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Program Description

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 – it also provides more insight into the type of job that students may desire after the program’s completion.

A ten-day international trip to Costa Rica through “VidaNet” is anticipated to be a key part of the program as students are given the opportunity to engage with another culture. All costs will be covered by the tuition fee. This trip consists of three days of training at the disciple base, five days of service, and concludes with an adventure day.

Each month, students will participate in two local “adventure days” with the goal of building and uniting them as a team. Trips will include activities like rock climbing, mountain biking, canoeing, escape rooms, apple picking, and more.

Students will be provided bunk-style sleeping accommodations at Pinebrook campus and should expect to have a roommate. All meals will be provided in the dining area. A communal lounge space will be available as a mixed gender “hangout” space. Separate sleeping facilities will be provided for each gender.

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