Find a Christian Gap Year Program
The list below reflects CGYA member programs that meet or exceed the foundational eligibility requirements and have completed our comprehensive evaluation process.
All program information listed below is updated periodically, but is subject to change.
Please visit the program website for current information, costs, and contacts.
The Firs Discipleship Program
The Firs // Bellingham, WA
The Firs Discipleship Program, in partnership with our flagship ministries, offers young adults aged 18-24 the opportunity to develop a radically rooted faith built on the truths found in Scripture.
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Delta Leadership Residency
Camp Carl // Ravenna, OH
We are a 12-month leadership development adventure for adults ages 18-24. You will receive next-level academics with real-world training to help you become a lifelong learner. Our program is designed to prepare you for what lies ahead.
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Leadership in Disabilities (LID)
Arrowhead Bible Camp // Brackney, PA
Live and serve at camp in a community created for you to know God more, understand how He has designed you, and how to move forward in life. The LID program is an intensive experience-based program that invites young adults to live and serve onsite at Arrowhead Bible Camp year-round. During their time in the program, LID staff develop a 1 to 3 year life plan. Using our Shepherds Camp programming and through intensive discipleship, leadership training, and personal & professional development.
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Missions & Discipleship Year
Touch The World // Kunkletown, PA
Touch the World’s Missions & Discipleship Year Program is a unique alternative school-year for students to explore identity, belonging, and purpose while earning college credit.
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Missions & Discipleship Year
Touch The World // Kunkletown, PA
Touch the World’s Missions & Discipleship Year Program is a unique alternative school-year for students to explore identity, belonging, and purpose while earning college credit.
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Renew Gap Year
Spruce Lake Retreat // Canadensis, PA
Dive deeper into your faith with nine months of learning and three months of hands-on ministry! Students will each have a unique placement within a church or ministry in our community. Twice per month they will serve and meet with a leader of this ministry. This will provide another way of shaping students and a practical place to apply their skills. Not only will this allow for another mentor to invest and speak into their lives.
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Waypoint Gap Year
Harvey Cedars Bible Conference // Cedars, NJ
Waypoint is a year-long enrichment program for young adults ages 17-22. Participants study God’s word and serve in various areas of the conference.
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Ascent Gap Year
Grace Adventures // Silver Lake, MI
The Ascent Gap Year Internship provides High School graduates with a short-term, full-time, ministry experience. Students are equipped both personally and professionally in character based servant leadership.
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