Christian Gap Year Program Archives

Your Interns Want College Credit? Don’t Panic… Here’s What You Need.

August 10, 2023May 10, 2023

group of three ministry interns celebrating

You are missing out if your church residency or ministry internship program offers resume-quality experience employers are looking for but does not offer college credit or degree pathways. And your students are missing out, as well.

Stop Competing with the Big Schools with Your Own Residency or Gap Year Program

August 10, 2023May 1, 2023

The Church needs a new generation of leaders trained for the needs of today and tomorrow. Bible schools, Christian universities, and seminaries have long been the go-to destinations for future Christian leaders. But many local churches and ministries have begun reclaiming their unique role in the leadership training process. Traditional schools still provide a helpful service to the church, but your ministry can fill a gap that schools were never designed to meet. Different Roles in the Same Process For someone to become a fully realized leader, they need a lot more than can be found in a classroom. To … Read more

You Don’t Need to Choose Between Hands-On Training and Academic Credit

August 10, 2023April 27, 2023

Ministry residents in academic credit program overlooking cityscape

Your ministry lives in the real world, with real people in real communities.
With the right training program, you don’t need to choose between giving your Church residency or gap year students hands-on training and academic credit. They can have both.

Why You Don’t Need to Start a School to Offer an Accredited Gap Year Program

August 10, 2023April 13, 2023

Students earn academic credit through schools. So what does that mean for your internship, residency, or gap-year program? Do you need to start a school for your graduates to get credit? Here’s why you will need a school to offer an accredited gap year program, but you don’t need to worry about starting your own. The Truth about “Credit” Let’s first understand what we even mean by “credit.” Giving someone credit for completing a particular course or program means you are establishing a value system for that work that others will recognize. For example, your church might require prospective members … Read more

How to Choose the Right Christian Gap Year Program

September 11, 2023February 11, 2023

Choosing the right Christian gap year program can be overwhelming.

It can be overwhelming to choose the right Christian gap year program. In this article, we will discuss the important factors to consider when making this decision and offer some tips on how to prepare for and make the most of your Christian gap year.