Who We Are

The Awaken Project Gap Year Program

…is an eight month (beginning of September to end of April) discipleship focused gap year program that invites young adults between the ages of 18 and 25 to live together in intentional community and center their lives around the daily study of Scripture, corporate prayer, consistent service, cross country travel, and infectious joy.

Objectives of the Gap Year Program

Our gap year program seeks to give students the following throughout the duration of the program:

  • A practical skill set for inductive Bible study in both individual and communal contexts.

  • Grounded friendships and social skills that are developed through living in residential community.

  • Consistent and intentional mentoring throughout the entire year.

  • Experience traveling with a ministry team.

  • Leadership development through individual and communal service projects.

Our Mission Statement

Be Awakened. Be Disciples. Be Jesus. (1 Corinthians 12:27; Ephesians 5:13-14)

 

Our Vision Statement

We disciple Christ followers to live intentionally in faith, relationship, and purpose, commissioning them to live out the Gospel that knows no earthly bounds. (Luke 9:1-6; Col. 2:6-7; Isaiah 60)

Who we think should consider our gap year program:

  • High school seniors who want to do something different before college.

  • College students who need a break from the rigors of undergrad.

  • College graduates who felt like they missed out on opportunities (i.e. study abroad, intentional Christian community) while in school.

  • Anyone looking to invest in community, get away from the beaten path, and do so in the name of Jesus.

  • Young adults looking to travel in a Christian context that is also very affordable.

  • Christ followers who desire to connect and partner with other young leaders in ministry.

  • Anyone who is interested in ministry and does not know where/how to become involved with ministry.