Collective Wisdom Academy
Gather. Share. Transform.
2026 Major Event
Family Gathering Melbourne “Rethinking Salvation”
Rethinking God with Tacos has become more than a fun format—it’s a bridge into deep, life-transforming conversation. Our online community, hosted by Jason Clark, is based in Charlotte, North Carolina (USA). Jason has hosted many collaborative discussions with thoughtful, well-educated voices from around the world. Through Rethinking God with Tacos, we’ve been able to explore theology in a real, human way—and many listeners have found these conversations shaping their lives.
MELBOURNE FAMILY GATHERING (Collaborative Conversation)
In Melbourne, Australia, we’re taking the same spirit offline for a family gathering with a select group of key presenters and participants.
This is not a conference where you sit and listen to a “sage on the stage.” There will be no monologues. Instead, this is a smaller, collaborative conversation—a shared table where each presenter brings something, and every attendee has room to dialogue, learn, and contribute.
What to Expect
* A collaborative format focused on conversation, not performance.
* Dialogue and shared learning with multiple presenters at the table.
* A “family gathering” atmosphere built for openness, questions, and connection
* A cap of 120 attendees to keep the experience personal, interactive, and meaningful.
When
Friday 9th and Saturday 10th of October 2026
Location
UniHill Church – 245 Middleborough Rd, Box Hill South, VIC 3128
Registration
Please register to secure your place in this capped gathering.
Cost: $70
Four Collective Streams
We regularly gather to cover topics in these key areas.
LIFE
Covering social and interpersonal connections.
LAND
Covering ecological and environmental matters.
LIGHT
Covering our spiritual and theological journey.
LEGACY
Covering family and longevity interests.
Our Founders
Gary Grant
Co-Founder and Facilitator
Gary is a social entrepreneur who brings over four decades of cross-cultural training and spiritual wisdom to the collective. Gary and his wife, Debbie, have led several spiritual communities across their lifetime and currently care for animals, land, and guests on their homestay farm in regional Victoria. Gary and Debbie have 2 adult boys and a handful of grandkids. He is the author of three books, including the latest, ‘Building the church as a family‘.
David Tensen
Co-Founder and Facilitator
David brings three decades of community and pastoral experience to the academy. He currently works in aged care chaplaincy and is completing a PhD focusing on adult learning. David is the author of 8 books including The Wrestle, a best selling and widley recited poetry collection. David lives with his wife and 3 children on the Sunshine Coast, Australia.
Visit David’s Blog
Why Participate?
Collective Wisdom Academy is an innovative learning community founded by a diverse group of professionals including former pastoral leaders, therapists, chaplains, social entrepreneurs, artists, business consultants, and educators. The Academy brings together these varied perspectives within a spiritually inclusive framework that embraces universalist and trinitarian traditions, whilst remaining open to diverse spiritual explorations without requiring adherence to specific doctrinal beliefs.
Learning Ethos
At its core, the Academy operates through adult learning principles, positioning itself as a collaborative learning environment rather than a traditional educational or religious institution. In other words, our gatherings are more ‘Guide on the Side’, and less ‘Sage on the Stage.’
Learning is facilitated by experienced guides who bring at least five years of professional expertise in their fields, creating spaces where knowledge is co-created through shared experience and reflection. The Academy’s distinctive approach integrates therapeutic practices, business wisdom, artistic expression, and spiritual insight, all delivered through a flexible learning model that honours participants’ life experiences and supports their personal and professional growth. Through this approach, participants engage in transformative learning experiences that bridge practical application with spiritual exploration in a contemporary context.