, something new is emerging: fresh expressions of spiritual practice, vibrant communities, and bold ventures that are reimagining the role of faith and spirituality in our lives today.

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Founded in 2016, Glean Network sought to bring together the leaders who were prepared to reimagine their ministry in light of these shifts, and to offer them tools, experiences, and coaching to support them in their journey. Most importantly, Glean Network has offered them a community of fellow travelers with whom to walk, reflect, and dream. We believe that the faith-rooted leaders who have a passion for serving their people and communities need practical and accessible design-thinking skills and tools to support their innovation and growth.

The world needs courageous, creative ideas and bold, visionary leadership. START is a supportive and generative container for you to begin and sustain the work.

START is designed for leaders and changemakers at the intersection of faith, innovation, and social impact. It’s ideal for:

• Faith-rooted Entrepreneurs — individuals launching new ventures, programs, or organizations grounded in spiritual values.

• Clergy & Spiritual Leaders — Faith leaders reimagining ministry for today’s landscape.

• Community Builders & Organizers — those creating new spaces of belonging, healing, and meaning outside traditional institutions.

• Nonprofit & Social Impact Leaders — innovators building models of justice, sustainability, and community resilience.

• Educators & Theological Leaders — teachers and mentors shaping the next generation of sacred leaders.
  

Whether you’re refining an existing initiative or taking your first bold step, START gives you the tools, frameworks, and coaching to bring your vision to life.

START Self-Paced is a one-time fee of $99 with no expiration on your access to the curriculum.

Glean Network administers our live programs on a self-determined sliding scale as a practice of equity and interdependence. We invite you to reflect and contribute what is accessible within your means. We also invite you to consider how your contributions can support us in creating wider access to those with fewer resources.

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If you are sponsored by an organization, please select from the Organization sliding scale according to your institution's budget.

Learn more about our pricing policies.

Below is a breakdown of pricing parameters based on a single Live Module Registration

Sliding Scale Per Module

Individuals

• Low: $199 — for students, early-career, or those with limited financial capacity

• Medium: $275 — standard rate for most participants

• High: $375 — for those with greater resources, supporting wider access
  

Teams (2–5 people)

• Low: $499 — discounted entry for small teams with limited resources

• Medium: $699 — standard rate for small teams

• High: $899 — for well-resourced teams, helping subsidize access for others
  

Organizations (6–15 people)

• Low: $1,200 — for grassroots nonprofits, startups, or small faith communities

• Medium: $1,800 — standard institutional rate

• High: $2,400 — for larger or well-funded organizations, supporting equity pricing

If you are seeking financial assistance, we will do our best to meet you where you are. Please contact, admin@gleannetwork.org with subject line: FA for START

Schedule time to speak with a coach today or email us at admin@gleannetwork.org and we look forward to connecting with you.

START is taught by an MBA-level faculty from both the Glean Network and our partners at Venture for All. The course is also supported by START Coaches and Network Alumni, those who have gone through the program and/or launched a spiritually innovative project themselves who are here to guide and support you in your venture building journey. You can read more about our faculty and coaches on our team page.

Currently we are holding our live sessions for 2-hours on Tuesdays from 12-2 PM EST.

You can see the next session start dates for each module here.

At this time, START is not an accredited MBA program. The course curriculum content is made in partnership with Venture for All, with over 10-years of proven methods, structured assignments, coaching and readings designed to support emerging entrepreneurs and innovators in launching new ventures and offerings.

START Self Paced contains approximately 7-hours of video content, inclusive of ten essential modules, each with readings, video lectures, and assignments that can take an estimated one to three hours to complete. Some modules require external work, including customer discovery interviews and product testing, which can vary depending on your pace and schedule.

START Live Modules are 2-hours of live virtual meetings each week, for three weeks, with one bonus 2-hour Practice Clinic. Participants will have an opportunity to review the module lessons together in breakout groups, 1:1 engagements, coaching, and more. You should anticipate to complete between 3-4 hours/week of homework outside of your live virtual meetings and coaching sessions.

We're proud to have had over 200 spiritual entrepreneurs from all different contexts, faiths, traditions and belongings graduate from our course and launch new ventures.

Here are just a few quotes from some of our recent participants:

This was a healing space! EVERY session, I walked away deeply touched by the wisdom, stories and expertise of my cohort members, coaches and Glean Network staff. - Aishah B.

Before START I had a sense of call, and I understood a gap in spiritual caregiving - but START helped me distill that and point me back to the customers. Every week, I left inspired, encouraged, grateful for the community, and excited about the next step in my venture. -Rev. Courtney A.

START came at the perfect time in my life - as I was making a professional transition and needed a framework for dreaming a new reality into existence. It was nourishing, supportive, iterative and creative. And it wasn't just a class - it was a weekly ritual of transformation. I am so grateful. -Rabbi Jen G.

After 25 years in the mission field, START served not only as a source of new material and information, but also provided some much needed renewal and reinvigoration. Ready for the next 25! -Rabbi Carnie R.

Please visit this link here to learn about some of the experiences of our START alumni.